Listening and Reading

Feedback Forms

Listening sample test: Reading sample test:

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Listening & Reading Feedback Forms

About
The OET Listening and Reading Feedback Forms are designed to help teachers pinpoint learners’
errors in these sub-tests and provide targeted feedback to help your learners improve on
weaknesses. Use it when providing feedback after learners have completed a sample test.

How to use
Each sub-test is broken down into its 3 parts. You can use the Listening and Reading forms
separately or together.
When providing feedback, tick the relevant column to indicate whether the question was answered
correctly or, if not, the cause of the error and the ‘Comments’ section to provide feedback to clarify
your choice. Use this feedback form to calculate a raw score out of 42 and provide rich, detailed
feedback for your learners but not to give them an indication of a test grade or numerical score.
At the end of the form, write your recommendations and instruct the learner to complete the self-
reflection.

Digital or print versions

Digital:
 Download this PDF and save it on your computer.
 Complete the form in Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader.
 Remember to save the document regularly as you work through it. If you complete the form in a
web browser, you may lose your changes.

Print:
 You can download, print copies of the form, and fill it in manually.

Understanding OET Listening and Reading scoring

In the OET Listening and Reading sub-tests, a candidate’s performance is scored in two ways. Part
A is scored by at least two assessors using an answer key. The assessors designate an answer as
correct or incorrect based on the key. Parts B & C are computer-marked and are designated correct
or incorrect. The raw score (out of 42) undergoes analysis and conversion into a numerical grade (0-
500) and corresponding letter grade (E-A). While you cannot calculate the final score based on raw
scores, test-takers securing grade B will typically have a score of at least 30 marks.

Note: This feedback form is intended for use as a teaching tool, not for official assessment.

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Listening Test Feedback Form

Part A | Extract 1 & 2

Incorrect: *Feedback below Correct:

Reason for error: Extract 1 Comments:

Spelling Grammar Legibility Extra words Selection

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Q13 Extract 2 Comments:

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Listening Test Feedback Form
Part B
Incorrect: *Feedback below Correct:

Reason for error: Comments:

Instructions Omission Question

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Q28

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Part C
Incorrect: *Feedback below Correct:

Reason for error: Comments:

Instructions Omission Question

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KEY | Listening - Part A

 Spelling
Includes words common to both healthcare professionals and patients that would be expected to be
spelled correctly at a C1 level

 Grammar
Includes incorrect verb endings, subject-verb agreement, third person reporting (i.e. the healthcare
professional would not write ‘my’ knee but ‘his/her’ knee) that would be expected to be recorded accurately
at a C1 level

 Legibility
Includes indistinct answers e.g. lack of clarity between /r/ or /n/, /o/ or /a/, the word fades off into illegibility,
partial erasure of a previous answer interferes with clarity etc. also includes unclear answers e.g. if notes
candidates have made before listening are written above the answer line, which is the final answer?

 Extra words
Includes repetition of words from the surrounding notes or more than one answer has been provided or
unnecessary words have been included e.g. non-medical qualifiers (a bit of…, pretty much…)

 Selection
The answer is wrong perhaps because of misunderstanding of the gap/audio or because it’s a guess after
the audio has finished perhaps caused by failing to keep pace with the audio. This would be something to
discuss with the student as to which reason is most fitting*

KEY | Listening - Parts B&C

 Instructions
Includes answers that have not been selected as per the instructions e.g. more than one answer shaded,
answers ‘selected’ using a tick, cross or circle

 Omission
Skipped question which could be from loss of focus or not keeping up with the audio and missing the
answer

 Question
Includes answers that do not fit with the question e.g. information given by a different speaker to the one
included in the question or information not relating to the specific aspect covered by the question or the
answer is wrong perhaps because of misunderstanding of the question/audio or because it’s a guess after
the audio has finished perhaps caused by failing to keep pace with the audio. This would be something to
discuss with the student as to which reason is most fitting*
*Potential reasons students might choose from:
• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Preparing to listen
• Focusing on questions
• Avoiding word matching
• Keeping up with speech at natural speed

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Listening Test Feedback Form

Teacher Feedback
General comments/ Recommendations

Learner Self-Reflection
After seeing your teacher’s feedback, answer these questions:

1. What did you do well in this sample test?

2. Choose 2 areas that you need to improve. How will you work on these before your next
sample test?

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Reading Test Feedback Form

Part A | Extract 1 & 2

Incorrect: *Feedback below Correct:

Reason for error: Comments:

Spelling Grammar Legibility Extra words Selection

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q5

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Reading Test Feedback Form
Part B
Incorrect: *Feedback below Correct:

Reason for error: Comments:

Instructions Omission Question

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q5

Q6

Part C
Incorrect: *Feedback below Correct:

Reason for error: Comments:

Instructions Omission Question

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KEY | Reading - Part A
 Spelling
Any mistakes in the answer make it incorrect

 Grammar
Includes words that do not grammatically fit with the question or the student has changed the grammar
from the text to make the word or phrase fit the question

 Legibility
Includes indistinct answers e.g. lack of clarity between /r/ or /n/, /o/ or /a/, the word fades off into illegibility,
partial erasure of a previous answer interferes with clarity etc. also includes unclear answers e.g. if notes
candidates have made are written above the answer line, which is the final answer?

 Extra words
Includes repetition of words from the question or more than one answer has been provided or unnecessary
words have been included that are not required to answer the question

 Selection
The answer is wrong perhaps because of misunderstanding of the question or because it’s a guess due to
poor time management. This would be something to discuss with the student as to which reason is most
fitting*

KEY | Reading - Parts B&C

 Instructions
Includes answers that have not been selected as per the instructions e.g. more than one answer shaded,
answers ‘selected’ using a tick, cross or circle

 Omission
Skipped question which could be from poor time management or the student had an intention to return to
answer the question and forgot.

 Question
Includes answers that do not fit with the question e.g. information not relating to the specific aspect covered
by the question or answers that only partially evidence the question the answer is wrong perhaps because
of misunderstanding of the question or because it’s a guess due to poor time management. This would be
something to discuss with the student as to which reason is most fitting*
*Potential reasons students might choose from:
• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Preparing to listen
• Focusing on questions
• Avoiding word matching

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Reading Test Feedback Form

Teacher Feedback
General comments/ Recommendations

Learner Self-Reflection
After seeing your teacher’s feedback, answer these questions:

1. What did you do well in this sample test?

2. Choose 2 areas that you need to improve. How will you work on these before your next
sample test?

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