Some instructors link qualifying scores on speeches to the overall point total to determine the final course letter grade. For example, a student must score at least 80 on the informative and persuasive speeches plus earn an overall point total of 1200 to merit an A . All instructors require the informative speech, the persuasive speech and a group presentation to qualify for a passing course grade. Oral communication skills are emphasized in this course. Therefore, all your speeches can be considered tests.
Most instructors give traditional written tests.
One instructor prefers the use of interactive activities and review games along with assigned speeches. Usually, you can expect two to four major written exams, several pop or unannounced quizzes, two or three short speeches, and three longer speeches during the term to ascertain the skills you have acquired. One instructor will assign two or three short speeches, three major presentations, several review game quizzes, a series of evaluations, and interactive activities to assess the level of your skills. Final exams may be a written test, impromptu speeches on course content topics, a requalification speech, or a final informative or persuasive speech. Some instructors exempt students from the final exam or speech if the overall body of work already merits the highest possible letter grade.