Oh well, that's easy enough if you're in 10th grade right now. If at 11 - we woke up late, of course, but there is still a chance and there is still quite a big one.

First, you need to set a goal for yourself and walk steadily towards it. My goal was 100, I started from the very beginning of 11th grade. I had very little luggage, mainly based on the course of Russian literature of the 19th century and the work of Karamzin as told by his father-historian. So you should sit down and clearly assess what you can hope for. I was preparing together with a friend, an applicant of a provincial law school, who did not really try, but he just needed to overcome the threshold of 50 points, which he successfully did.

The best textbook for passing the exam is the Moscow State University textbook on the history of Orlov and Georgiev. It can be bought almost everywhere and is very convenient. We use it to teach "theory".

Then you have to buy manuals. I took the usual ones from FIPI, plus a separate manual for difficult tasks. Take a book with KIMs and solve them, write part C completely in a specially wound notebook. It is advisable to find a teacher who can test them. Or by keys. Solve as many tests as possible and get your hands on it.

Learn the codifier. Or read it thoughtfully a few times. You need to know how each task is done. For which points are given and taken away. I highly recommend that you find materials for teachers who test the exam on the FIPI website - there are samples of assignments completed for medium and high scores (part C).

Buy manuals with pictures and maps. Most often, Slavic tribes, major battles and uprisings are asked on maps. It is highly desirable to know what each ruler of Russia looks like (I'm not talking about Rurik and Svyatoslav, but it is imperative to distinguish Khrushchev from Andropov and Chernenko).

Maintain tables. From the biggest battles of World War II to the reforms of Alexander I. Take notes if convenient. I didn’t lead and just circled the necessary places in the textbook, because it’s easier for me.

If you want a good score, don't forget culture. A lot of people are cut off on it, especially those who do not prepare for the exam in literature. Feofan the Greek, Andrei Rublev, Falcone, Ton, Feofan Prokopovich and others, others, others. Learn famous churches, buildings, paintings, artists. There is a lot (!!!) of everything here. Don't forget the culture of the 80s and 90s. Including TV shows.

Hang excerpts from your least favorite and most difficult topics over your desk. For me, such were all sorts of officials of the USSR (they love this question very much on the exam) and the Pugachev uprising, I don't even know why.

Be prepared to teach one topic 8, 9, 10 times. History is forgotten terribly quickly, because there is a lot of information. I advise you to start with the most ancient and end with Putin, it is also desirable to learn it, you never know what they come up with.

Find a friend and get ready together. It's fun, interesting, especially if your friend knows a lot more than you do.

And do not express your opinion so vividly. If your grandmother was very offended by Brezhnev personally at one time, do not write nasty things about him in part C, even if it seems to you that you are absolutely right. Be completely neutral.

I myself passed at 93, and the points were removed in part C, and, as it seemed to me, it was completely unfair. The appeal was supposed to take place 300 kilometers from my city on the day of school graduation, and my mother did not let me go. So it goes.

At the DVI in history at Moscow State University (Faculty of History) I scored 95, if that.

Which is a must in 2018. In this material, we will consider the rules of successful preparation for the profile exam in mathematics.

The profile exam in mathematics consists of two parts. The first includes eight basic tasks with a short answer to test practical and basic knowledge of mathematics. Students who have chosen a profile exam in mathematics must learn to solve them very quickly, according to the calculations of the methodologists of the Federal Institute of Pedagogical Measurements, each task should take from 3 to 5 minutes. The second part contains tasks of an increased level of difficulty: four tasks with a short answer and seven with an expanded one. The last three tasks should be paid special attention to graduates who plan to enter the best universities in the country with specialized mathematics.

The exam lasts 3 hours 55 minutes. The exam is assessed on a 100-point scale; for admission to a higher educational institution in 2017, you had to score at least 27 points. The assignments are divided into three modules "Practice-oriented assignments", "Algebra and the beginnings of mathematical analysis" and "Geometry".

Who to take the profile exam

The profile exam in mathematics is an elective subject. If mathematics is listed among the subjects required for admission, choose only the profile exam. If a graduate is not confident in his abilities or takes mathematics just in case, he should sign up for the profile and basic exams. Carefully study the list of entrance examinations for the selected higher education institutions. If mathematics is listed among the subjects, then it is imperative to pass a profile exam. In the list of entrance exams, profile mathematics may be listed not only in technical and mathematical specialties. Increased requirements for knowledge of mathematics are imposed in the natural sciences: for example, for admission to the directions "Clinical Psychology", "Chemistry", "Biology", "Ecology". Knowledge of mathematics will also be needed for some humanitarian specialties, for example, when applying for the direction "Fundamental and Applied Linguistics" at Moscow State University. In the first half of the school year, it is necessary to carefully study the requirements for admission to the educational institutions of interest.

