How to calculate points on the exam. Translation of USE scores: A detailed description of the assessment system. Minimum test score

Each graduate understands perfectly well that in order to successfully enter the specialty of interest, it is necessary to prepare well for the USE 2018 and score the highest possible scores. What does it mean to “pass the exam well” and how many points will be enough to compete for a budget place in a particular university? This will be discussed in this article.

We will cover the following important questions:

First of all, it is important to understand what exists:

• the minimum score that gives the right to receive a certificate;
• the minimum score that allows you to apply to the university;
• the minimum score sufficient for real income to the budget in a particular specialty at a particular university in Russia.

Naturally, these figures differ significantly.

Minimum certification score

The minimum attestation scores of the Unified State Examination are set for compulsory subjects - the Russian language and mathematics at the basic level, and in 2018 are:

Having overcome this threshold, but not reaching the minimum test score, the examinee will receive a certificate, but will not be able to apply to the university.

Minimum test score

The test minimum is the threshold value that gives the right to enter the university. In other words, persons who have overcome the test threshold theoretically have the right to join the fight for budget places. Although, in practice, it is almost impossible to enter highly rated universities with minimal performance.

In 2018, in all subjects, except for the Russian language and basic mathematics, the test minimum USE scores coincide with the attestation ones and are:

Thing	Minimum test score
Russian language
Mathematics (basic level)
Mathematics (profile level)
Social science
Literature
Foreign language
Biology
Informatics
Geography

The principle of calculating the success of passing the unified state exam assumes that the subject must demonstrate a high, average or sufficient level of knowledge, corresponding to grades "5", "4" and "3" in the school scale.

In case of an unsatisfactory result, as well as when passing a score that the examinee considers insufficient for himself, graduates are given the right to retake the exam.

Minimum score for admission to the budget

Most universities announce the threshold score required for applicants for a budget place. This allows each applicant to realistically assess the prospects for admission and choose universities and specialties based on the points scored in the USE.

In 2018, you can focus on the fact that last season the average passing scores in all subjects of the Unified State Examination among applicants who entered MGIMO and other highly rated universities in the capital fluctuated between the threshold value of 80-90. But, for most regional universities of the Russian Federation, 65-75 points can already be considered a competitive result.

Converting the primary score to the resulting one

By completing the tasks proposed in the USE ticket, the examinee gains the so-called primary scores, the maximum value of which varies depending on the subject. When evaluating the level of knowledge, such primary scores are converted into the resulting ones, which are entered in the certificate and are basic upon admission.

With the help of an online calculator, you can compare primary and test scores in subjects of interest.

Just like last year, in 2018, the points scored while passing the USE affect the score of the certificate, and although the table for comparing the test score and traditional marks has not been officially adopted, you can roughly compare your scores right now using a universal calculator.

Passing scores of the top 10 universities in Russia

		total
	Moscow State University M.V. Lomonosov
	Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
	National Research Nuclear University MEPhI
	Saint Petersburg State University
	Moscow State Institute of International Relations
	National Research University Higher School of Economics
	Moscow State Technical University named after N.E. Bauman
	National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University
	Novosibirsk National Research State University
	St. Petersburg Polytechnic University of Peter the Great

Please note that the average passing scores for different specialties in the same university can vary significantly. This figure reflects the minimum score of applicants who entered the budget, and tends to change every year. The results of 2017 can only serve as a guideline for applicants in 2018, motivating them to achieve the highest possible results.

There are many factors that affect the minimum passing score, including:

1. the total number of graduates who have applied and the scores indicated on their certificates;
2. the number of applicants who provided original documents;
3. the number of beneficiaries.

So, having seen your last name in 20th place in the list of a specialty that provides for 40 budget places, you can confidently consider yourself a student. But, even if you find yourself on this list of 45, there is no reason to be upset if among those standing in front of you there are 5-10 people who provided copies of documents, because most likely these people are tuned to another university and applied for this specialty as a fallback .

The 2018-2019 academic year will be the graduation year for many Russian schoolchildren who are already concerned about successfully passing the Unified State Exam and successfully entering a good university.

We will tell you how exam papers are checked in various subjects, how the scale for converting USE scores into grades works, and what innovations can be expected in 2019.

Principles for evaluating the work of the USE 2019

Over the past few years, the USE system in a number of subjects has undergone significant changes and has been brought to the optimal (according to the organizers) format, which allows to fully assess the amount of knowledge of a graduate in a particular subject.

No fundamental changes are expected in 2018-2019, and we can say with confidence that the same principles will be applied to evaluate the work of graduates as in 2017-2018:

1. automated verification of forms;
2. involvement of experts in checking tasks with detailed answers.

How does the computer evaluate?

The first part of the examination paper involves a short answer to the questions posed, which the USE participant must enter in a special answer form.

