
Grading systems
Here's a lesson on vocabulary related to "Grading Systems" for the IELTS band score 3.0-4.5:
I. Letter Grades:
- A: Excellent or outstanding performance. 
- B: Very good or above-average performance. 
- C: Satisfactory or average performance. 
- D: Below average performance. 
- F: Fail or insufficient performance. 
II. Numeric Grades:
- 90-100: Outstanding performance. 
- 80-89: Very good performance. 
- 70-79: Good performance. 
- 60-69: Satisfactory performance. 
- Below 60: Insufficient performance or fail. 
III. Pass/Fail:
- Pass: Achieving the minimum required level of performance. 
- Fail: Failing to meet the minimum required level of performance. 
IV. Grading Scale:
- Grading Curve: Adjusting grades based on the performance of the entire class to ensure a fair distribution. 
- Weighted Grading: Assigning different values or weights to different assignments or categories. 
- Percentage Scale: Assessing performance based on the percentage of correct answers or completed tasks. 
- Point System: Assigning points to different assignments or tasks and calculating a cumulative score. 
- Grading Rubric: A set of criteria or guidelines used to evaluate and assign grades to student work. 
V. Marking Criteria:
- Accuracy: The correctness or precision of the work. 
- Completeness: The extent to which all requirements or elements are included. 
- Organization: The structure and coherence of the work. 
- Creativity: The originality or innovative aspects of the work. 
- Critical Thinking: The depth and quality of analysis or evaluation. 
VI. Evaluation Methods:
- Objective Assessments: Assessments that have clear and definitive answers, such as multiple-choice or true/false questions. 
- Subjective Assessments: Assessments that involve subjective judgment or interpretation, such as essays or open-ended questions. 
- Continuous Assessment: Assessing students' progress and performance throughout a course or semester rather than through a single exam. 
- Self-Assessment: Students evaluating their own performance and progress. 
- Peer Assessment: Students evaluating the work of their peers. 
VII. Feedback:
- Constructive Feedback: Feedback that provides suggestions and guidance for improvement. 
- Written Feedback: Comments and suggestions provided in writing on assignments or tests. 
- Verbal Feedback: Feedback given through spoken communication, such as in-person discussions or recorded audio feedback. 
- Individual Feedback: Feedback tailored to the specific strengths and weaknesses of each student. 
- Timely Feedback: Feedback provided promptly after completing an assessment or task. 
Remember to practice using these vocabulary words in sentences and conversations to improve your understanding and fluency in English.
 
 