Grading

The grading structure represents the complete calculation to achieve the final result of a test. This view includes things like guessing probability and feedback.

The grade structure can be viewed from the results page. This can be accessed via for example Results > All results. In this overview, for a result, click "Details of the result," on the right side of the screen. Uncheck the section Test. Then click on Grading after which a new screen opens.

This overview shows the components of the test. The number of questions contained in each section is indicated, as well as the score obtained with this result, the maximum score and the weighting of this section. Below that is the score of the test, with an option to show the extended calculation. Furthermore, here is another graph of that caesura, with a score table below it.

On the left side of the screen there is some more information with options. The candidate, name of the test and the corresponding course of this result are under the heading 'Test'. Click on any of these data to open it directly in the next screen.

Under the heading 'Result' are first the grade, score and result. Below that are any adjustments to this result, which are shown during the correction rounds. In this screen a new correction round can be added directly, if desired. Finally, there is the option for the logbook, in which all actions during the test are recorded.

Explanation of the calculation

Viewing the grade structure can be useful when the expected final result differs from what was expected. By viewing the extended explanation, it can become clear why the result was given this value. The explanations here can be different in content, depending on the settings used.

A relatively simple example can look like this:

Minimum rating: 1
Score area A: ranges from 0% (grade: 1) to 50% (grade: 5.5)
The result is sufficient (the caesura) if at least 50% of the points are obtained (grade: 5.5)
Score area B: ranges from 50% (grade: 5.5) to 100% (grade: 10)
Maximum grade: 10
The score obtained is 103 out of a maximum of 103 points, which is 100%
The grade is rounded with precision 1 to 10

The above example is used for a test with two score areas, where one applies to failing grades and the other to satisfactory grades.

The example below uses the same score area, but uses an additional calculation to determine the grade. By using a feedback, the highest and lowest grades for this test moment are included in the calculation:

Minimum grade: 0
Score area A: ranges from 0% (grade: 0) to 55% (grade: 5.5)
The result is sufficient (the caesura) if at least 55% of the points have been obtained (grade: 5.5)
Score area B: runs from 55% (grade: 5.5) to 100% (grade: 10)
Maximum grade: 10

The score achieved is 7.33 out of a maximum of 13.49 points, which is 54.337%
This falls in area A with a range of 0% (grade: 0) to 55% (grade: 5.5)
The candidate's score falls in (54.337%-0%) / (55%-0%) = 54.337% / 55% = 98.794% of this area
The mark is calculated by taking the lowest mark of the area (0) and adding 98.794% of the difference between the highest and lowest marks of the area (5.5) to it
The actual figure is calculated as follows: 0 + (98.794% × 5.5) = 0 + 5.434 = 5.434
The grade is rounded with precision 1 to 5.4

Furthermore, this summary shows any guessing probability correction applied. This can be used when multiple-choice questions are used to account for the fact that candidates may have guessed an answer. For example, it may look like this:

Council probability correction is applied, which means that an additional score area is added at the beginning of the caesura

The council score is 2.156 out of a total of 18 (11.98%), meaning this area has a range of 0-11.98% of the total score

The location of each point is corrected for the new area using the formula: 11.98% + ((100%-11.98%) × [percentage]) = 11.98% + (88.02% × [percentage])

Disclaimer: This text was automatically translated from the Dutch version.