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 words 5
2. For each error in capitalization 1
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 solid 2
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 error 10 to 100
2. For decimal error and for each evasion
of a decimal or common fraction test 25
3. For each error in computation or in
copying from the printed question or
from work 10
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 problems 25 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 inserted 5
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 margin 5
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 neat 1
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.