IELTS MARKING SCHEME:
Overall Band score is calculated as:
SUM
AVERAGE = --------------
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SUM = listening+ reading + writing + speaking
EX: L – 6.5 R – 6.0 W - 5.5 S – 6.0
SUM = 6.5+6+5.5+6.5 AVERAGE = 6.125 Overall band score = 6.0
1. If AVERAGE is 6.5 Overall band score is → 6.5
2. If AVERAGE is 6.375 Overall band score is → 6.5
3. If AVERAGE is 6.25 Overall band score is → 6.5
4. If AVERAGE is 6.125 Overall band score is → 6.0
5. If AVERAGE is 6 Overall band score is → 6.0
6. If AVERAGE is 5.875 Overall band score is → 6.0
7. If AVERAGE is 5.75 Overall band score is → 6.0
8. If AVERAGE is 5.625 Overall band score is → 5.5
Good IELTS Band