Table 6 Descriptors with scaling problems
Logit | ID | CEFR-CSE level | Rated level | Descriptor wording |
|---|---|---|---|---|
.90 | V34 | B2-CSE7 | C1-CSE8 | Knows about 6,000 words, and words from the AWL (Academic Word List) and 1,200 phrases, among which 2,200 are active words |
.26 | V5 | B1 + -CSE6 | C1-CSE8 | Knows many most frequently used idioms |
.26 | V9 | C1-CSE8 | B2-CSE7 | Knows expressions based on polysemy |
.19 | V30 | C1-CSE8 | B2-CSE7 | Finds several vocabulary options in almost all speaking and writing situations |
.04 | V21 | B1-CSE5 | B2-CSE7 | Can produce synonyms of basic words in different contexts |
.04 | V23 | B1 + -CSE6 | B2-CSE7 | Can produce the synonyms to the most common words of most parts of speech |
-.04 | V26 | B1 + -CSE6 | B2-CSE7 | Can produce the antonyms to the most common words of most parts of speech |
-.11 | V33 | B1 + -CSE6 | B2-CSE7 | Knows the meaning of about 5,000 words and words from the AWL (Academic Word List), and 700 phrases, among which 2,000 are active words |
-.26 | V19 | B1 + -CSE6 | B2-CSE7 | Can use a range of affixations to produce basic words |
-.42 | V15 | B2-CSE7 | B1 + -CSE6 | Can recognize and use a range of colloquial expressions |
-.50 | V14 | B2-CSE7 | B1 + -CSE6 | Can recognize and use a range of idioms |
-.58 | V24 | B1-CSE5 | B1 + -CSE6 | Can produce antonyms of basic words in different contexts |
-.58 | V27 | B1-CSE5 | B1 + -CSE6 | Can produce some frequent collocations |
-.66 | V28 | B2-CSE7 | B1 + -CSE6 | Can express meanings by adding affixation to familiar words, e.g., have a review |
-.66 | V29 | B2-CSE7 | B1-CSE5 | Has a good command of vocabulary related to everyday situations |
-.84 | V10 | B2-CSE7 | B1-CSE5 | Knows a number of principles of word formation, e.g., agree - agreeable |
−1.22 | V13 | B2-CSE7 | B1-CSE5 | Can recognize and use a range of vocabulary |