PTE A is a complete computer based test conducted and assessed by computer. Integrated scoring-system is quite flexible and reliable. You can apply for rescoring of your given test. And you can also reschedule your exam within 48 hours. You can apply for PTE A before 48 hours and the result is available within five working days. The best part is you can download your score card and sent it directly to a university or college for which you are applying.
Type of scoring:
Scores for item types assessing speaking and writing skills are generated by automated scoring systems. There are two types of scoring:
1. Correct or incorrect:
Some item types are scored as either correct or incorrect. If responses are correct, a score of 1 score point will be given, but if they are incorrect, no score points are awarded.
2. Partial credit:
Other item types are scored as correct, partially correct or incorrect. If responses to these items are correct, the maximum score points available for each item type will be received, but if they are partly correct, some score points will be given, but less than the maximum available for the item type. If responses are incorrect, no score points will be received.
All items in PTE Academic are machine scored. Scores for some item types are based on correctness alone, while others are based on correctness, formal aspects and the quality of the response. No individual examiner will be there and integrated item questions will assess speaking, reading and listening skills simultaneously. All items in PTE Academic are machine scored. Scores for some item types are based on correctness alone, while others are based on correctness, formal aspects and the quality of the response.