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3.5/5 on the ETS 0-5 rater rubric

The response effectively argues for the benefits of online education and includes relevant points. However, it could improve by providing more specific examples and addressing minor grammatical issues.

Reach120 practice band estimate — not an official ETS score How we estimate

22 / 30

legacy comparison · pre-2026 scale

Content

4/5

Breakdown

Clear purpose4/5
Complete response4/5
Addresses requirements4/5

Working well

  • Relevant explanations and examples — “includes relevant explanations and examples, such as classmates using internet-based platforms

To improve

  • Lack of specificity in examples Try: Include specific examples of internet-based platforms, such as Zoom or Google Classroom, to strengthen the argument.

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