Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-30
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)
In recent society individuals are deem that their children understood things with they are with the their peers which has same mind sate as them. However, others believe it is depend on their studies which they are learn in schools. There are ample number of reason for this so i will explain both the views and my opinion in upcoming paragraphs.
To commence with, if children spend their time with friends which have same understands skills as they have it will helpful them to increase their learning skills and thinking power. Moreover, they are easily express their idea with them but it is limited them because they are with the same age group. For instance, children only know about the particular subjects and academic knowledge became limited as compared to others.
On the other hand, children who are with their seniors or a person who have more knowledge about as compared to them it will great thing for their future. Moreover, if they are with the person who has more skills for the particular thing they are help them to improve their skills. For example, a children who are in school but he has friendship with the person who are in college he is helping with his strategy to clear their examination.
In my opinion, children must learn better when they are have wild range of academic abilities as compared to limited with their classmates. Also, it will essential for their future to have good peers who have background and best academic knowledge.
To conclude, to have wide range academic capacity is great choice for children as well as to have same academic abilities.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses both sides of the argument and provides a clear personal opinion. However, the development of ideas is limited. For example, the argument regarding 'same academic abilities' is somewhat repetitive and lacks depth, focusing mainly on 'thinking power' without explaining the pedagogical benefits. The second body paragraph is slightly off-topic, as it discusses friendship with seniors rather than the classroom environment of diverse academic abilities. While the prompt is addressed, the ideas are not fully extended or supported with convincing evidence, leading to a somewhat superficial treatment of the topic.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. For instance, the transition 'To commence with' is followed by a paragraph that lacks logical flow. Referencing is also problematic; phrases like 'it will helpful them' and 'they are help them' create confusion regarding who the pronouns refer to. The progression of ideas is sometimes disjointed, particularly in the transition between the introduction and the body paragraphs, making the overall argument feel slightly fragmented.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary range is limited and often repetitive. The student relies on basic phrasing such as 'increase their learning skills' and 'great thing for their future'. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'individuals are deem' instead of 'individuals deem' and 'wild range' instead of 'wide range'. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the lack of precision and the presence of basic errors in word formation prevent the essay from reaching a higher band. More sophisticated vocabulary related to education and academic settings is needed.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a high frequency of grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'children understood things', 'it is depend') and sentence structure (e.g., 'if children spend their time... it will helpful them'). The use of complex sentences is attempted, but they are frequently faulty, such as 'a children who are in school but he has friendship with the person who are in college'. These errors are pervasive throughout the text, indicating a lack of control over basic grammatical structures.
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