Full Fit Marksheet

Fluent throughout; repetition or self-correction only very occasional Hesitation only prepares the content of the next utterance — never searches for words or grammar Speech fits the situation; cohesive features fully acceptable Topic development fully coherent and appropriately extended

Fluent; repetition or self-correction only very occasional Topic development coherent, appropriate and relevant

Hesitation may occasionally search for words or grammar, provided most of it is content-related

Keeps going and readily produces long turns without noticeable effort Flexible use of discourse markers, connectives and cohesive features Coherence is not affected by whatever hesitation occurs

Some hesitation, repetition or self-correction, often mid-sentence, showing difficulty reaching the right language

Keeps going and is willing to produce long turns Uses a range of discourse markers, connectives and cohesive features

Those markers are not always used appropriately

Coherence may be lost at times through hesitation, repetition or self-correction

Usually keeps going, but leans on repetition, self-correction or slow speech to do it Hesitations cluster around mid-sentence searches for fairly basic words and grammar Overuses certain discourse markers, connectives and cohesive features More complex speech usually breaks fluency; simpler language can still run fluently

Cannot keep going without noticeable pauses Speech may be slow, with frequent repetition; self-corrects often Links simple sentences, but connectives repeat; coherence breaks down at points

Total flexibility and precise use in every context Accurate, idiomatic language sustained throughout

Wide resource, used readily and flexibly on any topic, conveying precise meaning Skilful use of less common and idiomatic items Paraphrases effectively whenever needed

Occasional inaccuracy in word choice and collocation

Resource used flexibly across a variety of topics Some ability with less common and idiomatic items Awareness of style and collocation is visible Paraphrases effectively whenever needed

Inappropriate choices still occur

Resource sufficient to discuss topics at length Generally paraphrases successfully

Vocabulary may be used inappropriately, but the meaning still comes through

Resource sufficient for familiar and unfamiliar topics, but flexibility is limited Attempts paraphrase, with mixed success

Resource sufficient for familiar topics; only basic meaning on unfamiliar ones Frequent inappropriacies and word-choice errors Rarely attempts paraphrase

Structures precise and accurate at all times

Slips of the kind native speakers make

Wide range of structures, used flexibly Most sentences are error-free

Occasional inappropriacies and non-systematic errors; a few basic errors may persist

A range of structures used flexibly Error-free sentences are frequent Both simple and complex sentences do their job despite some errors

A few basic errors persist

Produces a mix of short and complex sentence forms and a variety of structures

Flexibility is limited

Errors occur frequently in complex structures but rarely impede communication

Basic sentence forms fairly well controlled for accuracy Complex structures are attempted but limited in range, nearly always contain errors, and may force reformulation

Produces basic sentence forms; some short utterances are error-free Subordinate clauses are rare; turns are short, structures repetitive, errors frequent

Full range of phonological features conveying precise or subtle meaning Connected-speech features used flexibly throughout Effortlessly understood throughout Accent has no effect on intelligibility

Wide range of phonological features conveying precise or subtle meaning Sustains appropriate rhythm; stress and intonation used flexibly across long utterances Easily understood throughout

Occasional lapses; accent has minimal effect on intelligibility

Uses a range of phonological features Chunking is generally appropriate Some effective use of intonation and stress Generally understood throughout without much effort

Control is variable; rhythm may suffer from missing stress-timing or a rapid rate; the odd mispronounced word causes only occasional unclarity

Uses some acceptable phonological features, but the range is limited Some acceptable chunking, with frequent lapses in overall rhythm Attempts intonation and stress, with limited control Words or phonemes frequently mispronounced, causing loss of clarity Understanding takes some effort; patches cannot be understood

All requirements of the task fully and appropriately satisfied

Extremely rare lapses in content

Covers all requirements appropriately, relevantly and sufficiently AC: key features skilfully selected, clearly presented, highlighted and illustrated GT: all bullet points clearly presented and appropriately illustrated or extended

Occasional omissions or lapses in content

Covers the requirements of the task; format is appropriate Content relevant and accurate AC: selected key features covered and clearly highlighted; clear overview, data appropriately categorised, main trends or differences identified GT: all bullet points covered and clearly highlighted; clear purpose; tone consistent and appropriate

A few omissions or lapses; illustration or extension could be fuller or better chosen; any lapses minimal

Focuses on the requirements of the task; appropriate format used AC: selected key features covered and adequately highlighted; overview attempted; information supported with figures or data GT: all bullet points covered and adequately highlighted; purpose generally clear

