CRITERIOS DE CORRECCIÓN EXAMEN INGLÉS B2

INGLÉS B2 – SISTEMA DE PUNTUACIÓN
El examen para la acreditación de nivel B2 consta de CUATRO partes. Cada una de las partes
representa el 25% de la puntuación final.
Expresión escrita (1 ítem):
La redacción se evalúa según los siguientes criterios:
- ‘Accuracy of Language’ (precisión del uso lingüístico).
- ‘Organisation and Cohesion’ (organización y cohesión).
- ‘Range of Structure’ (variedad de las estructuras).
- ‘Target Reader’ (lector meta).
- ‘Range of Vocabulary’ (variedad léxica):
Para cada uno de estos criterios, el examinador podrá otorgar un máximo de cuatro
puntos según lo siguiente:
Excelente = 4 puntos
Bien = 3 puntos
Satisfactorio = 2 puntos
Necesita mejorar = 1 punto
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‘Content’ (contenido):
Para este criterio el examinador podrá otorgar un máximo de 4 puntos según lo
siguiente:
Desarrollo excelente del tema = 4 puntos
Buen desarrollo del tema = 3 puntos
Desarrollo adecuado del tema = 2 puntos
Desarrollo inadecuado del tema = 1 punto
-
‘Register’ (registro):
Para este criterio el examinador podrá otorgar un máximo de 3 puntos según lo
siguiente:
Apropiado y consistente = 3 puntos
Consistente pero con falta de propiedad = 2 puntos
Inapropiado = 1 punto
La puntuación máxima es de 27 puntos. El resultado obtenido se convierte a un porcentaje
para determinar el resultado final (ver la siguiente tabla).
BAND
5
90%100%
BAND 4
75%-89%
BAND 3
60%-74%
BAND 2
45%-59%
BAND 1
30%-44%
BAND 0
For a band 5 to be awarded, the overall impression on the reader must be exceptional. All
content is completely relevant and the themes are developed beyond expectations. A wide
range of language tools are employed to aid organisation and the structure is fluid. Complex
grammar and advanced vocabulary are used to full effect. Errors are minimal and have
negligible effect on the reader’s comprehension. Style and tone are absolutely appropriate to
requirements of the task, and the audience.
A Band 4 signifies that the candidate has accomplished the written task set. All aspects of
the task have been appropriately covered. Themes are well-organised and an adequate
range of language has been employed, including vocabulary and linking devices. Style and
content are, for the most part, correct; and appropriate to the register demanded in the task.
Errors are evident, but are usually made when the candidate is endeavouring to use more
advanced language or structures.
A Band 3 signifies that in general the candidate has answered the written task set. All
content aspects are covered. Themes are satisfactorily organised and an acceptable range
of language is evident, including plain vocabulary and basic linking devices. Several errors
may be present, although they do not hamper comprehension of the written piece. An effort
has been made to use suitable style, and for the most part is reasonable for the register
demanded by the task.
A Band 2 signifies that there are serious problems in the written piece. The reader may have
trouble understanding the content, due to either irrelevance of information, or the
handwriting. Linking devices are used incorrectly, and the themes included are disorganised
to a degree which hinders easy understanding of the material. Limited / repetitive vocabulary
and grammar are used; basic errors are numerous and cause difficulty to the reader. Effort
may have been made to coordinate style and register, but it is inappropriate to that
demanded by the task.
A Band 1 signifies that the candidate has not completely answered the task set, and that
overall the written piece has a very negative effect on the reader. Few, if any, linking devices
are used and the information is mainly irrelevant and thoroughly disorganised, even
incoherent. Only basic structures and vocabulary are used and the frequent, basic errors
make it difficult for the reader to understand the piece. No apparent attempt has been made
to use appropriate style, and the format is completely inappropriate.
A Band 0 signifies that the candidate has not written enough for the piece to be graded, or
that the language used is completely inapplicable to the task given. There are too many
errors for the reader to comprehend the meaning, or the candidate’s writing is illegible. The
written piece shows a complete misinterpretation of the task.
Comprensión escrita/uso de la lengua (38 ítems):
Primera parte: ocho preguntas tipo test, dos puntos cada una.
Segunda parte: doce preguntas, un punto cada una.
Tercera parte: ocho preguntas, dos puntos cada una.
Cuarta parte: diez preguntas, un punto cada una.
