Each graduate understands perfectly well that for successful admission to the specialty of interest, it is necessary to qualitatively prepare for the Unified State Exam 2018 and score the maximum possible points. 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 touch on such important issues:

First of all, it is important to understand that there is:

• minimum score, giving the right to obtain a certificate;
• the minimum score that allows you to submit documents to the university;
• the minimum score sufficient for real admission to the budget for a specific specialty at a certain university in Russia.

Naturally, these figures differ significantly.

Minimum certification score

The minimum attestation points for the USE are set for compulsory subjects - the Russian language and mathematics of 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 a threshold value that gives the right to enter the university. In other words, persons who have passed the test threshold theoretically have the right to join the struggle for budget places. Although, in practice, it is almost impossible to enter highly ranked universities with minimal indicators.

In 2018, in all subjects, except for the Russian language and basic mathematics, the test minimum USE scores coincide with the certification 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, medium or sufficient level of knowledge corresponding to the marks "5", "4" and "3" in the school scale.

In case of an unsatisfactory result, as well as when passing for a point, which the examinee himself considers insufficient for himself, the 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, taking into account the points scored on the exam.

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

Converting the primary score to the resulting score

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

Via online calculator, you will be able to compare the primary and test scores for subjects of interest.

Just like last year, in 2018, the recruited passing the exam points affect the score of the certificate and, although the table of comparison of the test score and traditional grades is not officially accepted, you can roughly compare your scores right now using a universal calculator.

Passing points 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
	Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University

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

The minimum passing score is influenced by many factors, including:

1. the total number of graduates who submitted applications and the points indicated on their certificates;
2. the number of applicants who provided originals of documents;
3. the number of beneficiaries.

So, seeing your surname at the 20th place in the list of specialties, which 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 there are 5-10 people among those standing in front of you who have provided copies of documents, because most likely these people are tuned in 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 the successful completion of the Unified State Exam and successful admission to a good university.

We will tell you how the examination papers are checked in different 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 Unified State Examination in 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 makes it possible to fully assess the amount of knowledge of a graduate in a particular subject.

In 2018-2019, no cardinal changes are expected, and it is safe to say that the same principles will be applied to assessing the work of graduates as in 2017-2018:

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

How does a computer evaluate?

First part examination work suggests a short answer to the questions posed, which participant of the exam must be entered in a special answer form.

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

It is quite difficult to dispute 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 considered unsatisfactory.

How do the experts assess?

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

Checking Unified State Exam teacher does not know (and even with a great desire cannot find out) whose work lies before him and in which city (region) it was written. The check is carried out on the basis of uniform assessment criteria developed specifically for each subject. Each work is checked by two experts. If the opinion of the experts coincides, the assessment is put on the form, but if the 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 check, the USE participant is awarded a certain amount primary points, which are then translated into text (points for the entire test). Different subjects provide for different maximum primary points, depending on the number of tasks. But after bringing the result according to the corresponding table, the USE participant receives a 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 collect the established minimum threshold for the primary score:

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

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

Announcement of official results

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

Teachers often undertake to reassure the students, working out the tasks of the USE tickets immediately after the exam and assessing the quality of the work done by the students and the amount of primary points scored. The official results must be waited for 8-14 days, in accordance with 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 to process information at the federal level;
• 1 working day for the approval of the results of the GEC;
• 3 days for posting results on the network and transferring 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 website gosuslugi.ru.

Converting scores to grades

Since 2009, the results of the USE are not 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. Within the framework of the introductory campaign, it is the test score gained on the exam that is always summed up and taken into account. But, many students are still interested to know how they passed the exam - for 3 or 4, 4 or 5. For this, there is a special table in which the correspondences for each of the 100 points in each of the subjects are detailed.

Russian language
Mathematics
Informatics
Social science
Foreign languages
Biology
Geography
Literature

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

Having received the result of the exam, it is worth deciding on the university as soon as possible, comparing its capabilities with a real competition for specialties of interest. So, 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 will compete for places, but also the winners of the largest Olympiads of the 2018-2019 academic year.

