Alteration in Quantity and Caliber of Inquiries Expected in 2023
The Unified National Test (UNT) in Kazakhstan is undergoing some changes, as announced in recent reports. The specifics of these changes, particularly with regards to point distribution and question types, have not been detailed. However, some key adjustments to the structure of the UNT for the History of Kazakhstan and Reading Proficiency disciplines have been revealed.
In the History of Kazakhstan discipline, the number of options in multiple-choice questions has been reduced from five to four. This change will apply to all the questions in the discipline, except for those with one or more correct answers (not more than three), where the number of options will be reduced from eight to six. The discipline will now consist of 20 test questions, worth a total of 20 points.
Interestingly, the first 10 questions in the History of Kazakhstan discipline will be multiple-choice questions, while the last 10 questions will be context-based. This shift towards a mix of question types aims to assess students' understanding of the subject more comprehensively.
On the other hand, the Reading Proficiency discipline will continue to be based on three texts, with 15 questions in total. Each question will be worth one point, making the entire discipline worth 15 points. The question structure and types in the Reading Proficiency discipline have not been altered.
It's essential to note that the latest reforms or updates would be published on official Kazakhstan education websites or by the National Testing Center. For the most accurate and up-to-date details, it's recommended to consult these sources.
These changes, while not providing a comprehensive overhaul of the UNT, aim to refine the assessment process and better evaluate students' understanding of the History of Kazakhstan and Reading Proficiency disciplines.
The changes in the Unified National Test (UNT) in Kazakhstan, under general news, include a reduction of multiple-choice options in the History of Kazakhstan discipline and a shift towards a mix of question types to assess students' understanding more comprehensively. Simultaneously, the Reading Proficiency discipline remains based on three texts with a mix of question types, as detailed in the recent education-and-self-development reports.
