Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-06
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 5.0)
Education play an crutical role in every ones life .it help to create an image of people who getting hire education. Majority of people think that same level of kids in class are more likely to learn things in same class .Rest of them denied that ,the different level of students in same class can gain knowledge in class.Im going to discuss both sides in each paragraphs and giving my opinion at the end . There is no age limit to lean things in life.people can lean in any age depanding on their interest.first of all in class,same level of learners can learn academic same level ,it helps for teachers they can teach them same study as compare to different leveled childerns .For instance,the study research that in 2000, most schools were teaching their students in one pattern no extra on them .As a result they are learning same level of academic . Schools dont extra work on syllubus for them . on the other hand , the study in different age,skills are beneficial for the childern. it put morepositive impacts on them they can learn knowledge from their peers ,that would be more productive for their study.Moreoverthey can get chance to increase their social life ,knowledge,equality. To conclude that ,the different range of childrens can get more benefits in class as compare to same level of them . they can boost their confidence whewn they can speak in class with diverse range of ability of learners also competition on high .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses both sides of the argument and provides a personal opinion. However, the development of ideas is limited. For example, the argument regarding 'same level' learners is vague, mentioning only that it helps teachers without explaining the pedagogical benefits in depth. The second body paragraph is also underdeveloped, listing benefits like 'social life' and 'equality' without providing concrete examples or logical explanations of how these occur in a diverse classroom. The introduction is somewhat disjointed, and the conclusion is brief. To improve, you should expand on your points with specific examples and ensure your position is clearly integrated throughout the essay.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The transition between ideas is often abrupt, and the use of cohesive devices is mechanical or missing. For instance, the transition 'There is no age limit to lean things in life' is irrelevant to the prompt and disrupts the flow. Referencing is sometimes unclear, such as the use of 'they' without a clear antecedent. Paragraphing is present, but the internal structure of the paragraphs lacks a clear topic sentence followed by supporting evidence. Improving the use of linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'consequently', 'in contrast') would help the reader follow your argument more effectively.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, which restricts the ability to convey complex ideas. There are frequent spelling errors, such as 'crutical', 'lean' (instead of learn), 'depanding', 'childerns', and 'syllubus'. These errors occasionally make the text difficult to read. The range of vocabulary is basic, relying on simple terms like 'good' or 'help'. To achieve a higher score, you need to use a wider range of vocabulary, including less common lexical items and collocations, and ensure that your spelling is accurate. Focus on learning topic-specific vocabulary related to education, such as 'academic performance', 'peer-to-peer learning', and 'curriculum'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a high frequency of grammatical errors that impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement ('Education play', 'it help'), article usage ('the study research'), and sentence structure (run-on sentences and fragments). Punctuation is also problematic, with spaces missing before periods and commas. While there is an attempt to use complex sentences, they are often grammatically incorrect or poorly constructed. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence structures, ensuring correct verb tenses, and proofreading for punctuation and capitalization errors. Reducing the number of basic errors is essential before attempting more complex grammatical structures.
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