The Basic State Exam (OGE) is a test for every ninth grader! The exam is compulsory for all graduates high school, but ninth-graders who want to continue their studies in colleges are especially diligently preparing for it, because for admission it is necessary to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and, if possible, get the highest possible score.

It's time for future graduates to learn as much as possible about how exam papers are checked, and what the scale for translating OGE test scores into traditional grades will be in 2019.

What will the OGE be in 2019?

If the reform of the Unified State Exam is practically completed by 2019 and fundamental changes are not expected in KIMs for 11-graders, then the OGE is only entering the reform stage. In the last 2017-2018 academic year, the number of subjects submitted for final certification was once again increased, and in 2019, students will have to take a total of 5 exams:

• 2 compulsory: Russian and mathematics;
• 3 to choose from disciplines such as: physics, chemistry, history, computer science, foreign language, social studies, biology, geography and literature.

There is no official information about the introduction of the 6th exam yet. But earlier it was said that by 2020 the total number of subjects to be handed over will reach six.

The choice of a profile subject should not be random, because the result of the OGE directly affects the assessment in the certificate and is the main criterion for selection to profile classes.

Checking the exam papers of the OGE

In 2019, ninth-graders from all regions of the Russian Federation will perform the same tasks, because, unlike in previous years, today the process of developing a single bank of tasks is actively underway, which will allow assessing the real level of students' knowledge.

As in 2018, 9th grade graduates will write their works on the basis of their educational institution, which significantly increases the chances of good result... The examination of the exam papers of the OGE, as before, will be carried out by school teachers who have sufficient qualifications to become an expert of the GIA.

By analogy with the Unified State Exam, all works will be checked by two experts. If the opinions of experts differ significantly, then a third expert will be involved in the verification process, whose opinion will become decisive.

If the student does not agree with the assessment of the experts, he can appeal and the work will be rechecked again, but completely different experts who are part of the appeal commission.

During the check, for each correctly completed task, primary points are awarded, which are then converted into the usual 5-point grade for schoolchildren.

Scale for transferring points

Although the FGBNU "FIPI" has developed a unified standardized scale for translating the primary scores of the OGE into assessments, in 2019 (as before) other norms can be officially approved at the local level, taking into account regional characteristics.

So, for 2018, the following conversion tables were approved, which are likely to be relevant in the 2018-2019 academic year as well.

After reviewing the document, you can see that when assessing the Russian language and mathematics (all levels), not only the total total score is taken into account.

So, in Russian to get an assessment:

• “4” must be at least 4 points for literacy with 25-33 total points;
• "5" - at least 6 points for literacy with 34-39 total.

Special requirements for the assessment of works in mathematics are dictated by the fact that two subjects are submitted for the exam: algebra and geometry. Accordingly, the student must not only achieve the minimum threshold, but demonstrate a certain level of knowledge in each of the basic school disciplines in the course of "mathematics".

The threshold for entering specialized classes and colleges also differs depending on the chosen direction:

Russian language
Mathematics (natural scientific and economic profile)
Mathematics (physics and mathematics profile)
Social science
Informatics
Literature
Foreign language
Biology
Geography
(with experiment)
(no experiment)

The general table for interpreting the OGE test scores in all subjects in 2019 will be as follows:

Residents of regions where in 2019, when determining the results of the OGE, the recommended unified scale for transferring points for those who finish 9th grade is taken as a basis, can also use a convenient online calculator, which can be found on the website 4ege.ru.

Retaking the exam

In 2018 year OGE passed more than 1.3 million ninth-graders, most of whom coped with the tests without any problems. But, as always, there are those who have received an “unsatisfactory” rating. What awaits such ninth graders? There are several options for the development of events:

1. Retake, to which students who have no more than 2 unsatisfactory results are allowed.
2. An academic year-long break, during which the student gets the opportunity to better prepare for the exam (possibly by studying individually with the teachers).

