Understanding the Gaokao Score Range Subject Score Breakdown 2

Question 1

A student receives 142/150 in Mathematics. How many points did they lose?

Accepted Answer

8 points

Answer

6 points

Answer

10 points

Answer

12 points

Question 2

If a student scores 120 in Chinese, 135 in Math, 128 in English, and 96, 88, and 91 in three electives, what is their total Gaokao score?

Accepted Answer

658 points

Answer

638 points

Answer

648 points

Answer

668 points

Question 3

Why is it extremely rare to score above 145 out of 150 in the Chinese (语文) Gaokao subject?

Accepted Answer

The essay grading is subjective and markers almost never award full essay marks

Answer

The exam is only 1 hour long

Answer

Chinese is an optional subject

Answer

The answer key is kept secret from teachers

Question 4

How does scoring 150/150 in Mathematics differ from scoring 150/150 in Chinese in terms of feasibility?

Accepted Answer

A perfect Math score is achievable since all answers are objectively correct or wrong; a perfect Chinese score is almost impossible due to essay subjectivity

Answer

Both are equally rare

Answer

A perfect Chinese score is easier because essays are graded leniently

Answer

Neither score is possible on the Gaokao

Question 5

What score range in the English Gaokao section is considered excellent for top-university applicants?

Accepted Answer

130–150 points

Answer

80–100 points

Answer

100–120 points

Answer

150–160 points

Question 6

How does the Physics subject score factor into admissions for engineering programs under the new reform model?

Accepted Answer

Many engineering programs now require Physics as the compulsory '1' subject in the 3+1+2 model

Answer

Physics scores are ignored for engineering admissions

Answer

Physics is only relevant for medical school admissions

Answer

Physics is worth double points for engineering applicants

A student receives 142/150 in Mathematics.How many points did they lose?

A student receives 142/150 in Mathematics.
How many points did they lose?