Academic Discussion — scored sample answer
Online Learning
4.0/5 on the ETS 0-5 rater rubric
The response effectively argues for traditional learning with specific examples, demonstrating good engagement with classmates' ideas. However, minor grammatical errors and a lack of deeper elaboration on examples prevent it from reaching a higher score.
Reach120 practice band estimate — not an official ETS score How we estimate
24 / 30
legacy comparison · pre-2026 scale
Content
4/5Breakdown
Working well
- Use of personal example — “For example, when I studied in Germany for my master’s degree, our teacher regularly asked each student to share feedback and speak in front of the class.”
To improve
- Limited elaboration on examples Try: Expand on how this interaction specifically benefited your learning or understanding of the subject.
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