How many points are given for each task of the exam in chemistry. Criteria assessing the exam in chemistry 2020: points and grades, a translation table, as well as the structure of the exam, the test methodology and the main changes in the new year. In 2020, tasks for the exam in chemistry began to contain large quantity mathematical elements, calculations physical quantities, the verification of the basic theoretical course of chemistry also became deeper. At the same time, the number of tasks has decreased, now instead of 40 questions, the student will have to solve 35 (according to other sources, 34). Accordingly, the assessment scale has changed, for the USE in chemistry in 2020 the primary score has become lower - by 4 units.

All tasks are evaluated in different ways, for difficult tasks you can earn up to 5 points. Therefore, for admission to specialized universities, it is necessary to study the subject as deeply as possible.

Table of criteria for evaluating the tasks of the exam 2020 in chemistry, taking into account the new requirements:

Job number	Maximum score
35	3

Assessment of assignments is carried out according to the established methodology, while for complex assignments where logic is required, points are set using special analytical tables. If the answer meets the requirements of the analysis as much as possible, you can get up to 5 points for it. If the student has developed the topic only partially, then the number of points is reduced. For an uncompleted task, 0 points are awarded.

Difficult assignments are checked by two experts. If there is a strong discrepancy in points, then a third specialist is involved. This ensures the most effective and objective assessment of the knowledge of graduates.

Conversion table for the USE-2020 in chemistry from points to grades:

Number of points	Grade

The structure of the USE assignments in chemistry in 2020 includes 29 questions with a short answer, as well as 5 with a detailed one.

The exam duration is 210 minutes, according to the standard for simple questions it should take about 3 minutes, for difficult ones - up to 15. As for the minimum score for passing to specialized universities, each higher educational institution sets its requirements. For example, for admission to the Faculty of Chemistry of Moscow State University, or the prestigious Moscow Medical University, you must score at least 50 points.

But usually the total passing score in prestigious universities is 400-470 (at least less for the chemistry department, more for the medical department), and admission to the same Moscow State University does not depend on chemistry alone, so if there are not enough points, you can get it in mathematics, biology, Russian and internal entrance examinations.

Significant changes in the USE are also observed in other subjects.

To successfully pass chemistry, it is recommended that you devote most of your time to solving problems and the equation. During delivery, you can use a calculator, periodic table and salt solubility. The electrochemical series of metal voltages is also permitted.

The criteria for assessing the USE in chemistry 2020 are described quite clearly in the regulations, but each graduate has the right to appeal.

Table of transfers of points in the assessments of the OGE-2020 in chemistry

Graduates of the 9th grade have their own assessment criteria. According to all KIM and GIA, a maximum of 34 points can be scored. But if a graduate wants to go to a medical college, a specialized class, or some other secondary special education related to chemistry, pharmacy and medicine, he needs to score 23 points or more.

Table of transfers of points in chemistry for the OGE-2020

Despite the seeming simplicity, it is not so easy to get 9 points for the minimum passing grade. You need to be able to solve problems, navigate formulas, at least have a minimal knowledge of theory. Those who pass for a deuce will stay for the second year if they fail the retake too.

Score table for assignments:

Job number
	2 (1 - if partially solved)
	2 (1 - if partially solved)
	2 (1 - if true by 2/3)
	2 (1 - if true by 2/3)

Many schoolchildren, in order to play it safe, begin to solve immediately with difficult tasks. If you solve them all without mistakes, you can get 19 points at once, that is, for the "four". However, this implies a complete solution to the task, otherwise it will be estimated at 1 point, or even not at all.

The criteria for assessing testing in chemistry change every year, the rules become stricter, as there is an idea among the government about insufficient quality education. This, of course, is unfounded, because schoolchildren do worse not because of the program, but mostly because of overload.

What will go to the certificate? What if the exam in chemistry is written with a two?

