ISE performance band descriptors Controlled Written component Band
Task fulfilment
Accuracy and range
A
Excellent execution of the task showing full understanding of any source material. All requirements of the task satisfied with no irrelevance. Well-organised into appropriate paragraphs with natural use of cohesive devices. Appropriate style and register for task and reader consistently realised. Very positive effect on the reader.
Wide range of the grammatical and functional language items of the level used with high level of accuracy. Vocabulary used accurately. Good level of accuracy and consistency in spelling and punctuation.
C
Satisfactory execution of the task showing partial understanding of any source material. Main points covered although some minor omissions or irrelevant details. There may be little expansion. Awareness of the need for structure but may be partially achieved. Register and style usually appropriate. Desired effect on reader mostly achieved.
Satisfactory level of accuracy of the grammatical and functional language items of the level with non-impeding errors but range may be restricted. Range of vocabulary may be limited. Spelling and punctuation are satisfactory and generally consistent but errors may affect understanding at times.
E
Unsatisfactory execution of the task showing little understanding of any source material. Task not addressed or has serious omissions or over use of source material. Lack of organisation may cause the reader extreme difficulties. No sign of awareness of appropriate register and style. Negative effect on the reader.
Control of language items below the level may be evident but when attempting the language of the level, errors are frequent and highly intrusive. A highly-restricted range of grammar and vocabulary with errors even in use of language of source material. Lack of control over spelling and punctuation.