Listening Assessment Criteria

Task Fulfilment

Pre-listening

preparation

(pre-reading and lexis)

While listening

note taking

comprehension

Post listening

follow up

relating lecture to other material

A*

80+%

(IELTS 7.5+

CEF C2)

Work at A* level has addressed all the criteria of an A grade and, in addition, is characterised by an outstanding level of accuracy and an original, critical perspective.

A

70-79%

(IELTS 7.0

CEF C1)

The log is complete and well presented

(1 lecture with preparation, notes, summary, questions, sources, links to other sources and vocabulary). 

Evidence of effective relevant pre -reading and prediction of topics and vocabulary that may arise.

Pertinent vocabulary identified and recorded usefully

Notes taken are accurate and demonstrate in depth understanding and critical thinking

New  or key lexical items/phrases are noted along with any contextual clues and or collocations

All questions arising from the lecture are followed up including new lexical items which are recorded in detail.

Post lecture questions are highly relevant and useful and may show links to other sources

B

60-69%

(IELTS 6.5 CEF B2/C1)

The log is complete

(1 lecture with preparation, notes, summary, questions, sources, links to other sources and vocabulary). 

Useful choice of pre reading for preparation

Plausibly useful vocabulary identified and recorded

Notes are generally accurate with most main ideas and supporting evidence included. 

Understanding is very good.

An appropriate number of relevant lexical items have been noted.

Questions and new lexis arising from the lecture are followed up sufficiently

Lexis is selected and recorded effectively

Post lecture questions are relevant and useful.

C

50-59%

(IELTS 6.0 CEF B2)

The log is generally complete (1 lecture with preparation, notes, summary, questions, sources, links to other sources and vocabulary). 

Adequate selection of pre reading text for ideas

Lexis selected is mostly useful.

Notes identify most key ideas and some supporting information.

Understanding is generally good.

 A generally appropriate number of mostly relevant lexical items have been noted.

Evidence of following up ideas and lexis arising from lecture to check understanding

Lexis recorded with  reasonably sufficient detail

 for future use

Some relevant post lecture questions. 

D

40-49%

(IELTS 5.5 CEF B2)

The log is generally complete

(1 lecture with preparation, notes, summary, questions, sources, links to other sources and vocabulary), with minor aspects missing.  

Little evidence of preparation for the lecture or it is mostly irrelevant

Some lexical items noted , but not useful

Notes identify some key ideas and some supporting information.

Understanding is generally quite good, but with some misunderstanding or omissions at times.

Lexical items noted are mostly relevant but lacking in number

Little evidence of follow up on questions/lexis arising in lecture

Lexis that is recorded  may lack useful detail and or method

Post lecture questions may not be entirely relevant or useful. 

E

35-39%

IEETS 5.0 CEF B1)

The log has several sections missing.

Minimal and ineffective preparation

Notes omit some key points and many supporting ideas with limited understanding demonstrated

Few and mostly irrelevant lexical items recorded

Limited  follow up  to check understanding

Post lecture questions are not useful.

U

<35%

(IELTS 3.0-4.5

CEF A2-B1))

The log has several sections missing.

No evidence of preparation for the lecture

Notes omit key points and most supporting ideas with extremely limited understanding demonstrated.

Only very minimal information about lexical items has been recorded with inadequate method.

No or little attempt to provide post lecture questions