Grade Descriptors

Task Performance Assessment

5

Demonstrates excellent understanding and appreciation of the content in regard to the question or task; responses that may be convincing, detailed, independent in analysis, synthesis and evaluation; highly developed levels of expression, both orally and in writing; very good degree of accuracy and clarity; very good awareness of context and appreciation of the effect on the audience/reader; very effective structure with relevant textual detail to support a critical engagement with the content of the sources. Excellent understanding of the multicultural devices and the differences and similarity across the countries specifics.

4

Demonstrates very good understanding of the content in regard to the question or task; responses that are, mainly, convincing, as well as detailed and independent to some degree, in analysis, synthesis and evaluation; well-developed levels of expression, both orally and in writing; good degree of accuracy and clarity; good awareness of context. High awareness of the multicultural devices and the differences and similarity across the country specific.

3

Demonstrates good understanding of the content in regard to the question or task; responses that offer generally considered and valid analysis, synthesis and / or evaluation; good levels of expression, both orally and in writing; adequate degree of accuracy and clarity; awareness of context and awareness in the usage of the sources. Good understanding of the multicultural devices and independent comparison of the sources.

2

Demonstrates some knowledge and some understanding of the question or task; responses that are only sometimes valid and / or appropriately detailed; some appropriate powers of expression, both orally and in writing; lapses in accuracy and clarity; limited awareness in the usage of the sources. Some development of multicultural awareness and ability to compare the sources.

1

Demonstrates superficial knowledge and understanding of the question or task; responses that are of generally limited validity; limited powers of expression, both orally and in writing; significant lapses in accuracy and clarity; little awareness in the usage of the sources. Limited development multicultural awareness.