CHAPTER XII.

RULES FOR RATING.

Formula by Which Percentage Is Attained and
Credited to the Competitor.

All examination papers are rated according to the following rules:

Every correct answer, 100.

Every faulty answer according to its value on a scale of 100 and deduct the sum of the error marks of each answer from 100.

The difference between the sum of the error marks of each answer and 100 will be the mark of the answer.

Rules for Rating Spelling.

From 100 deduct—
1. For each error in spelling when the exercise consists of 20 words5
2. For each error in capitalization1
3. For each failure to use or for each wrong use of the hyphen and for each improper division of a word into a compound word when required to be written solid2

Rules for Rating Arithmetic.

From 100 deduct—
1. For each wrong process, producing incorrect result, in proportion to the number of steps involved and gravity of error10 to 100
2. For decimal error and for each evasion of a decimal or common fraction test25
3. For each error in computation or in copying from the printed question or from work10
4. For minor errors, such as wrong indication of a correct process, incorrect or inconsistent punctuation, improper use of symbols of designation, improper or incorrect designation of a partial or final results, etc.5 to 10
5. For failure to show work, as required in solution of problems25 to 75

Rules for Rating Letter Writing.

In rating the letter, its errors in form and address, in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, syntax and style, and its adherence to and treatment of the subject given, are considered, and its value, in the judgment of the examiners, determined on a scale of 100.

In determining the mark for letter writing it is proper for the examiner to be guided in a general way by the following scheme: Excellent, 95 to 90; good, 90 to 80; fair, 80 to 70; ordinary, 70 to 60; poor, 60 to 50; very poor, 50 to 25; practically worthless, 25 to 0.

Rules for Rating Penmanship.

Penmanship is rated according to its value on a scale of 100. In determining the rating, legibility, neatness and general appearance, as well as correctness and uniformity in the formation of words, letters and punctuation marks, are considered, and it is proper for examiners to be guided in a general way by the following scheme: Excellent, 90 to 85; very good, 85 to 80; good, 80 to 75; ordinary, 75 to 70; poor, 70 to 65; very poor, 65 to 50; below the grade of “very poor,” 50 to 10.

Rules for Rating Copying from Plain Copy.

From 100 deduct—
1. For each word or figure omitted, repeated, substituted, or improperly inserted5
2. For each error in spelling, for each transposition, for each abbreviation not in the copy, for each failure to capitalize according to copy, for each failure to punctuate according to copy, for each failure to indent margin as in copy, for each error in paragraphing, and for irregularity in left-hand margin5
3. For each misdivision of a word at the end of a line, for each omission or improper use of the hyphen in dividing a word at the end of a line, for each word altered, interlined, or canceled, for each blot or minor erasure, if not neat1
4. For any other deviation from copy not covered by the foregoing, charges are made in the discretion of the examiners.

Rules for Rating Reading Addresses.

The rating on this subject is for accuracy only. A charge is made for each error or omission in noting the errors on the printed sheet, when compared with the correct written addresses given. The difference between the sum of the errors thus found and 100 is the rating on this subject.