Back to SamplesAcademic Discussion — Sample
2.0/ 5
DevelopingLimited to Partial Success
The response presents a clear opinion but struggles with coherence and clarity due to grammatical errors and vague examples. More specific details and improved language accuracy are needed for a stronger argument.
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Basic
Content
2.5/5Breakdown
Clear purpose2.5/5
Complete response2.5/5
Addresses requirements2.5/5
Working well
- Acknowledgment of flexibility — “Student 1's opinion is valuable about flexibility”
- Consideration of mental health — “Mental health is also, very vulnerable among adolescent people.”
- Mention of rural environment benefits — “For rural enviroment, e-learning is opportunity to enhance knowledge”
To improve
- Lack of specific examples Try: Additionally, developing skills like teamwork and communication is challenging without in-person interactions, such as those in sports or workshops.
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