IELTS Academic Writing — Task 2 — RubricMark sample rubric

Sample prompt

Writing Task 2: Some people believe that technology in classrooms does more harm than good for student learning. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Minimum 250 words. Allow 40 minutes in exam conditions.

Rubric criteria

Task response (9 marks)

Coherence & cohesion (9 marks)

Lexical resource (9 marks)

Grammatical range & accuracy (9 marks)

IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 — four criteria (band 0–9 each)
Criterion	Max (band)	Descriptor summary
Task response	9	Addresses all parts of the prompt; clear position; ideas supported and extended; few irrelevant points.
Coherence & cohesion	9	Logical progression; paragraphs with clear central topics; cohesive devices used effectively.
Lexical resource	9	Wide range of vocabulary; precise meaning; rare errors in word choice/spelling as slips only.
Grammatical range & accuracy	9	Wide range of structures; majority error-free; minor errors rare and do not impede communication.