Important! Before starting work, be sure to read the rules for filling out the form, as an incorrectly executed work will not pass an automated check.

It is quite difficult to challenge the result of a computer check. If the work was not counted due to the fault of the participant who incorrectly filled out the form, the result is equated to unsatisfactory.

How do experts evaluate?

In many subjects, in addition to the test part, there are tasks that require a full detailed answer. Since it is impossible to automate the process of checking such answers, experts are involved in the verification - experienced teachers with a long work experience.

When checking the exam, the teacher does not know (and even with a strong desire cannot find out) whose work lies in front of him and in which city (region) it was written. Verification is carried out on the basis of uniform assessment criteria developed specifically for each subject. Each work is checked by two experts. If the experts agree, the assessment is put on the form, but if independent appraisers disagree, then a third expert is involved in the verification, whose opinion will be decisive.

That is why it is important to write legibly and accurately so that there is no ambiguous interpretation of words and phrases.

Primary and test scores

Based on the results of the test, the USE participant is awarded a certain number of primary points, which are then transferred to text (points for the entire test). In different subjects, a different maximum of primary points is provided, depending on the number of tasks. But after bringing the result according to the corresponding table, the USE participant receives the final test score, which is the official result of his final tests (maximum 100 points).

So, in order to pass the exam, it is enough to score the established minimum threshold for the initial score:

	Minimum points
	primary	test
Russian language
Mathematics (profile)
Informatics
Social science
Foreign languages
Biology
Geography
Literature

Focusing on these numbers, you can accurately understand that the exam has been passed. But what kind of assessment? The 2018 online scale will help you with this, designed specifically for converting primary USE scores into test ones, which will also be relevant for the results of 2019. A handy calculator can be found on the website 4ege.ru.

Announcement of official results

Graduates are always concerned about the question - how quickly can you find out what result was obtained when passing and what will be the scale for converting points scored on the exam into traditional grades in 2019.

Teachers are often taken to reassure students by working through the tasks of the USE tickets immediately after the exam and evaluating the quality of the work done by the pupils and the amount of primary points scored. Official results must be expected for 8-14 days, according to the established regulations for the USE-2019. On average, the organizers approve the following inspection schedules:

• 3 days to check the work;
• 5-6 days for information processing at the federal level;
• 1 working day to approve the results of the SEC;
• 3 days to post results online and transfer data to educational institutions.

In the event of unforeseen situations and technical problems, these terms may be revised.

You can find out the owl score:

• directly at your school;
• on the check.ege.edu.ru portal;
• on the gosuslugi.ru website.

Converting points to grade

Since 2009, the results of the USE have not been included in the graduate certificate. Therefore, today there is no official state system for translating the USE result into an assessment on a school 5-point scale. As part of the introductory campaign, the test score scored in the exam is always summed up and taken into account. But, many students are still interested to know how they passed the exam - 3 or 4, 4 or 5. For this, there is a special table that details the correspondence for each of the 100 points for each of the subjects.

Russian language
Mathematics
Informatics
Social science
Foreign languages
Biology
Geography
Literature

Using such a table is quite inconvenient. It is much easier to find out how you passed the Russian language, mathematics or history using the 4ege.ru online calculator, which also contains the USE score conversion scale, which is relevant for 2019 graduates.

Having received the result of the exam, it is worth deciding on the university as soon as possible, comparing your capabilities with the real competition for the specialties of interest. Thus, the practice of past years shows that in a number of cases it is difficult to get into the most popular areas in the capital's universities even with high scores, because not only the holders of 100-point USE results, but also winners of the largest Olympiads of the 2018-2019 academic year will compete for places.

After checking the USE assignments in mathematics, a primary score is set for their implementation:

• For the basic level in mathematics - from 0 to 20;
• For the profile level in mathematics - from 0 to 30.

Each task is evaluated by a certain number of points: the more difficult the task, the more points you can get for it. For the correct performance of each task in the exam in mathematics at the basic level, 1 point is given. For the correct completion of tasks in the USE in mathematics at the profile level, from 1 to 4 points are given, depending on the complexity of the task.

After that, the primary score is converted into a test score, which is indicated in the USE certificate. It is this score that is used for admission to higher educational institutions. Translation of USE scores carried out using a special scoring scale. The USE score in basic mathematics is not required for admission, so it is not converted into a test score and is not indicated in the USE certificate.

Also, by the score for the exam, you can determine the approximate grade on a five-point scale that a student would receive for completing tasks on the exam.

Below is USE score conversion scale in mathematics for basic and profile levels: primary scores, test scores and a rough estimate.

USE score conversion scale: mathematics basic level

USE score conversion scale: mathematics profile level

The minimum test score for admission to higher education is 27.

