In the PACE five-point scoring system, what does a score of 2 indicate?

• A. Message conveyed after general feedback
• B. Message conveyed after specific feedback (questioning, etc.)
• C. Message not completely understood
• D. Message conveyed on first attempt

Answer: (B)

Understanding how feedback shapes whether a message is understood and communicated back is what this scoring looks at. A score of two shows that the message is conveyed only after specific feedback—think targeted prompts, clarifying questions, or precise cues that guide the person to adjust their understanding. It reflects a step beyond general reassurance or broad comments, but not yet immediate comprehension on the first try.

If feedback is general and the person still grasps and repeats the message, that would be a different level, while if the message isn’t understood at all, that indicates a lower or different score. On the other hand, understanding and conveying the message on the first attempt represents a higher level of independent comprehension.