If the exam in chemistry is not passed, and in mathematics and Russian there are normal grades, the student will simply be given a certificate. And they will also give a USE certificate, where chemistry simply will not be entered. In this case, the exam can be retaken in a year. There is only one minus here - the total score for admission may not be enough, and if the university requires chemistry without fail, then documents will not be accepted at all. Accordingly, the student is wasting time, and young men may even be taken into the army, after which it will be even more difficult to retake.

If a grade is 4 or 5 for a year, and the USE in chemistry is passed at 3 or 4 (that is, a decrease in the score), what will go to the certificate? The annual mark will go. If the exam is passed for 5, and for a year 3, then it also does not affect the certificate. But each specific school, where they were obliged to count the arithmetic mean.

Why is this happening? Because no one later checks this calculation. Based on this, it is better to decide the issue in advance with a chemistry teacher and class teacher, usually in normal schools teachers try to meet graduates halfway. If a child has 4, but he pushed and passed the exam for 5, why not help him?

But! It must be remembered that no one needs marks in the certificate upon admission, and especially in chemistry. They look today in 99% of cases only at the USE certificate. Tags:

The minimum required points. Transfer of points to a five-point system.

Often parents and students ask the question: how many points in a subject must be scored in order for the subject to be considered passed? Here is a letter from Rosobrnadzor on the conditions for passing the OGE and transferring it to a five-point system. Unified State Exam points.

● The minimum number of points in the subjects:

Letter of Rosobrnadzor No. 10220 of 04/03/2018 on determining the minimum number of points for the main state exam and recommendations for transferring the amount of primary points for exam papers of the OGE into a five-point grading system.

Recommendations for determining the minimum number of points for the main state exam (OGE), confirming the development of educational programs of basic general education by students in 2018.

Recommendations for transferring the amount of primary points for
examination papers of the main state examination (OGE) in a five-point assessment system

1. RUSSIAN LANGUAGE

The maximum number of points that an OGE participant can receive for completing the entire examination work is 39 points.

2. MATH

The maximum number of points that an OGE participant can receive for completing the entire examination work is 32 points. Of these, for completing the tasks of the "Algebra" module - 20 points, the "Geometry" module - 12 points.

The recommended minimum result of the examination work is 8 points, scored in total for completing the tasks of both modules, provided that at least 2 points of them were obtained in the module "Geometry".

* The results of the exam can be used when admitting students to specialized classes for training in educational programs secondary general education.

Indicators, the lower boundaries of which correspond to the following primary scores, can serve as a guideline for selection to profile classes:

• for the natural science profile: 18 points, of which at least 6 in geometry;
• for an economic profile: 18 points, of which at least 5 in geometry;
• for the physical and mathematical profile: 19 points, of which at least 7 in geometry.

3. PHYSICS

The maximum number of points that an OGE participant can receive for completing the entire examination work is 40 points.

The scale for recalculating the total primary score for the execution of the examination work into a mark on a five-point scale:

* The results of the exam can be used when admitting students to specialized classes for training in educational programs of secondary general education. A guideline for selection to specialized classes can be an indicator, the lower limit of which corresponds to 30 points.

4. CHEMISTRY

The maximum number of points that a participant in the OGE in chemistry can receive for completing the entire examination work (without a real experiment) is -34 points.

The scale for recalculating the total primary score for the examination work to a mark on a five-point scale (work without a real experiment, demo version 1):

* The results of the exam can be used when admitting students to specialized classes for training in educational programs of secondary general education. A guideline for selection to specialized classes can be an indicator, the lower limit of which corresponds to 23 points.

The maximum number of points that a participant in the OGE in chemistry can receive for completing the entire examination work (with a real experiment) is 38 points.

The scale for recalculating the primary score for completing the examination work into a mark on a five-point scale (work with a real experiment, demo version 2):

* The results of the exam can be used when admitting students to specialized classes for training in educational programs of secondary general education. A guideline for selection to specialized classes can be an indicator, the lower limit of which corresponds to 25 points.

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