The main state exams in Russia have begun. For schoolchildren who have completed 9th grade, the time has come for diligent preparatory studies and, of course, stress. No one wants to score fewer points than they should.

In this article, you will find a table for converting OGE points using a five-point system. Based on it, you will know what minimum you need to score for a “three”, “four” and “five” in each subject in 2017.

Scale for converting OGE points to grades

Russian language

The mandatory exam in this subject consists of 3 parts:

  1. Presentation
  2. Testing
  3. The task consists of writing a complete and detailed answer

Mathematics

The second compulsory subject that you will have to pass in order to advance to 10th grade. Those wishing to continue their studies in the faculties of physics and mathematics are recommended to score the maximum score, which in 2017 ranges from 22 to 32.

The examination paper in mathematics, as well as in the Russian language, consists of 3 parts:

  • Algebra (11 tasks), tasks are divided into basic and advanced levels of difficulty
  • Geometry (8 tasks)
  • Real mathematics (7 tasks)

The recommended passing score is 30. In order to get a “C”, you will need to score at least 8 points (5 in algebra and 3 in geometry). The results will be available on June 16, 2017.

If you have completed 11 grades, then our next publication will be useful to you, in which we posted and also told you how you can find out the results by name and document number!

Physics

The exam in this subject includes:

  1. 4 tasks that require a complete answer, as well as a practical task using special equipment.

For “3” you will need to score 10. If you want to continue your studies in college in technical specialties, then the recommended number is 30 points. The results will be announced (June 13 - 14).

Chemistry

Work on this subject can be entirely your choice. The exam is carried out in 2 stages:

  • The test includes 19 tasks that require a short answer.
  • 4 tasks (with meaningful answer), laboratory work

Based on a five-point system, to get a “5” you will need to score from 27 to 34. For a “3” it is enough to score 9 points (or 9 to complete 9 tasks correctly). You will be able to find out the results on June 16, 2017.

Biology

The maximum score for this subject is from 36 to 46, which means that you need to correctly answer 36 questions (consisting of a test and tasks for which you need to provide a detailed answer).

If you are planning to apply to medical colleges, then you should score - 33 (recommended passing score).

Computer science

The examination paper consists of two parts (a test and 2 tasks performed on a computer).

The minimum score for “3” is 5. To pass with excellent marks, you will need to score 22. Students are given 150 minutes to complete the work.

When will the results of the OGE (State Examination) 2017 be known?

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Results announcement schedule


Regardless of the discipline you choose, prepare thoroughly. We hope that you will all score the required number of points and you will not have to retake it after September 1st.

The Main State Exam (OGE) is a test facing every ninth grader! The exam is mandatory for all high school graduates, but ninth-graders who want to continue their studies in colleges prepare especially diligently for it, because for admission they must 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 converting OGE test scores into traditional assessments will be in 2019.

What will the OGE look like in 2019?

If the Unified State Exam reform is practically completed by 2019 and no fundamental changes are expected in KIMs for 11th graders, then the Unified State Examination is just entering the reform stage. In the past 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 language and mathematics;
  • 3 to choose from such disciplines 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 previously it was said that by 2020 the total number of subjects taken will reach six.

The choice of a specialized subject should not be random, because the result of the General Examination directly affects the grade in the certificate and is the main criterion for selection into specialized classes.

Checking OGE exam papers

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 that will allow assessing the real level of students’ knowledge is actively underway.

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

By analogy with the Unified State Exam, all work 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 a student does not agree with the experts’ assessment, he can file an appeal and the work will be re-checked again, but by completely different experts who are members of the appeal commission.

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

Point conversion scale

Although the Federal State Budgetary Institution “FIPI” has developed a single standardized scale for converting primary OGE scores into grades, in 2019 (as before) other standards may be officially approved at the local level, taking into account regional characteristics.

Thus, for 2018, the following score conversion tables were approved, which with a high degree of probability will be relevant in the 2018-2019 academic year.

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

So, in Russian to get a grade:

  • “4” you need to score 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 assessing works in mathematics are dictated by the fact that two subjects are taken for the exam: algebra and geometry. Accordingly, the student must not only reach the minimum threshold, but demonstrate a certain level of knowledge in each of the main school disciplines in the mathematics course.

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

Russian language

Mathematics

(naturally scientific and economic profile)

Mathematics

(physics and mathematics profile)

Social science

Computer science

Literature

Foreign language

Biology

Geography

(with experiment)

(no experiment)

The general table for interpreting OGE test scores in all subjects in 2019 will look like:

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

Retake the OGE

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

  1. A retake, which is open to students who have no more than 2 unsatisfactory results.
  2. A timeout lasting an academic year, during which the student gets the opportunity to better prepare for the exam (possibly by individually studying with teachers).

Since we have published the criteria for presentation and essay in the appropriate sections, it remains to publish only the criteria for assessing literacy and notes from the demo version of the OGE 2016.