What tasks cause difficulties

On the exam, graduates make mistakes common to all assignments. One of the most common is inattentive reading of the assignment. In 2017, in the task below, 16% of people made a mistake due to the fact that they did not read the condition properly.

Task 11. A motor ship, the speed of which in still water is 27 km / h, travels a certain distance along the river and, after stopping, returns to the starting point. The current speed is 1 km / h, the stay lasts 5 hours, and the ship returns to the starting point 32 hours after departure. How many kilometers does the ship travel for the entire voyage?

Graduates found the distance between departure and stop points, instead of determining the duration of the entire voyage. This is a stupid mistake and could be worth the required points. As a rule, graduates inattentively read the text of the assignment due to fear of not being able to complete it and anxiety due to the examination environment. The teacher of the USE and OGE courses in mathematics in a pair of TwoStu Maria recommends, after the first reading of the problem statement, make notes about what is given and what needs to be found, then read the problem again and start solving.

Up to 57% of those who passed the profile exam in mathematics made mistakes in the tasks in stereometry. To successfully solve problems in stereometry in the exam, you must:

• perform arithmetic conversions of numeric and literal expressions;
• be able to carry out additional construction and proof of the correctness of these constructions;
• know the basic formulas for finding the values ​​of the geometric values ​​of spatial figures.

The FIPI methodologists note the low graphic culture of graduates, which is also the reason for errors in solving geometric tasks. Graphic culture will help develop drawing lessons, the teacher of the USE and OGE courses in a pair of TwoStu shares his advice.

When preparing for a specialized exam in mathematics, be sure to carefully study the following topics:

• determination of the sign of the trigonometric function;
• formulas for trigonometric equations;
• knowledge of the trigonometric circle;
• knowledge of the algorithm for solving inequalities;
• solution of a system of logarithmic inequalities;
• solution of fractional-rational inequality.

It was on these topics that graduates made mistakes most often when solving tasks for the exam in 2017.

How to prepare

The FIPI methodologists do not recommend preparing for the Unified State Exam in profile mathematics only using test options from the collections. So you can train yourself to solve the same type of tasks, which will not at all look like those that will be on the exam. It is best to solve a large number of problems for each examination topic, from simple tasks to complex ones. Actual tasks on exam topics can be found in the open bank of USE assignments on the FIPI website, tests and thematic problems can be solved on the Yandex.EGE portal.

The top tip for graduates is to start preparing for the exam now. If the level of knowledge of the student is high, he successfully engages in mathematics in the profile class for at least 6-7 hours a week and solves the tasks of the Olympiad level, he may be enough self-preparation with the help of Internet resources and manuals. At the same time, it is necessary to constantly monitor the success and the ability to meet the allotted time, solve 2-3 versions of the exam in mathematics weekly.

An excellent student in a school with a low level of teaching mathematics and a good student in a specialized class should think about studying in preparatory courses for the exam in mathematics. There, with the students, they will sort out questions that cause difficulties from year to year and will teach them how to solve tasks of the Olympiad level.

Individual or paired lessons with a tutor in preparation for the profile USE in mathematics will help to identify what the main problem of the student is, to thoroughly disassemble the methods for solving the last three tasks - the most important for admission to the leading universities of the country.

When preparing for the exam, it is important to keep calm and carry it to the very exams, because mistakes are made not only due to lack of knowledge, but also as a result of panic. Regular preparation and the intention to enter a higher educational institution are the best assistants in preparing for the profile USE in mathematics.

Graduates, are you going to take a profile exam in mathematics? What tasks do you have the most problems with?

What do you need to pass the exam? Everyone knows how to get high scores on the exam. To do this, simply prepare well and learn the subject. But students are not an easy people. They always have many more important and interesting things to do than sitting over textbooks. Therefore, they often ask the question of how to pass the exam if you do not know anything?

