TOEFL iBT4, in-class assignment
If you are eager with the thought that having a class in the computer lab means you will have more time for playing and less time for studying, then you are right, especially when I am the person in charge. In a couple of minutes you will have to play extensively on the computer and the internet to gather facts and answers my questions. But before doing that, first we will revise today's aims at studying. After reading the questions, you will see a detailed instruction and then how your paper will be evaluated.
Are you ready? Let's see what we can achieve after this TOEFL iBT class.
The aims of this assignment
- Make you aware of the differences between TOEFL iBT and the previous form of TOEFL
- Further practice on the basic but decisive step in taking the listening section
- Guide you to take on a habit that is potentially beneficial to iBT test taker
When you understand all the points above, move on to the next section. If you have a question, ask me now.
The tasks
- Find information and discuss the differences between 2 TOEFL forms
- Listen to a designated exercise, take notes and compose a summary
- Write a report on what your group have found and submit
Further instructions can be found in the next section
Process
Stage 1: WARM UP and FORM GROUPS
[5 minutes]Stage 2: GATHER INFORMATION
[15 minutes]- http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/TOEFL/pdf/TOEFL_at_a_Glance.pdf
- http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/TOEFL/pdf/TOEFL_Tips.pdf
Stage 3: LISTEN FOR THE SUMMARY
[10 minutes]- Listen to the assigned exercises, which will be written on the board, for ONE time, note down the main ideas
- Discuss and write up a summary in 5 sentences for each exercises
Stage 4: WRITE REPORT
[10 minutes]
- Make groups of 2 or 3 students.
- Vote a group leader to time the stages and assign the questions.
- Discuss then answer the following question. Make sure you take notes of all the ideas in the discussion:
In what aspects does the TOEFL iBT, listening section differ from that of the traditional form of TOEFL?
Browsing these resources to look for your answers:
Compile all the answers into a report and submit it by using the 'Comment' function at the bottom of this blog. Remember to type your names in 'Your name', copy and paste your report into 'Comment', and type the security code in the box 'Security code'.
Evaluation
| Unacceptable | Acceptable | Exemplary |
|---|---|---|---|
Participation | Did not engage in individual or group work. Made no contribution to the group project | Complete each individual task that lead to the completion of the group project. Participate in the group discussion. | Complete individual tasks and actively participate in the team project. Help coordinate among team members to complete the group team. |
Time | Did not complete the assigned tasks on time. Significantly slower than other group. | Take only slightly longer than assigned time. | Finish the tasks on time. |
Quality of the written report. | Did not use the sources. Most of the concepts are not accurate. | Use the resources and most concepts are accurate. | Use and cite the resources. All the concepts are accurate. |
Conclusion
- Peer correction and feedback
- Teacher's feedback
Good luck, and success!
