SQE1 Pass Predictor
Predict your chances of passing your exam with our model.
Overview
Our SQE1 Pass Rate Prediction Tool provides an estimate of your chances of passing the exam based on past test results and your characteristics. This article explains how our tool works, how it is similar to and different from the official SQE scoring, and why your effort and study are still the most important factors.
The Official SQE1 Scoring System
First, let’s discuss the official method used by the SRA. It’s designed to be fair and reliable. Let's start by defining key terms:
- The raw score is number of questions you answered correctly on the exam.
- After your paper is assessed, the scaled score is the adjusted score you receive, placed on a scale from 0 to 500. The pass mark is always 300.
The SQE1 marking team uses a specific process to set the pass mark for each exam paper. This means each paper is checked individually. This is why the pass mark is always 300 on your results, even if your raw scores are different. Your raw score (number of correct answers) is changed into a scaled score. The number 300 always represents the pass mark on this scale of 0-500.
Different exams may have different difficulty levels. Scaling makes it possible to fairly compare candidates who took different versions of the exam.
What the Official Results Show
Besides a simple pass or fail, your official results will show:
- Correct Answers: Your raw score, the number of questions you got right.
- Your Mark: Your scaled score, which places your achievement on the 0-500 scale.
- Quintile: How you did compared to other test takers. The group is divided into five equal parts (Top 20%, Next 20%, and so on).
- Practice Area Breakdown: How well you did in each subject area, shown as a scaled score.
How Our SQE1 Pass Prediction Tool Works
Our tool is different. Instead of grading your performance on a specific test, it provides an estimate of your chances of passing, based on your background and how similar candidates have done in the past. This does not mean your background dictates your success, but instead shows how particular trends in the past relate to performance. Here’s what happens in our tool:
- It collects data about you such as:
- The SQE1 FLK (Functional Legal Knowledge) tests you plan on taking
- Your ethnicity, gender, age and disability status
- Your parents' education, type of employment, and the school you attended
- Your degree, work exprerience, if you are already a lawyer and your primary language
- It uses a statistical method called logistic regression to estimate your chances of passing the SQE1 tests. The model is based on:
- Past test data: Our tool use old SQE1 statistical reports from here to see how different groups of candidates have performed in the past.
- Coefficients: Our tool gives a numerical value to each of the factors we collect about you. These numbers show how they have historically related to test results.
We do not save your data or use it for any purpose. It is only used for the duration of your session to provide you with an estimate of your chances of passing the SQE1 tests. It is not stored or shared with anyone.
Step by Step Process
- You start with 300, the official pass mark.
- With the data you provide, our tool adjusts your score up or down based on how similar candidates have done in the past. For instance, a candidate with a first-class degree has often achieved higher scores and pass rates, which would increase their predicted score. This shows a trend, not a promise of success. Each characteristic is given a number that represents its usual correlation with a higher or lower test result.
- All adjustments are added together to give you a final score. This is your predicted score, not a guarantee of your actual result. We also predict how well you could do in each subject area based on past test data, and your adjusted overall score
Practical Examples
Example 1
A candidate with a first-class degree (+13%), work experience (+4%), and English as a first language (+5%) would get a total adjustment of +22%, leading to a predicted score around 366/500. This suggests they have a higher chance of passing, but does not guarantee it.
Example 2
A candidate with a 2:1 degree (+3%), no work experience (-2%), and English as a first language (+5%) gets a total adjustment of +6%, leading to a predicted score around 318/500. This result is lower than in the first example and shows they should focus on certain areas of study.
Key Differences: Prediction vs. Assessment
Our tool is not an official assessment. It is a prediction based on past data. Here are some key differences:
| Feature | Our Pass Prediction Tool | Official SQE Scoring Methodology |
|---|---|---|
| What it Does | Gives a prediction of your chance of passing based on your profile. | Judges your actual performance during the test. |
| How it Works | Statistical analysis using logistic regression and weighted values. | Standard setting, raw scores, and scaled scores. |
| Information Given | A prediction of your pass rate, personalized advice about studying. | Pass/fail status, scaled score, raw score, quintile, and details by subject. |
| Focus | How your characteristics have related to pass rates in past exams. | How well you do in the specific exam. |
| Scoring | Estimated chance of passing based on statistical analysis and a calculated score. | Scaled scoring of your performance, based on questions answered correctly. |
| Advice | Personalized suggestions for study based on predicted strengths and weaknesses. | No recommendations. |
Technical Sepcifications of the Pass Prediction Tool
Our predictions work within a 95% confidence interval. This means that the actual pass rate could be higher or lower than the prediction.
We try to keep a margin of error of 5% to ensure the prediction is as accurate as possible.
We use data from the past 3 years of SQE1 exams to make our predictions. This data is updated every year to ensure the predictions are as accurate as possible.
How to Use the Advice
Remember, our tool is only a guide. Your actions will have the largest effect on your result. Your past, or characteristics, do not determine your future. They are just trends that have been observed in the past. You can always improve your chances of passing by studying hard and preparing well. We've created comprehensive study guides for all SQE1 FLK1 and FLK2 topics to help you with your revision. Check out our free notes below:
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