Write Essay · Part 1: Speaking & Writing
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15 students marked "I sat this"Added 3 Jul 2021Question #071032
Write an essay.
Some people think schools should group students according to their academic abilities while others think students can achieve better performance in mixed groups. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
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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.