Comprensión oral (18 ítems):
Primera parte: ocho preguntas, un punto cada una.
Segunda parte: diez preguntas, un punto cada una.
Expresión oral:
En el examen de expresión oral, hay dos examinadores: un “interlocutor” que hace las
preguntas y controla las pautas del examen, al finalizar el examen, da la puntuación
correspondiente a ‘Global Mark’ (valoración global); el segundo examinador o “asesor”
no participa en el examen sino que escucha y evalúa las demás destrezas.
Se otorga una puntuación de 0 a 5 por las siguientes destrezas:
-
‘Grammar and Vocabulary’ (gramática y vocabulario)
‘Discourse Management’ (coherencia, cohesión y relevancia)
‘Pronunciation’ (pronunciación)
‘Interactive Communication’ (interacción comunicactiva)
‘Global Mark’ (valoración global)
La puntuación máxima es de 25 puntos. El resultado obtenido se convierte en un
porcentaje para determinar el resultado final (ver la siguiente tabla).
BAND 5
90%-100%
BAND 4
75%-89%
BAND 3
60%-74%
BAND 2
45%-59%
BAND 1
30%-44%
BAND 0
A Band 5 signifies that a candidate has fully realised the speaking task set – indeed
has exceeded the expectations of the examiner. Themes have been developed to an
exceptional extent and coherence and range are impressive in terms of fluency and
accuracy. The candidate shows great interactive skills, asking for and giving opinions
as well as employing active listening effectively. There are few - if any – errors, and
none that hinder understanding.
A Band 4 signifies that the candidate has successfully accomplished the task set. All
aspects of the task have been covered highly satisfactorily. Themes are organised in
a very coherent manner, and a wide range of language has been employed, including
vocabulary and linking devices. The candidate has also used a good, accurate, range
of grammatical structures fluently. Style and content are, for the most part, correct;
and the candidate has shown a good level of interaction in terms of asking and giving
opinions, and the ability to develop themes when necessary. Errors are evident, but
are usually made when the candidate is endeavouring to use more advanced
language or structures, and they do not hinder understanding.
A Band 3 signifies that in general the candidate has consistently tackled the speaking
task with an adequate level of English. All questions are answered correctly, and a
slightly limited ability to develop themes has been displayed. Answers are
satisfactorily organised into coherent sentences, and an acceptable range of
language is evident, including plain vocabulary and basic linking devices. The
candidate is reasonably accurate, and although several errors may be present, they
do not hamper the listener’s comprehension. The candidate is reasonably fluent,
although there may be some hesitation.
A Band 2 signifies that the candidate has not responded to the tasks set well.
Questions on particular themes are either not answered fully, or are misunderstood
and there is little, if any, development of said themes. Only a narrow range of basic
vocabulary is evident, and the grammar and expressions used are often inaccurate, or
even inappropriate. The candidate is not fluent, and hesitation - as well as the many
errors present in pronunciation and accuracy - hinder understanding. When themes
are tackled, the answers are poorly structured, even incoherent, and themes are not
developed to any degree. Any efforts at interaction fail, due to inappropriate language,
or lack of ability.
A Band 1 signifies that no part of the task has been achieved by the candidate. There
is little evidence of understanding of questions asked, or tasks set. The responses
given are irrelevant or incoherent due to possible confusion on the part of the
candidate. There is no coherence in the structure of the answers that are given, and
very poor use of language such as vocabulary or linking devices. Only very weak
range is used, often inaccurately; and serious errors are plentiful and severely impede
the listener’s comprehension of the answers. There is little or no accuracy or fluency
and pronunciation is very weak. The Candidate shows an almost total lack of
awareness of the type of answers the tasks will require and certainly no development
of themes. No interaction is evident.
A Band 0 signifies that the candidate has spoken enough to be assessed, or that the
language used is completely inappropriate to the tasks set. There are too many errors
in language, pronunciation or grammar for the examiner to comprehend any answers
given. The candidate either completely misunderstands the tasks set, or does not
have the level of comprehension to even begin to form appropriate responses.
En la hoja de evaluación existe un espacio para que el “asesor” apunte vocabulario,
expresiones o giros de interés especial, bien porque no corresponden al nivel o bien porque
superan lo exigido por este nivel. De este modo, en caso de necesitar una revisión, el
examinador se acordará con más claridad del examen realizado. Por otra parte, todos los
exámenes de expresión oral se graban con permiso por escrito del candidato.