Minor inconsistencies in tone; some irrelevant, inappropriate or inaccurate detail; some detail missing or excessive; more extension or illustration may be needed

Generally addresses the requirements of the task AC: selected key features not adequately covered; detail recounted mechanically GT: all bullet points present but one or more not adequately covered; purpose unclear at times; tone variable and sometimes inappropriate Tends to focus on detail without the bigger picture; irrelevant or inaccurate material in key areas detracts; limited detail when extending or illustrating Limiter AC: no data given to support the description

Format may be inappropriate in places

An attempt to address the task AC: few key features selected GT: purpose of the letter not clearly explained, and possibly confused Limiter GT: not all bullet points presented Limiter Tone inappropriate Limiter Format inappropriate

The message can be followed effortlessly Paragraphing skilfully managed

Cohesion very rarely attracts attention; any lapses minimal

The message can be followed with ease Information and ideas logically sequenced; cohesion well managed Paragraphing used sufficiently and appropriately

Occasional lapses in coherence or cohesion

Information and ideas logically organised, with clear progression throughout A range of cohesive devices, including reference and substitution, used flexibly

A few lapses; some inaccuracy or some over- or under-use of cohesive devices

Information and ideas generally arranged coherently, with clear overall progression Cohesive devices used to some good effect

Cohesion within or between sentences may be faulty or mechanical through misuse, overuse or omission; reference and substitution may lack flexibility or clarity, causing some repetition or error

Organisation is evident but not wholly logical; overall progression may be missing A sense of underlying coherence remains Relationship of ideas can be followed, but sentences are not fluently linked

Limited or overused cohesive devices with some inaccuracy; repetitive writing from inadequate or inaccurate reference and substitution

Information and ideas evident but not arranged coherently; no clear progression Relationships between ideas unclear or inadequately marked Some basic cohesive devices, used inaccurately or repetitively Substitution and referencing inaccurate or absent

Full flexibility and precise use widely evident Wide range used accurately and appropriately, with natural, sophisticated control

Minor spelling or word-formation errors extremely rare, with minimal impact

Wide resource used fluently and flexibly to convey precise meanings Skilful use of uncommon or idiomatic items where appropriate

Occasional inaccuracy in word choice and collocation; occasional spelling or word-formation errors with minimal impact

Resource sufficient to allow some flexibility and precision Some ability with less common or idiomatic items Awareness of style and collocation is evident

Inappropriacies occur; a few spelling or word-formation errors that do not reduce overall clarity

Resource generally adequate and appropriate for the task Meaning is generally clear

Range rather restricted or word choice imprecise; a risk-taker will show wider range with more inaccuracy; some spelling or word-formation errors that do not impede communication

Resource limited but minimally adequate for the task Simple vocabulary may be accurate, but the range does not permit much variation Frequent lapses in appropriacy of word choice; inflexibility shows as frequent simplification or repetition Spelling or word-formation errors noticeable, causing the reader some difficulty

Resource limited and inadequate for the task Vocabulary basic and often repeated Inappropriate word choice, word-formation or spelling errors may impede meaning Limiter Resource unrelated to the task Limiter Inappropriate use of lexical chunks — memorised phrases, formulaic language, or language lifted from the input

Wide range of structures used with full flexibility and control Punctuation and grammar appropriate throughout

Minor errors extremely rare, with minimal impact

Wide range of structures used flexibly and accurately Most sentences error-free; punctuation well managed

Occasional non-systematic errors and inappropriacies with minimal impact

A variety of complex structures used with some flexibility and accuracy Grammar and punctuation generally well controlled; error-free sentences frequent

A few grammar errors persist but do not impede communication

A mix of simple and complex sentence forms

Flexibility is limited; complex structures are less accurate than simple ones; errors in grammar and punctuation occur but rarely impede communication

Range of structures limited and rather repetitive Complex sentences are attempted but tend to be faulty; the accuracy sits on the simple sentences Grammatical errors may be frequent and cause the reader some difficulty; punctuation may be faulty

A very limited range of structures Some structures accurate, but grammatical errors frequent and may impede meaning; punctuation often faulty or inadequate Limiter Subordinate clauses rare and simple sentences predominate

The prompt is appropriately addressed and explored in depth A clear, fully developed position that directly answers the question Ideas relevant, fully extended and well supported

Lapses in content or support extremely rare

The prompt is appropriately and sufficiently addressed A clear, well-developed position in response to the question Ideas relevant, well extended and supported

