TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Video 1 Level 5 comments
Video 1 Level 4 comments
Video 1 Level 2 comments
Video 1 Level 1 comments
Video 2 Level 5 comments
Video 2 Level 4 comments
Video 2 Level 3 comments
Video 2 Level 2 comments
INTRODUCTION
For the 2015 samples of performance for English Language Paper 4, four videos have been provided
for teachers’ reference. In the table below is a summary of the levels assigned to candidates in each
group. Comments on the performance of the candidates are given for the first two videos only.
While the videos have been selected to illustrate the performance typical of each level, please be
reminded that the overall performance of each candidate is an aggregate of their performance in the
public examination and School Based Assessment.
Video Candidate / Level of Performance Question Paper / Version
1 Candidate A – L1 2015 – Eng Lang Paper 4 – 9.2
Candidate B – L5 Standing Desks
Candidate C – L2
Candidate D – L4
2 Candidate A – L4 2015 – Eng Lang Paper 4 - 7.3
Candidate B – L3 Student of the Year Award
Candidate C – L2
Candidate D – L5
3 Candidate A – L3 2015 – Eng Lang Paper 4 – 3.3
Candidate B – L5 The ‘Endless City’ proposal
Candidate C – L1
Candidate D – L2
4 Candidate A – L4 2015 – Eng Lang Paper 4 – 8.2
Candidate B – L1 Children should start school at six
Candidate C – L3
Candidate D – L2
1
Video 1
Level 5
Candidate B
Question Paper: 9.2 – Standing Desks
Comments
Pronunciation of words is clear and accurate
Uses a range of strategies to initiate and maintain interaction
Vocabulary is varied and appropriate, e.g. ‘exhausted’, ‘productivity’, ‘beneficial to our
students’
Ideas are relevant and developed, e.g. ‘cannot cater to all students…some have
disabilities’
2
Level 4
Candidate D
Question Paper: 9.2 – Standing Desks
Comments
Pronunciation of some words is clear and most words can be understood
Fluency is sustained with some hesitation
Some errors in language but they do not usually impede communication
Most information and ideas are relevant and developed, e.g. ‘if food is delicious, this will
attract customers’
3
Level 2
Candidate C
Question Paper: 9.2 – Standing Desks
Comments
Pronunciation of familiar words can be understood within the context
Basic expressions are used to respond to others
Uses a small range of simple vocabulary, e.g. ‘student no exercise’, ‘chair’, ‘lesson
everyday’
Some relevant simple information is expressed successfully e.g. ‘Student stand long time,
they tired’
4
Level 1
Candidate A
Question Paper: 9.2 – Standing Desks
Comments
Simple familiar words pronounced accurately
Tries to respond to prompting from other candidates
A few simple language patterns used, e.g. ‘better than concentrate on study’, ‘standing desks
taking more place’
Some brief response made, e.g. ‘feel tired’
5
Video 2
Level 5
Candidate D
Question Paper: 7.3 – Student of the Year Awards
Comments
Pronunciation of words is accurate and intonation is used to enhance communication
Fluency is sustained with only occasional hesitation
Uses a wide range of strategies to initiate and maintain interaction, e.g. ‘we have
mentioned… another point we should highlight… as we can see… and since then he
has…’
Vocabulary is varied and appropriate
Ideas are relevant and developed, e.g. how to balance the two contradictory fields of arts
and science, make a video to upload onto the webpage
6
Level 4
Candidate A
Question Paper: 7.3 – Student of the Year Awards
Comments
Pronunciation of words is mostly clear and intonation is used to enhance communication
Responds purposefully to others
Vocabulary is appropriate, e.g. ‘time management’, ‘passionate’ and language patters mostly
accurate
Most information and ideas are relevant and clearly expressed
7
Level 3
Candidate B
Question Paper: 7.3 – Student of the Year Awards
Comments
Pronunciation of most words can be understood
Responds purposefully to others
Language patterns are used accurately and appropriately, e.g. ‘find their interest and role in
life’
Ideas and information are relevant with some expansion, e.g. ‘we should ask about his
humble attitude’
8
Level 2
Candidate C
Question Paper: 7.3 – Student of the Year Awards
Comments
Pronunciation of familiar words can be understood within the context
Uses a small range of simple vocabulary and basic language patterns are used accurately in
brief exchanges, e.g. ‘I would like to know his time management’, ‘Is good for students’
future’
Some relevant simple information is expressed successfully e.g. ‘advice to other students’