The main rule of the record book has not been canceled

“First, the student works for the student’s record books, then the student’s record books work for the student.” Freshmen find it hard to believe that the record book will work for them in the last few years of study, but this truth has been confirmed more than once. Almost all teachers pay attention to the performance in other disciplines and in past courses, this information directly affects the result of the exam. The same applies to the current grades in the subject. If the magazine is adorned with deuces and absenteeism, then getting a good score on the exam will not be easy.

Senior students know how to pass the exam well - you just need to be the owner of a "beautiful" record book. But there is also a little trick for those who have a record book - not a reason to be proud. Just secure the first sheets of the transcript with a paper clip so that the teacher is not comfortable flipping through it.

Automatic exam

Responsible and diligent students will love this way of passing exams. Everyone knows: to get an “automatic”, you need to regularly attend lectures and practical classes, participate in olympiads and conferences on the subject, be active in the classroom and have good current grades. The teacher will definitely notice such a student throughout the semester and put grades in the student's books without additional testing of knowledge.

But whatever one may say, this way of passing exams is difficult and requires a lot of effort. We, on the other hand, are interested in how to pass the exam if you don't know anything and don't want to learn.

Cheat sheets are a must!

It is also important to ask yourself in time: will I pass the exam? If there is still a little time left before the "doomsday" day, then you need to urgently start writing cheat sheets. Whether you can use them is a completely different question, but you definitely need to cook them.

It is important not just to download ready-made spurs from the Internet, print them and cut them out, but to make them yourself. Writing prompted notes involves reading, choosing material, and involuntarily memorizing the information you are working with. After that, during the exam, it will be easier for you to navigate in those cheat sheets that you yourself have compiled. If the teacher controls the environment in the classroom so strictly that it becomes unrealistic to write off, memory will help. It is much easier to remember what you recently wrote on your own cheat sheet.

Remember that cheating is a risky business, and it is important to know how many times you can take the exam with this particular instructor. Consider whether you will be allowed to retake if the deception is revealed.

We use modern achievements of science and technology

The Soviet film showed how students used headphones and a radio transmitter to successfully pass the exams. It is much easier for modern students in this regard. Mobile phones, smartphones, tablets, dictaphones are much more compact than Soviet radio equipment, and the connection to the Internet gives unlimited access to any information. Many people choose this way to pass the exam without knowing anything about the subject. The USE, most likely, will not be able to be mastered using gadgets, because there are very strict checks for the availability of telephones and other technical devices, but they may well save the situation at exams in universities.

Good reputation will save

How to pass the exam well without making any special efforts to study the subject, but using only charisma and good authority? You need to think about the fact that you have to take the exam in advance and from the first meeting with the teacher, start creating a good impression of yourself.

This can be participation in amateur performances, assistance in organizing subbotniks, writing articles for a student newspaper. You also need to create the impression of an inquisitive student. Ask questions often in lectures and share information that you have heard from TV programs and read in magazines, if it relates to the topic of the lesson. You can also be interested in the teacher's scientific works and his dissertations.

How to behave on the exam

So, the day of surrender comes. How to pass the exam if you don't know anything? It is important to follow the rules of conduct that will help you get good points for dubious knowledge:

• Be confident and don't betray your lack of knowledge with your appearance.
• Come to the audience in the top five. In this case, when you get lost in the answer, it can be argued with excitement.
• Speak without stopping, use introductory words and constructions, if you do not know the exact answer, try to smoothly translate the topic into a question familiar to you.
• Be interested in answering, give examples from personal experience, TV shows or films.
• Fight to the end, even if the teacher wants to fail. Ask additional questions, cry, press on pity, blame everything on feeling unwell or anxious.

Extreme measures

If, despite all your efforts to pass the exam, without knowing anything, you understand that the only grade that shines for you is an unsatisfactory one, you need to go to extreme measures.

You can invite the teacher to resolve the issue amicably. Some of them agree to increase the score if you can be of some use to him. For example, clean up the classroom, or buy a new set of flasks for chemistry experiments. Some teachers are able to change anger for mercy, if you show up to them with a bottle of good brandy. In this matter, it is important to be very careful and try to find a personal approach to everyone. Remember that if the teacher refuses this option, it will be more difficult for you to pass the exam on your knowledge. Perhaps you are waiting for high requirements for the quality of answers and additional tricky questions.

