The four criteria that decide your band.
Every IELTS Writing response is scored on four equally weighted criteria. Your overall Writing band is the average, rounded to the nearest half band.
TR
Task Response
How completely you answer every part of the prompt with a clear position, relevant ideas, and appropriate development.
CC
Coherence & Cohesion
The logical progression of ideas across paragraphs, and precise use of linking devices without over-signalling.
LR
Lexical Resource
Range, accuracy, and appropriacy of vocabulary — including collocation, register, and less common items.
GRA
Grammatical Range & Accuracy
The variety of sentence structures you use and the accuracy of grammar and punctuation across the essay.