The Federal Institute of Pedagogical Measurements (FIPI) has recently released preliminary documents outlining the framework and substance of assessment materials for the Unified State Examination (USE) in the upcoming year, 2024.
What changes are done in USE-2024?
The adjustments presented in these documents are primarily aimed at bolstering the practical dimension of the examination models, with a deliberate focus on the application of analytical skills, problem-solving acumen, and comprehensive reasoning abilities.
Within the Russian language section, notable modifications have been introduced to tasks 13 and 14. These include a reformulation of the task descriptions and the incorporation of a multiple-choice response format utilizing numeric values. Additionally, the range of language material has been expanded to encompass a broader spectrum. Further enhancements involve changes in the answer evaluation mechanism for tasks 8, 26, and 27, along with an alteration in the phrasing of task 27. The revised guidelines emphasize the essential role of illustration examples when expounding on issues in the source text. A renewed emphasis has also been placed on the analysis of semantic associations between these illustrative examples. Furthermore, it is now clarified that substantiating a participant’s personal perspective in the USE necessitates the inclusion of an example-based argument drawn from one’s life experiences, readings, or historical-cultural insights. Notably, the maximum attainable initial score has been revised from 54 to 50 points for this section.
Within the domain of Literature, a reduction in the number of basic-level complexity tasks with succinct answers has been executed, diminishing the count from 7 to 6. Furthermore, the scope of essay 11.4 has been refined. Instead of a wide-ranging prompt allowing the use of any literary work to address the topic, the revised version restricts candidates to select one out of three specified classic writers. Noteworthy modifications are also introduced in the assessment criteria for tasks demanding detailed responses, specifically focusing on elevated linguistic standards. The maximum primary score attainable for this category has been adjusted from 53 to 48 points.
Mathematics, particularly at the profile level, showcases the inclusion of a geometry-oriented task (task 2). This task evaluates competence in pinpointing point coordinates, vector operations, vector length and coordinates computation, as well as angle determination between vectors.
In the realm of Computer Science, task 13 in 2024 evaluates the adeptness in deploying subnet masks for IP protocol addressing.
Physics witnesses a decrease in task quantity from 30 to 26. Notably, the integrated task for recognizing graphical correlations and two tasks linked to aligning formulas with physical quantities in mechanics and electrodynamics have been omitted from the initial portion of the assessment. Furthermore, one high-complexity task (a computational problem) has been removed from the latter segment. There’s also a task transfer from the “MKT and thermodynamics” section to the “Mechanics” section. The maximum attainable primary score is adjusted from 54 to 45 points.
Biology sees the exclusion of task 20 from the 2023 set, resulting in a reduction in the overall task count from 29 to 28. The maximum primary score achievable is now set at 57 points, down from 59.
The segment dedicated to History offers detailed structural specifications for task 18, which pertains to establishing cause-and-effect relationships.
In the field of Geography, tasks 22 and 23, both involving topographic maps, have been stricken off the 2023 roster, leading to a reduction in the total task count from 31 to 29. The maximum primary score has been adjusted from 43 to 39 points.
Regarding Social Science, amendments have been made to the wording and evaluation criteria for task 24, specifically criterion 24.1.
In terms of changes to the Unified State Examination for foreign languages, the content of assessment materials in English, French, German, and Spanish remains unaltered. However, modifications are introduced to the difficulty levels of tasks, now categorized into basic (in line with fundamental program requirements) and high (tailored for advanced proficiency). Refinements are evident in the phrasing of written task 38 and oral task 4, alongside more precise evaluation criteria for oral task 4. Adjustments to the maximum points for tasks 1, 2, 10, and 11 have resulted in a reduction. The highest achievable score for precise execution of tasks 1 and 11 is now 2 points, while for tasks 2 and 10, it’s 3 points. The maximum primary score for overall performance has been realigned from 86 to 82 points.
Noteworthy in the context of the Chinese language examination is the absence of changes in the USE test materials for basic mathematics and chemistry. However, the introduction of the updated GEF has prompted alterations in the task difficulty levels. These categories now encompass basic (pertaining to foundational program content) and high (tailored for advanced proficiency). The wording of written task 29 and oral task 3, as well as evaluation criteria for oral task 3, have undergone clarification.
To underscore, it’s essential to mention that alterations exclusively impact the OGE in the Russian language and literature, as confirmed by previous reports from the online publication, Uchitelskaya Gazeta.
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