• Eat a piece of chocolate or some chocolates before entering the classroom. Sweets stimulate the brain and help concentration.
• The day before your exam, read or watch the latest news that may apply to your subject. If you pass economics - study economic news, political science - familiarize yourself with the political situation. By showing that you are familiar with the material being studied in a modern setting, you can make the most positive impression on the teacher.
• Don't overdo it with energy drinks. During exam preparation, students often consume energy drinks. Remember that no matter how hard you prepare, you need to spend the night on the eve of surrender in peace, forget about coffee and other energy drinks and just get some sleep.

You learned how to pass the exam if you don't know anything, and you saw that, using a certain strategy, it will not be difficult to get a high score with low knowledge. But it should be remembered that the lack of knowledge outside the classroom can turn into a more serious problem than the "count" on the exam.

Roman Shirokiy

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The Unified State Exam is a centralized exam conducted in Russian educational institutions. It helps to assess the quality of student preparation with the help of control measurement materials. In this article, we will learn how to pass the exam, which exams to take and how to get 100 points.

Since 2009, the USE has been a form of final exams at a lyceum or school, as well as a form of entrance exams to universities. The list of compulsory disciplines is presented in mathematics and Russian. The rest of the items are chosen at discretion. It can be a foreign language, literature, computer science, physics, geography and others.

The number of optional subjects selected for delivery is not limited. When compiling a list of disciplines, students are guided by the requirements of the higher educational institution chosen for admission.

Take the exam from May to June. The legislation provides for early and additional periods of delivery. The first is in April, and the second is in July. It is allowed to pass the state testing procedure ahead of schedule for graduates of the current year who:

• Drafted into the army;
• Go to a Russian or international Olympiad;
• Are sent for treatment abroad;
• They graduate from a Russian-language school in a country with a difficult climate.

The additional period provides for the delivery of the Unified State Exam by foreign citizens, graduates of previous years, graduates of primary vocational education.

On the Russian territory, the state exam is controlled by the Federal Service for Supervision of Science and Education with the support of the executive authorities of Russian subjects. If testing is carried out abroad, in addition to Rosobrnadzor, the founders of an educational institution that has passed state accreditation participate in the procedure.

The assessment of the results of the final attestation is based on a 100-point system. For each discipline, a minimum level is set in points, overcoming which confirms that the student has mastered the school educational program. The USE results are considered valid for 4 years following the year in which the student received them.

If the result of the participant in the final attestation in a compulsory academic discipline does not reach the established minimum level, re-delivery is provided for in an additional period. If the second surrender turned out to be unsatisfactory, it is allowed to try your luck again, but in the fall. In the case of a subject of choice, everything is more complicated. An attestation participant who has not scored the minimum number of points has to wait a year for a retake.

Important! Participants in government testing who are removed from the audience for violating discipline, cheating or using a mobile phone are punished severely. Their results are canceled, as well as the right to retake in an additional period. Re-surrender is allowed after a year. So you shouldn't cheat on the exam.

How to pass the exam if you don't know anything

Pedagogical practice shows that schoolchildren, instead of preparing for exams, relax and communicate with friends. In the old days, in the absence of knowledge, lazy schoolchildren came to the rescue of hastily made cribs.

The introduction of the Unified State Exam has significantly complicated the procedure for passing state testing. The members of the commission closely monitor each student, and the use of cheat sheets and electronics is severely punished. How to successfully pass the certification if during the preparatory period it did not come to studies? On this score, I have some advice.

• If it's still a few weeks before Judgment Day, start preparing. Use the services of a tutor and pay special attention to solving trial problems. Basic learning is the key to success if you don't know anything.
• If testing is in a few days and there is no time to study the material, go over the pages of the textbook with your eyes. It is possible that at an important moment, visual memory will come to the rescue. How to improve memory, I told in one of the articles.
• When testing day comes, stay confident, grab your pass, passport, a few pens and pencils, a ruler and eraser, and go. Also, make sure that there is a bottle of mineral water and a chocolate bar in your backpack.
• Once in the audience, choose a seat you like, sit comfortably at the table and take a few deep breaths. Do not worry. During the year, you attended classes and surely something remained in your memory.
• After receiving the package with forms and tasks, slowly fill in the registration information. When educators give the go-ahead, get down to business. You have 4 hours at your disposal.
• Start with what you know. Having coped with easy tasks, switch to more difficult tasks. Even if you have difficulties with the solution, do not rush to leave the audience. Sit to the last. There are often cases when the correct answer comes at the last moment.