Literacy assessment criteria

Criteria for assessing the examinee’s literacy and actual speech accuracy Points
GK1 Compliance with spelling standards
There are no spelling errors, or no more than one mistake was made. 2
Two or three mistakes were made. 1
Four or more errors were made. 0
GK2 Compliance with punctuation standards
There are no punctuation errors, or no more than two errors were made. 2
Three or four mistakes were made. 1
Five or more errors were made. 0
GK3 Compliance with grammatical norms
There are no grammatical errors or one mistake was made. 2
Two mistakes were made. 1
Three or more errors were made. 0
GK4 Compliance with speech norms
There are no speech errors, or no more than two errors were made. 2
Three or four mistakes were made. 1
Five or more mistakes were made 0
FC1 Factual accuracy of written language
There are no factual errors in the presentation of the material, as well as in the understanding and use of terms. 2
There was one error in the presentation of the material or the use of terms. 1
Two or more errors were made in the presentation of the material or the use of terms. 0
Maximum number of points for essay and presentation according to the criteria of FC1, GK1–GK4 10

Notes

When assessing literacy (GC1–GC4), the volume of presentation and composition should be taken into account.
The standards indicated in the table are used to check and evaluate presentation and essays, the total volume of which is 140 words or more.
If the total volume of the essay and presentation is 70–139 words, then for each of the criteria GK1–GK4 no more than 1 point is given:
GK1 – 1 point is given if there are no spelling errors or one minor mistake is made;
GK2 – 1 point is given if there are no punctuation errors or one minor error is made;
GK3 – 1 point is given if there are no grammatical errors;
GK4 – 1 point is given if there are no speech errors.
If the presentation and the essay as a whole contain less than 70 words, then such work according to the criteria of GK1–GK4 is scored zero points. If a student has completed only one type of creative work (or
presentation, or essay), then assessment according to the criteria of GK1–GK4 is also carried out in accordance with the amount of work:
– if the work contains at least 140 words, then literacy is assessed according to the table above;
– if the work contains 70–139 words, then for each of the criteria GK1–GK4 no more than 1 point is given (see above);
– if the work contains less than 70 words, then such work according to the criteria of GK1–GK4 is assessed with zero points.
Maximum points, which the examinee can receive for completing the entire examination work, – 39 .

In accordance with the Procedure for conducting state final certification for educational programs of basic general education (order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia dated December 25, 2013 No. 1394, registered by the Ministry of Justice of Russia on February 3, 2014 No. 31206) “48. Examination papers are checked by two experts. Based on the results of the check, the experts independently assign points for each answer to the tasks of the examination work... In the event of a significant discrepancy in the points given by two experts, a third check is assigned. Significant discrepancy in scores
defined in the assessment criteria for the relevant academic subject. The third expert is appointed by the chairman of the subject commission from among experts who have not previously checked the examination work. The third expert is provided with information about the scores assigned by the experts who previously checked the student’s examination work. The scores awarded by the third expert are final.”
A discrepancy of 10 or more points awarded by two experts for completing tasks 1 and 15 is considered significant (scores for all positions (criteria) for assessing the task are summed up
each expert: IC1–IC3, S1K1–S1K4, S2K1–S2K4, S3K1–S3K4, GK1–GK4, FC1). In this case, the third expert rechecks tasks 1 and 15 for all assessment positions. For completing the examination work, a mark is given on a five-point scale.
The mark “2” is given if the student scored no more than 14 points (from 0 to 14) for completing all parts of the examination work.
The mark “3” is given if the student scores no less than 15 and no more than 24 points (from 15 to 24) for completing all parts of the examination work.
The mark “4” is given if the student scores no less than 25 and no more than 33 points (from 25 to 33) for completing all parts of the examination work. In this case, the student must score at least 4 points for literacy (criteria GK1–GK4). If, according to the criteria of GK1–GK4, a student scores less than 4 points, a mark of “3” is given.
The mark “5” is given if the student scores no less than 34 and no more than 39 points (from 34 to 39) for completing all parts of the examination work. In this case, the student must score at least 6 points for literacy (criteria GK1–GK4). If, according to the criteria of GK1–GK4, a student scores less than 6 points, a mark of “4” is given.

OGE 2017 points conversion table

Finding out your grade based on test scores has become much easier. Thanks to this table, you can assess the level of your knowledge and fill in the gaps in topics that raise questions for you.

Solve, check the correct answers and find out your score. We would also like to draw your attention to some planned in KIMs in 2016.

* Russian language

The mark “4” is given if the student scored from 25 to 33 points, of which at least 4 points for literacy (according to GK1-GK4 criteria). If, according to the criteria of GK1-GK4, a student scores less than 4 points, a mark of “3” is given.

The mark “5” is given if the student scored from 34 to 39 points, of which at least 6 points for literacy (according to GK1-GK4 criteria). If, according to the criteria of GK1-GK4, a student scores less than 6 points, a mark of “4” is given.

