Hi! I'm new to this, but I needed help with understanding the scoring for some standardized tests. I keep seeing stuff like '18 of 26', but I'm not sure what this means. Could someone break down how scoring works?
Certainly! Your question seems to pertain to the scoring convention used in standardized tests, where scores are often presented as a fraction. The number on the top (the numerator) represents the number of correct answers a student got on the test, while the number on the bottom (the denominator) is the total number of questions attempted.
For instance, a score of '18 out of 26' means that the student answered 18 questions correctly out of a total of 26 questions. This way of scoring is straightforward as it gives a clear picture of the proportion of correct answers.
There's more to scoring, though, especially since different standardized tests may utilize different scoring methods. Some tests, like the SAT, have a complex raw-to-scaled score conversion process. For example, two SAT Math sections, each consists of 38 and 20 questions, respectively. A student’s raw score is the total number of correct answers for each section. This raw score is then converted to a scaled score, which is the score you see that ranges from 200 to 800 for each section.
Remember, this is a simplified explanation and each standardized test may handle scoring differently. Always check the organization's website or test prep materials for the most accurate information about test scoring.
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