Last Updated Sep 20,2019

A short look to PTE’s Artificial Intelligence

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Every PTE aspirant who is willing to reach at the desired scores need to analyze the PTE’s actual algorithm. Well there are myriad perceptions on the same. As, every aspirant is hustling to achieve the desired scores and to reach at the target scores one has to actively understand PTE’s algorithm. Here the question is HOW? Well in this article I shall question and take you to the logical understanding of PTE’s Algorithm.

Over the internet or any of the listed PTE web sites; the only question, one needs to ask self is that: Are there any available sources on Internet that guarantees to crack PTE’s actual algorithm? Well the answer to the same is “No”.

The reason being every test taker is first introduced to the communicative skills and understanding the question types, but few notice the importance and the depth required to understand Enabling Skills. Before we begin, in case you haven’t seen what PTE Score card has it for you

Before we proceed further it is clearly mentioned out there in the score card, that the scoring in Enabling Skills and Communicative skills could be of a reason to some imprecision. However you have to stay focused to achieve your targeted scores. For this follow three simple steps:

Step 1: Know the Importance of Enabling skills that impacts the Software for Scoring (80%)

There are Six Enabling Skills i.e., Fluency, Pronunciation, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spellings, and Written Discourse.

Let’s Understand the Enabling skills at Glance:

Fluency: A good and consistent voice tone

Pronunciation: Speak Sharp

Grammar: More complex sentences

Vocabulary: Writing Academic words

Spellings: No spell error

Written Discourse:  Correct Word Length and Punctuations.

Step 2: Understand all the question types of communicative skills and focus more on integrated tasks.

ModulesQuestionsPointsSpeakingWritingReadingListeningMost Important for Scores
SpeakingRead Aloud4422 22 Entire Speaking
Repeat Sentence5232  20
Describe Image2222   
Re-Tell Lecture2111  10
Answer Short Questions92.5  6.5
        
WritingSummarize Written Text21 1110 Summarize written text
Essay11 11  
        
ReadingFIB: Reading and Writing44 2222 FiB: Reading & Writing,      Drag & Drop
FIB: Drag and Drop15  15 
Reorder Paragraph6  6 
MCQ: Mulitple Answer3  3 
MCQ: Single Answer1.5  1.5 
        
ListeningSummarize Spoken Text20 10 10Write From Dictation, Summarize Spoken Text, Highlight Incorrect Words,    Fill in the blanks
MCQ3   3
Fill in the blanks14 7 7
Highlight Summary3 1.51.5 
Single Answer1   1
Select missing words1   1
Highlight Incorrect Words17  98
Write from Dictation47 27 20

Step 3: Know how software analysis

The software has stored over 10,000 writing sample answers and over 10,000 recorded voice in different accent. The software gauges your writing to large number of samples and then analyses your score range based on the performance given.

To understand better refer the Example below:

There are 2 candidates appeared for PTE Writing:

Candidate 1: Secured 90

Candidate 2: Secured 78

Candidate 1 Cleary mentioned all the complex sentences and used proper punctuations as well as maintained word count whereas, candidate 2 would have missed out on anyone of the above factors and this would have made software compare the stored essays and the essay by candidate 2 would have not met the comparison criteria.

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Hrujuta Mehta

Hrujuta Mehta is a skilled IELTS and PTE trainer at Aspire Square, committed to helping students achieve their dream scores. With a strong background in language coaching, she simplifies complex concepts and makes learning engaging. Her interactive teaching style and result-driven strategies have helped numerous students excel in their exams. Passionate about student success, Hrujuta provides personalized guidance and ensures every learner gains the confidence and skills needed to reach their goals.