People who are well familiar with the procedure for passing the final certification argue that many schoolchildren greatly exaggerate the complexity of the situation and lower the level of knowledge in their thoughts. It's all because of a lot of stress. If you strive to achieve your goal, curb your panic, calm down, and tune in to work. This is the secret of success.

What examinations of the exam are taken in grade 11 in 2020

According to the available information, in order to obtain a certificate in 2020, passing the test in grade 11 in mathematics and the Russian language is not enough. It is now necessary to pass an optional optional exam.
If you do not plan to study at the university, opt for a simple school discipline.

A complete list of subjects available for selection is presented by literature, chemistry, physics, history, geography, social studies, computer science and foreign languages.

Among the innovations in 2020 is the absence of a test part, with the exception of foreign languages. Therefore, prepare responsibly, as a written exam is more difficult than a multiple choice test.

There were rumors that in 2020, the marks for the exam will affect the marks in the certificate in the direction of decreasing or increasing. It is also planned to complicate the Russian language exam. This year, graduates will have more challenging assignments. As for the essay and the criteria for its assessment, no changes are envisaged here.

The list of exams most demanded in universities is presented by exact sciences, including computer science, chemistry and physics. This is due to a shortage of qualified engineers in the country and a surplus of economists and financiers.

Visit the portal of the Federal Institute for Pedagogical Measurements periodically. It regularly publishes documents related to passing the exam. There is also a change table to help you get a complete impression of the innovations.

What exam do you need to take for admission to universities

It is impossible to enter an institute or university without a certificate of passing the exam. It is important that a graduate planning to become a student of one of the universities must pass exams for admission. In this part of the material, I will consider several popular areas and help in choosing school disciplines for delivery. And remember that mathematics and Russian are taken without fail.

1. If you plan to enter a medical school, get ready to take the Unified State Exam in Chemistry and Biology. Dentists need to pass the physics exam. Some universities require a foreign language test.
2. Those who want to study to be a psychologist need to pass an exam in biology, which is considered a major subject. Depending on the chosen direction, the results of the USE in a foreign language are sometimes needed. It all depends on the university.
3. If you see yourself as a teacher, get ready to take the relevant subject. In particular, for admission to physics and mathematics, in addition to basic exams, physics is needed. For a biology chemist, there is a test in chemistry and biology, and so on.
4. Many faculties are available to graduates who want to study at Moscow State University. For example, if you choose the department of "Recreational geography and tourism", take the exam in geography, and the department of "Philosophy" will require natural science.
5. There are also requirements for MIPT. To enter this university, you need computer science or physics. It all depends on the direction chosen by the graduate.
6. The educational institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs have special requirements for applicants. They give preference to graduates who have passed the USE in social studies, history, physics or biology, depending on the direction. Each graduate also has to pass sports standards.
7. For those who want to become a student at the Military Space Academy, I recommend concentrating on preparing for the Unified State Exam in Physics. Without this majoring subject, as well as without sports standards, the university will not accept.

In conclusion, I will add that each educational institution has its own requirements for the results of the exam. If you have already decided on the university and faculty, contact the admissions office for detailed information. This will protect you from a fateful mistake.

What you need to know to pass the exam for 100 points

Graduates seeking to enter the university prepare for the Unified State Exam with full responsibility. Many are aiming for 100 points in all subjects. It is not surprising, because the maximum mark indicates that the graduate possesses knowledge from the school curriculum at the highest level. Such results open the way to any of the universities.

Many people think that it is impossible to pass the exam for 100 points. In reality, this is not the case. With timely and proper preparation, any student has the opportunity to pass tests and get the highest score.

Let's analyze the nuances of pre-examination preparation. This set of simple recommendations will help you pass the USE 100 points in the following subjects: social studies, biology, history, Russian and foreign languages, mathematics, physics and chemistry. Let's get started.

