1. What is Raw Score?

The raw score is the most basic form of scoring, representing the number of correct answers or points earned on a test or assessment without any adjustments or transformations.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• Total Correct Answers — The number of questions answered correctly

Explanation: The raw score is simply the count of correct responses, without any weighting or scaling.

3. Importance of Raw Score Calculation

Details: Raw scores provide the foundation for more complex scoring systems. They are essential for creating scaled scores, percentiles, and other derived metrics used in test interpretation.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Simply enter the number of correct answers. The calculator will output the raw score, which is identical to the input value in this basic calculation.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is raw score the same as percentage?
A: No, raw score is the count of correct answers, while percentage would be (raw score/total possible) × 100.

Q2: What's the difference between raw score and scaled score?
A: Raw score is unadjusted, while scaled scores are transformed to allow comparison across different test versions.

Q3: Can raw scores be compared directly?
A: Only if the tests have identical content and difficulty. Otherwise, transformation is needed for fair comparison.

Q4: Why use raw scores at all?
A: They provide the most transparent and easily understood measure of performance before any statistical adjustments.

Q5: How do you convert raw scores to percentiles?
A: This requires normative data showing how a particular raw score compares to a reference population.