CRITERIOS DE CORRECCIÓN EXAMEN INGLÉS B1

INGLÉS B1 – SISTEMA DE PUNTUACIÓN
El examen para la acreditación de nivel B1 consta de CUATRO partes. Cada una de las partes
representa el 25% de la puntuación final.
1. 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
-
‘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 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
A band 5 signifies that all parts of the task have been successfully achieved. A wide
range of language such as vocabulary and linking expressions, have been used
fluently and with confidence. The piece is coherent showing the candidate has great
understanding of the tone and register required at this level. Errors are minimal.
A Band 4 signifies that all parts of the task have been answered. A wide range of
language such as vocabulary and linking devices has been attempted, and there is
also clear evidence of attempts at organisation in a coherent fashion. Although there
are errors, they do not hinder the reader’s understanding of the written piece, and the
candidate clearly has a good understanding of the register and tone required at this
level.
A Band 3 signifies that the candidate has attempted to answer the questions, but due
to weaknesses in language or ability, sometimes fails to answer appropriately. There
may be attempts at over-complicated language, or use of language that is far too
basic for the level required. Some errors in grammar and spelling are evident.
A Band 2 signifies that the candidate has failed to achieve the task set. The language
used may be too basic, or repetitive. Only a narrow range of vocabulary is used and
there are serious problems with grammar and spelling. There is a lack of coherence
and organisation and the candidate has either misunderstood the task, or does not
have a clear idea of the tone and register required at this level.
A Band 1 signifies that the written task has not been achieved by the candidate. There
is little evidence of relevant or coherent information as required by the task, and
possible confusion on the part of the candidate as to the point of the task. There is no
clear structure and very poor use of language such as vocabulary or linking devices.
Serious errors are found throughout the piece, and severely impede the reader’s
understanding of the document. Candidate shows an almost total lack of awareness
of the correct register, or the ability to reproduce the style required.
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.
2. Comprensión escrita/uso de lengua (25 ítems):
Primera parte: cinco preguntas, un punto cada una.
Segunda parte: cinco preguntas, un punto cada una.
Tercera parte: diez preguntas, un punto cada una.
Cuarta parte: cinco preguntas, dos puntos cada una.
3. Comprensión oral (13 ítems):
Primera parte: siete preguntas, un punto cada una.
Segunda parte: seis preguntas, un punto cada una.
4. 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 comunicativa)
‘Global Mark’ (valoración global)
La puntuación máxima es de 25 puntos. El resultado obtenido se convierte a un
porcentaje para determinar el resultado final (ver la siguiente tabla).
BAND
5
90100%
BAND
4
7589%
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.
BAND
3
6074%
BAND
2
4559%
BAND
1
3044%
BAND
0
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
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. Although there is evidence of interaction, it is either flawed or too
little.
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.