Occasional omissions or lapses in content

The main parts of the prompt are appropriately addressed A clear and developed position is presented Main ideas are extended and supported

A tendency to over-generalise, or supporting material lacking focus and precision

The main parts of the prompt are addressed An appropriate format is used A position directly relevant to the prompt is presented Main ideas are relevant

Some parts covered more fully than others; conclusions unclear, unjustified or repetitive; some ideas underdeveloped or unclear; some support less relevant or inadequate

A position is expressed, though its development is not always clear Some main ideas are put forward, but limited and insufficiently developed Limiter The main parts of the prompt are incompletely addressed

Format may be inappropriate in places; irrelevant detail; some repetition

The prompt is tackled minimally, or the answer is tangential — possibly a misreading of the prompt A position is discernible, but the reader has to hunt for it Main ideas hard to identify; those that are identifiable may lack relevance, clarity or support Large parts of the response may be repetitive Limiter Format inappropriate

The message can be followed effortlessly Paragraphing skilfully managed

Cohesion very rarely attracts attention; any lapses minimal

The message can be followed with ease Information and ideas logically sequenced; cohesion well managed Paragraphing used sufficiently and appropriately

Occasional lapses in coherence and cohesion

Information and ideas logically organised, with clear progression throughout A range of cohesive devices, including reference and substitution, used flexibly Paragraphing generally supports overall coherence; sequencing within a paragraph generally logical

A few minor lapses; some inaccuracy or over- or under-use of cohesive devices

Information and ideas generally arranged coherently, with clear overall progression Cohesive devices used to some good effect

Cohesion may be faulty or mechanical through misuse, overuse or omission; reference and substitution may lack flexibility or clarity; paragraphing not always logical, or the central topic not always clear

Organisation is evident but not wholly logical; overall progression may be missing A sense of underlying coherence remains Relationship of ideas can be followed, but sentences are not fluently linked Limiter Paragraphing inadequate or missing

Limited or overused cohesive devices with some inaccuracy; repetitive writing from inadequate or inaccurate reference and substitution

Information and ideas evident but not arranged coherently; no clear progression Relationships between ideas unclear or inadequately marked Some basic cohesive devices, used inaccurately or repetitively Substitution and referencing inaccurate or absent There may be no paragraphing, or no clear main topic

Full flexibility and precise use widely evident Wide range used accurately and appropriately, with natural, sophisticated control

Minor spelling or word-formation errors extremely rare, with minimal impact

Wide resource used fluently and flexibly to convey precise meanings Skilful use of uncommon or idiomatic items where appropriate

Occasional inaccuracy in word choice and collocation; occasional spelling or word-formation errors with minimal impact

Resource sufficient to allow some flexibility and precision Some ability with less common or idiomatic items Awareness of style and collocation is evident

Inappropriacies occur; a few spelling or word-formation errors that do not reduce overall clarity

Resource generally adequate and appropriate for the task Meaning is generally clear

Range rather restricted or word choice imprecise; a risk-taker will show wider range with more inaccuracy; some spelling or word-formation errors that do not impede communication

Resource limited but minimally adequate for the task Simple vocabulary may be accurate, but the range does not permit much variation Frequent lapses in appropriacy of word choice; inflexibility shows as frequent simplification or repetition Spelling or word-formation errors noticeable, causing the reader some difficulty

Resource limited and inadequate for the task Vocabulary basic and often repeated Inappropriate word choice, word-formation or spelling errors may impede meaning Limiter Resource unrelated to the task Limiter Inappropriate use of lexical chunks — memorised phrases, formulaic language, or language lifted from the input

Wide range of structures used with full flexibility and control Punctuation and grammar appropriate throughout

Minor errors extremely rare, with minimal impact

Wide range of structures used flexibly and accurately Most sentences error-free; punctuation well managed

Occasional non-systematic errors and inappropriacies with minimal impact

A variety of complex structures used with some flexibility and accuracy Grammar and punctuation generally well controlled; error-free sentences frequent

A few grammar errors persist but do not impede communication

A mix of simple and complex sentence forms

Flexibility is limited; complex structures are less accurate than simple ones; errors in grammar and punctuation occur but rarely impede communication

Range of structures limited and rather repetitive Complex sentences are attempted but tend to be faulty; the accuracy sits on the simple sentences Grammatical errors may be frequent and cause the reader some difficulty; punctuation may be faulty

A very limited range of structures Some structures accurate, but grammatical errors frequent and may impede meaning; punctuation often faulty or inadequate Limiter Subordinate clauses rare and simple sentences predominate