Cram School Industry Estimates a Maximum of One Error Allowed for A++ in English and Math on Junior High CAP Exam

(CNA, Taipei, May 17) With the Comprehensive Assessment Program (CAP) for Junior High School Students concluding today, the Taipei City Cram School Association has estimated the number of incorrect answers allowed to achieve an A++ grade in each subject. For English and Mathematics, a maximum of one error is projected, while for Chinese and Social Studies, it's a maximum of two, and for Natural Sciences, a maximum of three. The 115th CAP exam finished at noon today, with report cards to be sent out on June 5. Grades are divided into "Advanced" (A++, A+, A), "Basic" (B++, B+, B), and "Needs Strengthening" (C). The Taipei City Association of Supplementary Education Enterprises invited cram school teachers to analyze the exam's characteristics and predict the error tolerance for each subject. Social Studies teacher Fan Yu-tong stated that this year's social studies exam was flexible and drew from diverse materials, emphasizing students' ability to read data and analyze charts. The text volume was less than in previous years. To get an A++, a maximum of 2 errors is allowed; for A+, 3 errors; and for A, 5 errors. Math teacher Yeh Tzu-hao mentioned that the math exam's first half leaned towards single calculation problems, manageable for proficient students, while the latter half incorporated reasoning concepts, requiring students to remain calm and calculate carefully. Assuming full marks on non-multiple-choice questions, to get an A++, a maximum of 1 error is allowed in the multiple-choice section; for A+, 2 errors; and for A, 4 errors. Chinese teacher Chen Ti pointed out that this year's Chinese exam was slightly more difficult than last year's, shifting from speed-reading to deep-reading. The era of literacy equaling comprehension is over; understanding structure, keywords, and logical reasoning are future trends. To get an A++, a maximum of 2 errors is allowed; for A+, 4 errors; and for A, 6 errors. Natural Sciences teacher Yang Guo said that this year's exam had fewer chart-based questions and more text-based descriptions, requiring more time for comprehension, which was disadvantageous for students with weaker reading skills. To get an A++, a maximum of 3 errors is allowed; for A+, 4 errors; and for A, 7 errors. English teacher Lin Hsi believed that the English exam's vocabulary was not difficult, grammar was standard, and reading passages were life-oriented, such as a passage on the Icelandic language that tested media literacy through a news report. Overall, it was considered moderately easy. Assuming a perfect score on the listening test, to get an A++, a maximum of 1 error is allowed in the multiple-choice section; for A+, 3 errors; and for A, 5 errors. (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 1150517