Understanding the PTE Score Breakdown for Effective PTE Preparation

Are you preparing for the PTE exam and wondering how the scoring works? In this post, we break down the PTE scoring system to help you better understand the PTE marks breakdown for the speaking, listening, reading, and writing sections. This will help you improve your scores and make the most of your PTE preparation.

the PTE Score Breakdown

The PTE marks breakdown chart shows how scores are divided across different sections of the PTE exam. This chart helps you understand how the test evaluates English language skills.

The PTE exam evaluates two main types of skills:

1. Core Language Skills: These include speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
2. Supporting Language Skills: These cover grammar, spelling, vocabulary, pronunciation, oral fluency, and how well you structure your written responses.

Your total PTE score combines both of these skills and achieving a good score means you need to perform well in both areas. The PTE exam scores range from 10 to 90, and a good score typically falls between 70 to 90.

PTE Marks Breakdown Chart

The PTE marks breakdown chart shows how scores are spread across different sections of the exam. This chart informs how each section is graded and contributes to the overall score. Refer to this chart to focus your PTE preparation effectively.

Here is a detailed breakdown of how the scores are spread in each section:

Speaking Section Score Breakdown

Tasks	Speaking	Reading	Listening
Read Aloud	22.2	22.1
Repeat Sentences	32.1		19.7
Describe Image	22.2
Re-tell Lecture	11.1		9.9
Answer Short Questions	2.4		6.6
Total	90	22.1	36.2

Writing Section Score Breakdown

Tasks	Writing	Reading
Summarize Written Text	10.4	10.3
Essay	11.2
Reading Section	22.3
Listening Section	46.1
Total	90	10.3

Reading Section Score Breakdown

Tasks	Reading	Writing
Fill in the Blanks (drag and drop)	14.8
Fill in the Blanks (drop-down)	22.1	22.3
Re-order Paragraphs	5.8
Multiple Choice – Single Answer	1.5
Multiple Choice – Multiple Answers	3
Speaking Section	22.1
Writing Section	10.3
Listening Section	10.4
Total	90	22.3

Listening Section Score Breakdown

Tasks	Listening	Writing	Reading
Summarize Spoken Text	13.1	11.9
Multiple Choice – Multiple Answers	2.6
Fill in the Blanks	6.6	7.4
Highlight Correct Summary	1.3		1.5
Multiple Choice – Single Answer	1.3
Select Missing Word	1.3
Highlight Incorrect Words	7.9		8.9
Write From Dictation	19.7	26.8
Speaking Section	36.2
Total	90	46.1	10.4

How is the PTE Overall Score Calculated?

The overall PTE score is based on a combination of the core language skills and supporting language skills.

• Core Language Skills: These scores assess your English abilities in reading, speaking, writing, and listening. Each skill is scored on a range from 10 to 90.
• Supporting Language Skills: These scores evaluate your proficiency in areas like grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, spelling, and how well you structure your written responses, also on a scale from 10 to 90.

Final Tips for Your PTE Preparation

Understanding the PTE score breakdown and how scores are calculated helps you prepare for the PTE and guides your strategy while taking the exam. Use PTE mock tests to assess your current level, identify areas for improvement, and tailor your PTE preparation course accordingly.

By mastering both core language skills and supporting language skills, you’ll be well-equipped to achieve a high score on your PTE exam!