TOEFL writing guide
How TOEFL writing is marked
Coach Pen marks both the Integrated and Academic Discussion tasks, 0–5, and shows you the specific moves that lift each score.
- Scored
- 0–5 per task
- Tasks
- Integrated & Discussion
- Marked on
- Content · Organization · Language
What the markers look for
TOEFL writing is judged on 4 things. Here's what each one is really asking for — and how Coach Pen trains it.
Content & accuracy
Selecting the right information and using it accurately.
In Coach Pen: when this criterion is holding your score back, it links straight to short, stepped lessons that drill exactly this — on your own writing.
Organization & coherence
A clear structure that connects ideas logically.
In Coach Pen: when this criterion is holding your score back, it links straight to short, stepped lessons that drill exactly this — on your own writing.
Language use
Range and accuracy of grammar and vocabulary.
In Coach Pen: when this criterion is holding your score back, it links straight to short, stepped lessons that drill exactly this — on your own writing.
Relevance & contribution
Responding directly and adding to the discussion.
In Coach Pen: when this criterion is holding your score back, it links straight to short, stepped lessons that drill exactly this — on your own writing.
The fastest way to use this guide
Reading the rubric tells you what counts. Seeing it applied to your writing tells you what to fix. Paste a TOEFL response into Coach Pen and get it marked against every criterion above — then drill the weakest one.
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