* Mathematics

The maximum number of points that an examinee can receive for completing the entire examination work is 32 points. Of these, for the module “Algebra” - 14 points, for the module “Geometry” - 11 points, for the module “Real Mathematics” - 7 points.

The recommended minimum result of the examination work, indicating the mastery of the federal component of the educational standard in the subject area “Mathematics”, is 8 points scored in total for completing tasks in all three modules, provided that at least 3 points from them are in the “Algebra” module , at least 2 points in the “Geometry” module and at least 2 points in the “Real Mathematics” module. Overcoming this minimum result entitles the graduate to receive, in accordance with the curriculum of the educational institution, a final grade in mathematics or algebra and geometry. Recommended scales for converting the primary score into an examination mark on a five-point scale:

  • the total score for completing the work as a whole - in the exam mark in mathematics;
  • the total score for completing tasks related to the “Algebra” section (all tasks of the “Algebra” module and tasks 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20 of the “Real Mathematics” module) - into the exam mark in algebra;
  • the total score for completing tasks related to the “Geometry” section (all tasks of the “Geometry” module and task 17 of the “Real Mathematics” module) - into the exam mark in geometry).

* Chemistry 1

Work without real experiment,

The mark “5” will be given if, out of the total amount of points sufficient to obtain this mark, the graduate has scored 5 or more points for completing the tasks of part 3.

* Chemistry 2

Working with a real experiment,

The mark “5” will be given if, out of the total amount of points sufficient to obtain this mark, the graduate has scored 7 or more points for completing the tasks of part 3.

Impact on the certificate

According to the above grading criteria, test scores for the OGE can be recalculated using a standard five-point system. But these grades will not affect the final certificate. Students will be given certificates with the grades they earned during the school year. This assessment only affects if you get a bad mark on the OGE - the certificate will not be issued.

This grading system was introduced to more accurately assess the level of knowledge of students with good and excellent grades.

The OGE is an exam that 9th grade graduates will have to take in the 2017-2018 academic year. Students of schools, gymnasiums and lyceums must demonstrate their level of knowledge in 5 subjects, two of which will be compulsory (Russian language and mathematics), and three will be asked to choose from the proposed list of disciplines.

We invite all ninth-graders, their teachers and parents to understand the following issues in more detail:

  • What does the OGE score affect?
  • How are scores converted into school grades?
  • What should those who have not passed the minimum OGE threshold do?

The attitude of schoolchildren and parents towards final assessments is ambiguous. The need to prepare for a large number of subjects frankly frightens secondary school students, as does the prospect of being left without a long-awaited educational document. Is all this really so scary?

Before you panic, it’s worth understanding these truths:

  • The exam includes questions that are included in the standard curriculum of secondary education and are mandatory for study in all secondary schools in the Russian Federation.
  • The passing score threshold for compulsory subjects is truly “minimum.” It is more than possible to overcome it even for a child with an average level of academic achievement.
  • The exam format is softer than in the 11th grade. Students take the OGE within the walls of their home school and, naturally, it is not interested in low results.

If everything is so rosy and easy, then a logical question arises - why are exams needed in the 9th grade at all? The ministry explains that the OGE is not only about monitoring the level of knowledge of students, but also about monitoring the quality of teachers’ work. Knowing that exams are ahead, both children and teachers treat the educational process more responsibly.

OGE points and five-point assessment

To convert primary scores into grades scored by students when completing examination work in a specific subject within the framework of the OGE 2018, a special compliance scale will be used. This scale has been developed for each of the 14 academic subjects:

If the scale for converting points for the OGE 2018 seems too complicated, you can use special online systems to interpret the results and find out. What grades did you finish 9th grade with? Here is one such calculator:


When entering specialized classes, FIPI recommends taking the following minimum primary scores in OGE subjects as the passing threshold:

Minimum

Russian language

Mathematics

(natural science profile)

Total – 18,

but not less:

10 in algebra

6 in geometry

Mathematics

(economic profile)

Total – 18,

but not less:

10 in algebra

7 in geometry

Mathematics

(physics and mathematics profile)

Total – 19,

but not less:

11 in algebra

7 in geometry

Social science

Literature

Computer Science and ICT

(no experiment)

(with experiment)

Biology

Geography

Foreign language

Who will be able to retake the OGE in 2018

The scale presented to your attention for converting primary OGE scores into assessment for 2018 shows that the probability of “failing the exam,” although negligibly small, still exists.

If for any reason (and there can be many of them, both psychological and physical), the student was unable to write the OGE with the minimum score, he will get another attempt. A 9th grade graduate may even have several such attempts.

Ninth-graders in 2018 will have a chance to correct a mistake provided that no more than 2 subjects are passed unsatisfactorily. If a grade of “2” is given for more than 3 OGE exams, the graduate will not receive the right to retake and will be forced to take a time-out for a year to better prepare for the final tests.