• Stock up on textbooks on selected subjects from sixth to eleventh grade. As you prepare, pay particular attention to the topics that are most challenging.
• Study the exam assignments to understand what questions you will encounter on the exam. Keep a diary, make a preparation schedule. Set aside enough time for each point in your plan to work through the material in depth.
• Take notes. As you read the textbooks, write out the basic concepts and terms. Pictures and diagrams will increase the efficiency of memorization. Leave free space between the outlined topics to record new or additional information on important issues.
• Teachers like it when a student speaks. Learn to give detailed answers, give reasons, give explanations, operate in terms. Meaningful answers will increase your chances of getting the highest score.
• Visualize new information. Practice shows that cramming is a waste of time. Delve into the topic under study, take advantage of associative memory, present images.
• Obtain a manual with tests in selected subjects and devote a lot of time to working through them. Self-preparation will help you learn the material and hone your skills in solving standard problems.
• Start preparing well in advance. Regardless of the subject chosen, you will have to study a huge amount of information. It takes time to master such a volume. Start training at least a year in advance. To improve the quality of knowledge, I advise you to use the services of a tutor or sign up for thematic courses.
• Curb time. A certain amount of time is allocated for testing in school subjects. Complete all tasks if you keep the time frame in mind. At the same time, in pursuit of 100 points, you have to solve problems quickly and correctly. To improve your skill, I recommend using the demo version of the USE on the department's website.

If you have set yourself a goal of 100 points in all subjects, be prepared for time-consuming and lengthy preparation. The above recommendations will make things easier and will be a good help.

Answers on questions

Do I need to take the exam after college and technical school?

At the initial stage of the introduction, the Unified State Exam caused a lot of different emotions among graduates of colleges and technical schools. This is justified by the receipt by state testing of the status of entrance examinations to Russian higher educational institutions. What does it mean?

The presence of a certificate of completion of the final certification opens the way to any university if the test results meet the requirements established by the university. People who graduated from school before 2009 do not have such a document. And if they continued their studies at a college or technical school, after graduating from the institution they are interested in whether they need to pass the exam for admission to a university? Further development of the situation has two scenarios.

• A college or technical school graduate who wants to continue his studies at the university in accordance with the received specialty is not threatened with passing the state exam. To enroll in a university, it is enough to pass a profile exam.
• If a student has received one specialty in college or technical school, and at the university wants to master another profession, there are two ways to solve the problem. The first provides for passing the exam, and the second - passing the entrance exams, as it was before.

The introduction of the new rules has deprived graduates of technical schools and colleges of some of the benefits that help them get guaranteed university admission. But the presence of a diploma from a secondary educational institution, nevertheless, gives the student more confidence.

How to pass the exam to a graduate of past years

It is not uncommon for a graduate who graduated from school in previous years to desire to pass state certification. This is good, because it is never too late to get a higher education diploma. In this part of the material, we will talk about the intricacies of passing the exam by a graduate of past years.

The passing of the exam for a former graduate has a peculiarity - you will not have to take compulsory subjects, except for cases when mathematics and Russian are needed to enroll in the chosen specialty.

Graduates of previous years pass the USE ahead of schedule or together with the main wave. To do this, an application for passing the exam with an indication of the main and additional disciplines, a passport and a certificate is submitted in advance to the municipal education management body.

In addition to personal information, if you have studied for a long time, the application indicates the name of the graduated educational institution, details, form of study and the date of receipt of the diploma. Graduates from other countries wishing to continue their studies at a Russian university present their international passport, the original document of education with a certified translation from a foreign language.

To obtain admission to the final certification, they write an essay. This innovation does not apply to graduates of previous years. The work is written exclusively at will. However, some universities give several points for an essay upon admission.

Graduates of previous years take the Unified State Exam at the place of application. If you live in another city, you do not need to return to your native locality in order to obtain a certificate.

In the article, we looked at how to pass the exam if you don’t know anything, gave tips for getting 100 points and answered popular questions. Rational preparation combined with a positive psychological attitude, strong motivation and absolute calmness will help to get the best result.

Do not panic, and in the morning before the certification, concentrate on moral preparation, and not on a cursory flipping through textbooks. Such actions only heat up the situation.

Go to the exam as a holiday, and a good mood will serve as a reliable ally. And remember, passing the exam is the first step in building a successful career. Good luck!

Which programming language to choose, what tasks to focus on and how to allocate time on the exam

Teaches computer science at Foxford

Different universities require different IT entrance exams. Somewhere you need to pass physics, somewhere - computer science. Which exam to prepare for is up to you, but it should be borne in mind that the competition in the specialty where you have to take physics is usually lower than in the specialties where the Unified State Exam in computer science is required, i.e. the likelihood of entering "through physics" is greater.

Why then take the Unified State Exam in Computer Science?

• It is faster and easier to prepare for it than for physics.
• You will be able to choose from more specialties.
• It will be easier for you to study in the chosen specialty.

