Band Scored | Description |
5 | Demonstrates full competence in writing The writing addresses the topic and task well; is clear and very well organized; demonstrates effective control of a range of vocabulary and sentence structures. Errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation rarely occur. |
4 | Demonstrates fair competence in writing The writing adequately addresses the topic and task; is generally clear and well organized; demonstrates sufficient control of vocabulary and sentence structures despite some errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation, which usually do not impede comprehension. |
3 | Demonstrates limited competence in writing The writing generally addresses the topic and task, and may not be adequately developed; is generally organized; demonstrates limited control of vocabulary and sentence structures; displays errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and these sometimes impede comprehension. |
2 | Demonstrates little competence in writing The writing only partially addresses the topic and task, and is often difficult to follow; is poorly organized; demonstrates very limited control of vocabulary and sentence structures; displays frequent serious errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. |
1 | Lacks competence in writing The writing does not address the topic or task; completely lacks organization and is often incomprehensible; demonstrate little control of vocabulary and sentence structures; displays very frequent and serious errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. |
0 | No answer/Non-rateable |