Primary score	Test score	Grade
0	0	2
1	5
2	9
3	14
4	18
5	23
6	27	3
7	33
8	39
9	45
10	50	4
11	56
12	62
13	68	5
14	70
15	72
16	74
17	76
18	78
19	80
20	82
21	84
22	86
23	88
24	90
25	92
26	94
27	96
28	98
29	99
30	100

Since 2001, many schoolchildren have been familiar with a new type of exam - the USE (unified state exam), despite the fact that its introduction into the school education system has been smooth, they have not become less afraid of it. Future graduates are interested in questions about the number of upcoming exams, but also about the scores they should receive.

USE scores

There are three types of minimum scores that students can receive based on the results of the passed exam:

• The first type gives the right to receive a certificate;
• The second makes it possible to apply to higher educational institutions of the country;
• The third one is sufficient for admission to a budgetary basis in a specific specialty, in a certain university of the country.

It is not surprising that for many students, the exam has become a rather strong emotional test, in fact, you should not wind yourself up too much before passing the exams, you need to prepare well and be self-confident. Despite the severity of the conduct, this is just an exam that can be retaken in case of failure. With proper training and approach, passing the exam is not so difficult.

Various tasks are presented in the USE forms, they must be completed in a certain time, as they pass, the student receives primary points, each subject has its own maximum values. During the test of the level of knowledge, the primary scores are converted into the resulting ones and it is they who are entered in the certificate, they are the main ones when entering a university.

Planned passing scores in 2018

There is still time before the exam, and many who wish can get acquainted with the passing scores in 2018, not only to know them, but also to be able to prepare for the exam in advance.

Thing	Grade 5	Grade 4	Grade 3	Did not pass
Russian language	72 and more	58 — 71	36 — 57	35 and under
Mathematics	65 and more	47 — 64	27 — 46	26 and under
Physics	68 and more	53 — 67	36 — 52	35 and under
Foreign language	84 and more	59 — 83	22 — 58	21 and under
Geography	67 and more	51 — 66	37 — 50	36 and under
Informatics	73 and more	57 — 72	40 — 56	39 and under
Social science	67 and more	55 — 66	42 — 54	41 and under
Story	68 and more	50 — 67	32 — 49	41 and under
Literature	67 and more	55 — 66	32 — 54	31 and under
Biology	72 and more	55 — 71	36 – 54	35 and under
Chemistry	73 and more	56 — 72	36 — 55	35 and under

Many universities announce in advance the score required for admission to a budget place, this allows you to realistically assess your chances of getting into the chosen educational institution, as well as select the most suitable options. In 2018, no major changes are expected when passing the Unified State Examination and entering a university, students can focus on the data of the previous year, so in 2017 for educational institutions of the capital the passing score was 80 - 90, for other cities the requirements are not so high and vary between 65 - 75 points.

Will there be changes in 2018

At first glance, there is simply nothing to change in the education system, nevertheless, the level of education in our country is getting lower and lower every year, it is reasonable to conclude that it is time to change everything. It is hard for everyone and the students, and their parents, and of course, the teachers. The requirements are getting higher and higher every year, for many the exam is stressful, some cannot cope with such pressure.

Today, mathematics and Russian are compulsory subjects for delivery, more are planned to be added in 2018. Since 2009, compulsory exams have been held in subjects that are not only graduation at school, but also entrance to the universities of our country, it is not surprising that there are plans to introduce history as another compulsory subject. It is planned to implement the plan in 2018 or 2019, in any case, the data will either be confirmed or refuted very soon.

Attitude towards the exam

Since 2001, the attitude towards the USE is still relevant, some oppose it, others defend it as a progress in the education system, there are those who do not focus on it, continuing to study and teach.

"Against" the exam

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Graduation from school and admission to a university is accompanied by the passing of a unified state exam. When passing it, graduates wonder how the primary score is converted into a hundred percent scale.

The conversion of USE scores into grades is aimed at determining what indicator a future student can count on.

USE calculator by subject

Scale for converting USE scores into grades

In the process of studying at school, children receive grades on a five-point scale, and in fact even on a four-point scale, since one is rarely given.

When passing exams in the ninth and eleventh grades, students are faced with such concepts as primary scores for assignments, as well as a hundred-point scale.

The basic verification procedure is based on computer analysis and peer review. The test part is subjected to automated calculation, it is problematic to challenge the data. But the part that experts check can be subjected to additional analysis.

All scores are also converted into grades. Despite the fact that this indicator does not have a significant impact, many students are interested in what marks certain primary items give.

Mathematics

Over the past few years, two types of exams have been held in mathematics:

• basic, which is needed to obtain a certificate;
• profile level - required for admission to technical universities.

In the first case, the maximum possible primary score is twenty, a five requires seventeen points, a four requires twelve, and a three requires a total of seven points.

