Average Scaled Score*: 50
High Score: 70
Low Score: 24
Number of passing scores: 1
Mode: 48
Median: 53
Number of test takers: 53 (out of 60 - make-ups not yet given)
*Scaled score is the score that counts in the sense that it is the raw score (out of 85 possible points) converted to the 0-100 scale we are all familiar with, 65 representing a passing grade in most places.
Not the results I had hoped for, but not unexpected for January, half-way through the curriculum. An average of 50 is at the low end of my range of expected outcomes. A lot of questions on this particular exam revolved around genetics and Human Body System/Homeostasis, which are coming up in the curriculum. It was definitely more difficult than the practice version we looked at in class earlier (June 1999).
Still, I expected a few more to pass the exam outright - a couple came close with 63 and 64. A lot of students in the 50's range - actually a distinct clustering at the 48-56 range (29 students), and that represents a range of only 7 raw score points out of 85. I certainly have hope now that everyone who puts his/her mind to can pass this exam in June. A lot of students continue to be confused by the wording of questions and the (non-science) vocabulary can throw them off at times. By June, they will have most of the major content areas covered and they will have seen the exam a couple more times, which means they should be more comfortable with it.
The low score of 10 is really bothersome. 10 points could easily be had by simply marking all the multiple choice questions with a B or C. This student clearly put no effort into the exam, leaving all the short answer items blank. Looks like time to call mom.
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