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ULBS BI Scoring Criteria
ULBS BI Scoring Criteria
Marks are awarded on a scale of 1 - 6 for each construct. Thus, the maximum score obtainable is 30 while the
minimum is 5 for each assessment. The assessors are required to use the following bands and criteria for
assessment.
Excellent 6
Good 45
Satisfactory 3
Weak 2
Very Weak 1
Excellent 1 Speak / converse on a topic Excellent ability to speak / converse / hold a discussion on
6 effectively (with appropriate a topic effectively
response) Relevant and appropriate responses given (for Models 2,
3, 4)
4 Speak the language using a Excellent use of language in terms of extensive vocabulary
wide range of appropriate Interesting expressions used appropriately and effectively
vocabulary within context
5 Speak using correct grammar Excellent sentence structure and grammatically correct
sentences to convey intended meaning effectively
Good 1 Speak / converse on a topic Good ability to speak / converse / hold a discussion on a
4-5 effectively (with appropriate topic effectively
response) Mostly relevant and appropriate responses given (for
Models 2, 3, 4)
4 Speak the language using a Good use of language in terms of extensive vocabulary
wide range of appropriate Interesting expressions used appropriately
vocabulary within context
5 Speak using correct grammar Good sentence structure and grammatically correct
sentences to convey intended meaning
Satisfactory 1 Speak / converse on a topic Satisfactory ability to speak / converse / hold a discussion
3 effectively (with appropriate on a topic
response) Some relevant and appropriate responses given (for
Models 2, 3, 4)
5 Speak using correct grammar Satisfactory sentence structure with some grammatical
errors but meaning is fairly clear
Weak 1 Speak / converse on a topic Limited ability to speak / converse / hold a discussion on a
2 effectively (with appropriate topic
response) Very few relevant and appropriate responses given (for
Models 2, 3, 4)
2 Speak fluently using correct Fluency is interrupted by consistent halting and long
and acceptable pronunciation pauses
Frequent errors in pronunciation, intonation and word
stress
5 Speak using correct grammar Poor sentence structure with consistent grammatical errors
which disrupt meaning
Very Weak 1 Speak / converse on a topic Little ability to speak / converse / hold a discussion on a
1 effectively (with appropriate topic
response) Hardly any response