As for the profile, an excellent mark is given to those who scored from thirteen to thirty points. A four is for those who have received points ranging from ten to twelve points, and a three is placed from six primary points.

Russian language

The maximum primary score in Russian is thirty-nine, to get a five it is permissible to lose five points. The four starts from twenty-five points, and the three from fifteen. With a set of less than fourteen - the exam is considered not passed.

Foreign languages

The highest primary score of all exams - for foreign languages ​​- seventy.

To get an excellent grade, you need to score at least fifty-nine points.

As for the four, forty-six points are quite enough, and for the three - twenty-nine.

If the graduate scored less than twenty-eight, then the exam will not be counted.

Geography

To be an excellent student in geography, you should solve tasks for twenty-seven points, the maximum bar is thirty-two. Four - from twenty to twenty-six, and for a three, only twelve points are enough.

Biology

Forty-six points can be accumulated for the biology exam, moreover, the lower bar for the five is thirty-seven points.

A three starts at thirteen, and a four starts at twenty-six.

A test that scores less than twelve points is considered to be failed.

Literature

With the successful delivery of literature within the framework of the Unified State Examination, you can get up to thirty-three points, while the five counts from twenty-seven. For a four, twenty points are enough, and for a three, twelve.

Chemistry

For chemistry, it is allowed to score thirty-four points, of which twenty-seven will be enough for an excellent mark. The four starts with nineteen, and for the three, nine points are enough.

Story

Forty-four points are accumulated for the history exam.

A lack of even nine points will give the graduate an excellent mark.

A good student in history will be the one who solves the test for twenty-four points. A satisfactory score starts with thirteen points.

Informatics

The lowest primary score for the computer science exam is twenty-two. However, in order to get a mark of five, let's say the shortfall is only four points. A three of a kind starts with five points, and a three of a kind starts with twelve.

Social science

To get an A in social studies, you need to score from thirty-four to thirty-five points. Twenty-five will be enough for good students, and fifteen will be enough for those who are satisfied with a satisfactory mark.

What does the primary score in the exam mean

Basic concepts:

1. Primary - the amount of points that can be scored with solved tasks; Depending on the complexity, tasks are assigned a certain number of points.
2. Test - points transferred to the system of one hundred points for solved tasks.

This system was invented to simplify the calculation of results, since admission to a university is based on the sum of points for several exams, and the maximum primary indicator for subjects is different.

The fact is that each task in the topics is evaluated separately and there is a special counter for distributing points.

How to convert primary points to secondary

In order to transfer primary points to secondary ones, you need to use a special scale, which is presented on the official FIPI websites, as well as a number of third-party sources.

It is problematic to make a calculation on your own, for this you need to know exactly the principle of enumeration.

The article presents a calculator for the translation of information. The criteria that are considered are based on the performance of the exam passed.

Minimum scores for the exam

The minimum points are approved each year as the basis required to graduate from the school and be eligible to apply.

In accordance with the current legislation, in order to graduate from school with an official document of education, it is necessary to pass two subjects:

• Russian - twenty-four;
• mathematics - twenty-seven.

All other subjects are taken for admission to the university. This means that the student has the right not to choose anything, with the exception of the Russian language and mathematics, and to take at least all the subjects from the table.

As for the entrance points for admission, the higher education institution independently determines the threshold for each subject, but this parameter cannot be lower than that set at the state level.

The indicators look like this:

1. Russian language, chemistry, biology and physics - thirty-six.
2. Mathematics - twenty-seven.
3. Computer science - forty.
4. History and literature - thirty-two.
5. Foreign languages ​​- twenty-two.
6. Social studies - forty-two.
7. Geography - thirty-seven.

This list contains secondary points, that is, the points have already been converted to a hundred-point system. It is important to take into account the fact that a particular university has the right to set excessive requirements for balling, this is not prohibited by law.

The maximum score on the exam

The maximum score in the unified state exam for each of the subjects is one hundred in the secondary system.

In order to determine the maximum number of points allowed per discipline, one should refer either to the conversion table from primary to secondary points, or to the codifier for the subjects presented in each average test trial.

How to score 100 points on the exam

To gain the maximum number of points in the exam, you need not only to be well versed in the subject, but also to be able to competently solve standard test tasks.

When preparing, you should be guided by the following:

1. For several years, daily study the material in the subjects that are planned to be taken after graduation.
2. Solve a lot of test-type tasks, this will help you to fill your hand and repeat all the topics more than once.
3. When solving the tasks of the written part, it is worth contacting experts who will help in the analysis and suggest the rules for registration.
4. At the exam itself, behave calmly, if the graduate is well versed in the topic, then there will be no problems with solutions.

The conversion of USE scores into grades is a formality that allows you to evaluate the results in a more familiar way. But the calculation from primary to secondary is an important stage. Higher education institutions set bars and passing standards based on a hundred-point scale.