What you need to know about the exam in computer science

The Unified State Exam in Informatics consists of two parts. In the first part there are 23 problems with a short answer, in the second - 4 problems with a detailed answer. The first part of the exam contains 12 basic-level assignments, 10 advanced-level assignments and 1 high-level assignment. In the second part - 1 task of an advanced level and 3 - a high one.

Solving problems from the first part allows you to score 23 primary points - one point for the completed task. Solving the problems of the second part adds 12 primary points (3, 2, 3 and 4 points for each problem, respectively). Thus, the maximum primary points that can be obtained for solving all tasks is 35.

Primary scores are converted into test scores, which are the result of the exam. 35 primary points = 100 test points for the exam. At the same time, more test points are awarded for solving problems from the second part of the exam than for answering the problems of the first part. Each primary score obtained in the second part of the exam will give you 3 or 4 test points, which in total is about 40 final points for the exam.

This means that when completing the Unified State Exam in Informatics, it is necessary to pay special attention to solving problems with a detailed answer: No. 24, 25, 26 and 27. Their successful completion will allow you to gain more final points. But the cost of an error during their implementation is higher - the loss of each primary point is fraught with the fact that you will not pass the competition, because 3-4 final points for the Unified State Exam with high competition in IT specialties can become decisive.

How to Prepare for Part One Challenges

• Pay special attention to tasks number 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 18, 20, 23. These tasks, according to the analysis of the results of the past years, are especially difficult. Difficulties with the solution of these problems are experienced not only by those whose overall score for the Unified State Exam in computer science turned out to be low, but also "good students" and "excellent students".
• Memorize the table of powers of number 2.
• Remember that Kbytes in tasks means Kibybytes, not Kilobytes. 1 kibyte = 1024 bytes. This will help to avoid computational errors.
• Carefully study the options for the USE from previous years. The computer science exam is one of the most stable, which means that you can safely use the USE options for the last 3-4 years for preparation.
• Get to know the different options for the wording of the tasks. Remember that minor wording changes will always result in worse exam results.
• Read the problem statement carefully. Most of the errors in completing assignments are due to a misunderstanding of the condition.
• Learn to independently check the completed tasks and find errors in the answers.

What you need to know about solving problems with a detailed answer

24 task - to find an error

25 task requires drawing up a simple program

Problem 26 - on game theory

27 task - it is necessary to program a complex program

The main difficulty in the exam is 27 problems. It can be solved only60-70% of those writing the exam in computer science. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that it is impossible to prepare for it in advance. Every year a fundamentally new problem is presented for the exam. When solving problem # 27, not a single semantic error should be allowed.

How to time your exam

Focus on the data that are given in the specification of control measuring materials for the exam in informatics. It indicates the approximate time allotted for completing the tasks of the first and second parts of the exam.

The exam in computer science lasts 235 minutes

Of these, 90 minutes are devoted to solving problems from the first part. On average, each task from the first part takes 3 to 5 minutes. It takes 10 minutes to solve problem 23.

There are 145 minutes left to solve the tasks of the second part of the exam, while solving the last problem # 27 will take at least 55 minutes. These calculations were performed by specialists from the Federal Institute for Pedagogical Measurements and are based on the results of past exams, so they should be taken seriously and used as a guide for the exam.

Programming languages ​​- which one to choose

1. BASIC. It is an outdated language, and although it is still taught in schools, there is no point in wasting time mastering it.
2. School algorithmic programming language. It is designed specifically for early learning to program, it is convenient for mastering the initial algorithms, but practically does not contain depth, there is nowhere to develop in it.
3. Pascal. It is still one of the most common programming languages ​​for teaching in schools and universities, but its capabilities are severely limited. Pascal is quite suitable as a writing language for the exam.
4. C ++. A universal language, one of the fastest programming languages. It is difficult to learn from it, but in practical application its possibilities are very wide.
5. Python... It is easy to learn at an elementary level, the only thing that is required is knowledge of the English language. At the same time, with an in-depth study of Python, it provides the programmer with no less opportunities than C ++. Having started learning "Python" at school, you will use it in the future, you do not have to relearn to another language in order to reach new horizons in programming. To pass the exam, it is enough to know "Python" at a basic level.

Good to know

• Informatics works are evaluated by two experts. If the results of the experts' assessment differ by 1 point, the higher of the two points is given. If the discrepancy is 2 points or more, the work is rechecked by a third expert.
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