Vocabulary 0 1-2 2-3 3-4

Performance Responds only at Generally Generally responds

does not satisfy single word level, responds at word at word or phrase
the Band 1 or does not level but may also level but may also
descriptor. respond. produce phrases. producesome longer
utterances.

Pronunciation 0 1-2 2-3 3-4

Performance Attempts to produce Sometimes - Generally
does not satisfy the sounds of the intelligible. intelligible, although
the Band 1 language but is somesounds may be
descriptor. often difficult to unclear.
. understand. - Has limited control
of word stress.

Interaction 0 0.5 – 1 1 – 1.5 1.5 – 2

Performance Requires support - Responds to - Generally responds
does not satisfy throughout instructions, appropriately to
the Band 1 and often may not questionsand instructions,
descriptor. respond to visual prompts, questions and visual
althoughfrequent prompts, although
instructions,
support may be some support may
questions and visual
required. be required.
prompts.
- May attempt to - Is able to ask for
• Hesitation requires ask for support if support if required.
a great deal of required. - Often responds
patience of a - There is promptly, although
listener. hesitation and there may be
responsesmay be hesitation.
delayed or
halting.