Criterion A: Language Criterion C: Conceptual understanding

Criterion B: Message
How successfully does the candidate command written language? (10 To what extent does the candidate demonstrate conceptual
To what extent does the candidate fulfil the task? (10 points)
points) understanding? (5 points)
The work does not reach a standard described by the
descriptors below. The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below. The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.
0

0
Conceptual understanding is limited.
Command of the language is limited. The choice of text type is generally inappropriate to the context, purpose
The task is partially fulfilled.
Vocabulary is sometimes appropriate to the task. or audience.
Some ideas are relevant. Ideas are stated, but with no development. Ideas are
2-1

2-1
Basic grammatical structures are used. The register and tone are inappropriate to the context, purpose and

1
not clearly presented and do not follow a logical structure, making the message
Language contains errors in basic structures. Abundant repetition and audience of the task.
difficult to determine.
inaccuracies interfere with meaning. The response incorporates limited recognizable conventions of the
chosen text type.
Command of the language is partially effective. Conceptual understanding is mostly demonstrated.
Vocabulary is generally appropriate to the task, and varied. The task is generally fulfilled. The choice of text type is generally appropriate to the context, purpose
Some basic grammatical structures are used, with some attempts to Most ideas are relevant to the task. Some ideas are developed with some detail and audience.
6-4

6-4

use more complex structures.
Language is generally accurate for basic structures, but errors occur in
more complex
structures. Errors at times interfere with communication.
3-2
and examples. Ideas are generally clearly presented and the response is The register and tone, while occasionally appropriate to the context,
generally structured in a logical manner, leading to a mostly successful delivery purpose and
of the message. audience of the task, fluctuate throughout the response.
The response incorporates some conventions of the chosen text type.

Command of the language is effective and mostly accurate. The task is fulfilled. Conceptual understanding is fully demonstrated.
Vocabulary is appropriate to the task, and varied. Ideas are relevant to the task. The choice of text type is appropriate to the context, purpose and
10 – 8

10 – 8
A variety of basic and more complex grammatical structures is used Ideas are developed well, providing details and relevant examples. audience.

5-4
effectively. Ideas are clearly presented and the response is structured in a logical manner, The register and tone are appropriate to the context, purpose and
Language is mostly accurate. Occasional errors do not interfere with supporting audience of the task.
communication. the delivery of the message. The response fully incorporates the conventions of the chosen text type.

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