Criteria+of+the+exam

Criteria of the exam //__ Language B grade descriptors 2007 (HL) __//

Demonstrates understanding of most of the subtleties in speech and writing. Communicates with sophistication, with very few errors and using a range of advanced language.
 * Grade 7 ** Excellent performance

Demonstrates understanding of some of the subtleties in speech and writing. Communicates with ease and fluency, with few errors and using some advanced language.
 * Grade 6 ** Very good performance

Demonstrates competent understanding of all essential meaning in speech and writing. Consistently communicates coherently, with some errors and some range.
 * Grade 5 ** Good performance

Demonstrates competent understanding of basic meaning in speech and writing. Generally communicates coherently but with regular errors and little range.
 * Grade 4 ** Satisfactory performance

Demonstrates some understanding of speech and writing. Communicates effectively at times.
 * Grade 3 ** Mediocre performance

Demonstrates limited understanding of speech and writing. Shows limited ability to communicate.
 * Grade 2 ** Poor performance

Demonstrates very limited understanding of speech and writing. Shows very limited ability to communicate.
 * Grade 1 ** Very poor performance