Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-19

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)

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.

It depends on families how they consider their kids to be not all the kids be same there are different kids with different IQ levels and they need to be trained properly in classes.

A teacher is considered to be an role model in the childrens life so it’s an important duty of an teacher to teach them equally I do agree some kids will be not that intelligent in studies but it’s the teacher who shape them in the classroom along with the other kids.

When the children are placed within the different diverse range they get to learn more from the other kids kids and they improve and learn and grow along with the other kids.

It’s very important as a parent or a teacher to take care of their kids and make them comfortable no matter what and treat them equally during their academics.

There are many advantages and disadvantages when it comes to certain things

Kids with higher level of IQ will be beneficial but with the lower ones will be suffering.

Teachers will need to give more time to the children and parents will also be getting more time to spend with the kids.

So it’s always better to support both and make children grow in healthy environment.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses the prompt but lacks the depth required for a higher band. While you mention both views, the arguments are underdeveloped and repetitive. For example, you state that children learn from each other in diverse classes, but you do not explain how or why this happens in a way that demonstrates critical thinking. The opinion is present but lacks clear justification. To improve, ensure each paragraph has a clear topic sentence and provides specific, logical reasons or examples to support your claims. The current structure is fragmented, making it difficult to follow your line of reasoning throughout the essay.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay lacks a clear structure. Paragraphs are very short, some consisting of only one or two sentences, which prevents the development of a logical flow. There is a lack of cohesive devices (such as 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'in contrast') to link ideas within and between paragraphs. The progression of ideas is disjointed, and the transition between the two viewpoints is abrupt. To improve, use clear paragraphing: one for the first view, one for the second, and one for your own opinion. Use linking words to guide the reader through your argument and ensure that each sentence logically follows the previous one.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive. You frequently use the word 'kids' and 'children' without much variation. There are also instances of awkward phrasing, such as 'it depends on families how they consider their kids to be'. The range of vocabulary is limited, and there is little attempt to use less common or more precise academic language. To improve, try to incorporate topic-specific vocabulary related to education, such as 'academic streaming', 'peer-to-peer learning', 'cognitive development', or 'inclusive environment'. Avoid informal language like 'kids' in favor of 'students' or 'pupils'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. Issues include missing articles ('an role model', 'an teacher'), subject-verb agreement ('not all the kids be same'), and run-on sentences or fragments. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing commas and periods. The sentence structures are mostly simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles. Practice combining simple sentences into complex ones using subordinating conjunctions like 'although', 'because', or 'whereas' to demonstrate a wider grammatical range.

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