Write Essay · Part 1: Speaking & Writing
Experiential learning
55 students marked "I sat this"Added 20 Mar 2020Question #071016
Write an essay.
Some people point that experiential learning (i.e. learning by doing it) can work well in formal education. However, others think the traditional form of teaching is the best. Do you think experiential learning can work well in high schools or colleges?
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Write Essay format (Pearson)
| Prompt | 2–3 sentences |
|---|---|
| Time to answer | 20 minutes |
| Skills assessed | Writing |
| Scored on | Content; Development, structure and coherence; Form; General linguistic range; Grammar usage and mechanics; Vocabulary range; Spelling |
How it is scored
- Full Form credit at 200–300 words; under 120 or over 380 words scores zero.
- A response that misses the topic scores zero on every trait.
- Partial credit applies: a partly correct response still scores.
- Traits are scored by AI; a human expert also reviews Content, Development/Structure/Coherence and General Linguistic Range.
Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 1: Speaking & Writing, checked 9 October 2026.