Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-07-24
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
Some people believe that children learn better when they are placed in classes with children of similar academic abilities. Others believe that children learn better when they are in classes with children representing a diverse range of academic abilities.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion
Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 5.5)
today i would like to told about Some people believe that children learn better when they are placed in classes with children of similar academic abilities. Others believe that children learn better when they are in classes with children representing a diverse range of academic abilities.
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AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response is significantly under the 250-word minimum requirement, which severely limits the development of ideas. While the prompt asks to discuss both views and provide an opinion, the response is incomplete and cuts off mid-sentence. The ideas presented are very basic and lack the necessary extension, examples, or logical progression required for a higher band. Because the response is less than 100 words and fails to address the task requirements in any meaningful depth, it cannot be awarded a score higher than 4.0.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The text lacks paragraphing and clear logical structure. There is no introduction, body, or conclusion, and the flow of ideas is interrupted by the abrupt ending. Cohesive devices are almost entirely absent, making the text difficult to follow. The lack of sentence boundaries and proper punctuation further hinders the coherence of the writing. To improve, you must organize your thoughts into distinct paragraphs and use linking words to connect your arguments logically.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is very basic and repetitive. There are numerous spelling errors, such as 'pepoles' for 'people', 'diffrent' for 'different', 'acedmic' for 'academic', and 'knowladge' for 'knowledge'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to express complex ideas, and the word choice is often inaccurate or informal. To reach a higher band, you need to expand your range of vocabulary and focus on accurate spelling and appropriate word choice for an academic context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. There are significant issues with verb tense ('would like to told'), sentence structure, and basic punctuation. The text consists of run-on sentences with no clear capitalization or full stops. The range of grammatical structures is extremely limited, and the errors are pervasive throughout the short text. You should focus on mastering basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and correct punctuation before attempting more complex structures.
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