A Review of Speaking Component in SPM and Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to present a comparative study of two major oral tests that are being conducted in Malaysia which are the SPM Oral Test and the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Speaking Test. The focus is on the procedures and main features of these oral tests while the aim of this paper is to discuss the extent to which these tests can be regarded as suitable and valid instruments for the assessment of students' oral performance and the examiners'perceptionsof the SPM Oral Test and MUET Speaking Test. The comparison and interviewees' responses show that SPM Oral Test needs to be reviewed and reassessed on its procedures and validity.