The HSK 5 test is scored based on three main sections: Listening, Reading, and Writing. Here is a detailed breakdown of the scoring process:
1. Listening and Reading Sections
- Scoring Method: Both sections are scored objectively. Each correct answer earns points, while incorrect or unanswered questions receive no points.
- Total Questions and Points:
- Listening: 45 questions, each worth approximately 2.22 points, totaling 100 points.
- Reading: 45 questions, each worth approximately 2.22 points, totaling 100 points.
2. Writing Section
- Scoring Method: This section is scored subjectively by examiners based on specific criteria.
- Breakdown:
- Part 1 (Sentence Completion): 10 questions, each worth 2 points, totaling 20 points.
- Part 2 (Short Essays): 2 questions, each worth 20 points (10 points per essay), totaling 40 points. However, in some scoring systems, the writing section might be structured differently, such as 10 questions with varying point values (e.g., 8 questions worth 2 points each and 2 questions worth 20 points in total for essays), but the overall writing section is out of 100 points.
- Criteria for Writing:
- Blank Answer: 0 points.
- Low Score: Missing required words, incorrect word order, or three or more typos.
- Medium Score: Correct word order but with one or two typos, or additional unprovided words with correct order.
- High Score: All required words included, correct word order, and no typos.
3. Total Score Calculation
- The scores from all three sections are added together to form the total score, out of a maximum of 300 points (100 points each for Listening, Reading, and Writing).
- Passing Score: To pass the HSK 5 test, a candidate must achieve a total score of 180 points or higher. There is no minimum score requirement for individual sections.
4. Additional Notes
- Standard Score Conversion: The raw scores from each section may undergo a conversion process to produce a standard score, which is then used to calculate the final HSK score. This process ensures fairness and consistency across different test administrations.
- Score Report: After the test, candidates receive a score report indicating their performance in each section as well as their total score.
