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Directed Response Conversation
Overview
This task tests the ability to engage in spoken conversation. It comprises a statement identifying an interlocutor and conversation topic, a practice question, and five scored questions. The student is allotted 20 seconds to speak at each turn in the conversation. Each of the five responses receives a holistic score based on the criteria outlined in the task directions; all five scores count equally in calculating the total score.

Results
In reviewing the student responses for this task, the Development Committee found that the English directions were worded clearly, as students completed the exercise as expected. The responses to the task represented a wide range of performance. Committee members found that some responses were very hesitant or did not address the question asked. Using this information, the committee made recommendations that College Board consultants conducting professional development events discuss ways for teachers to help students develop interpersonal communication and other strategies to respond successfully to this task.

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