Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-22
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
In many parts of the world girls and boys are educated together in co-educational or mixed schools. Some people think that girls and boys benefit from being educated separately in single-sex schools. To what extent do you agree with this view?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience. Write at least 250 words.
Student answer (Band 5.0)
It is undeniable that education plays an important role for children . In this regard many people think that girls and boys are educated in co-educational or mixed school . While some people think that girls and boys benefit from being educated separately in single sex schools . I agree to a large extent with first point of view due to many reasons which will outline in forthcoming fragment with logical conclusion .
To commence with , there are several points for girls and boys educated in same school . Firstly it helps to solve real time problems . To explain it that children learn different skills about how to behave with each other .Secondly provide equality . To clarify it that children educated in same schools they helps to provide equality between boys and girls . Moreover it help to improve social skills . To explain it that boys and girls learn different social skills .
However there are few drawbacks for educated boys and girls in co-educational school . First and foremost are
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 175 words. This significantly impacts the development of the argument. While the student attempts to address the prompt, the essay is incomplete, ending abruptly in the middle of a sentence. The position is stated, but the arguments are repetitive and lack the necessary depth, examples, or logical extension required for a higher band score. The failure to complete the task prevents a full discussion of the topic.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay uses basic cohesive devices like 'To commence with', 'Firstly', and 'Moreover', but these are often used mechanically. Paragraphing is attempted, but the final paragraph is incomplete, which disrupts the logical flow. The progression of ideas is hindered by the lack of development and the abrupt ending. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and the overall structure is fragmented due to the unfinished nature of the writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. Phrases such as 'it helps to' and 'to explain it that' are used repeatedly, indicating a lack of lexical variety. There are some errors in word choice, such as 'forthcoming fragment' instead of 'forthcoming paragraphs'. The range is insufficient to express complex ideas effectively, and the student relies on very simple, functional language throughout the text.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('children educated in same schools they helps') and sentence structure. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the punctuation is often misused, particularly with spaces before commas. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors and the limited range of structures significantly restrict the quality of the writing.
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