4 3
Coherence 28-36 pt.
Max. 36 pt. Each argument is supported by a clear
explanation or relevant example.
The reader can immediately catch on to
a clear line of reasoning from
introduction to conclusion.
The student presents a persuasive
argument.
Grammar 19-24 pt.
Max. 24 pt. The essay contains few to no grammar
mistakes (such as minor preposition
misuse).
Vocabulary 19-24 pt.
Max 24 pt. The student uses a varied vocabulary;
they include synonyms & idioms and
use nouns and verbs with precise
meanings. They make appropriate and
frequent use of linking words.
The essay contains no (or max. three
minor) spelling errors.
The essay contains no mistranslations.
2 1
19-27 pt.
At least two arguments are
supported by a clear explanation or
relevant example.
The counter argument and
refutation are logically linked and
one of the arguments is related to
another argument.
There is a line of reasoning present,
but the essay requires a second
reading in order to discover it.
The student presents a clear and
reasonable argument.
13-18 pt.
The essay contains a few grammar
mistakes (i.e. a single mistake
regarding the use of the 3rd person
singular)
13-18 pt.
The student uses nouns and verbs
with precise meanings and is able
to adequately describe concepts in
case they don’t know the word
itself. They occasionally use linking
words.
The essay contains a few common
errors (e.g. to instead of too or
then instead of than).
The essay contains max. one
mistranslation.
10-18 pt.
At least one argument is
supported by a clear
explanation or relevant
example (the rest are either
weak or incomplete)
At least two arguments are
linked in some way.
The argument is at least
recognizable, but there is no
central idea to the essay.
7-12 pt.
The essay contains some
grammar mistakes.
(e.g. double past “did
went”or wrong use of
prepositions)
Sentences are sometimes
stunted and hard to
understand.
7-12 pt.
The student uses a limited
vocabulary (simple words
and short sentences) but
manages to express their
thoughts.
They are prone to repetition
(on word and sentence level)
and use few linking words.
The essay contains some
spelling errors (e.g. confusion
of there/their/they’re)
0-9 pt.
Arguments consist solely out
of statements and no (or
weak) explanations or
examples are given.
The essay consists out of a
series of separate
arguments; they are not
linked in any way.
The argument the student
presents is weak or unclear.
0-6 pt.
Verb tense/aspect is used
and/or constructed
incorrectly (e.g. continuous
without form of “to be”).
Student frequently uses
Dutch sentence structure or
sentences are either too
simple or stunted.
0-6 pt.
The student uses a limited
vocabulary and struggles to
form cohesive sentences.
They use no linking words or
use them incorrectly.
The essay contains quite a
few spelling errors (phonetic
spelling, easily avoidable by
dictionary use.)
The essay includes some
Students can earn 100 points in total.