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Test Score with Negative Marking

Test Score with Negative Marking: explore an explicit model with input checks, a formula and a worked example.

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Enter correct answers.
Enter wrong answers.
Enter unanswered.
Enter points per correct answer.
Enter penalty per wrong answer.

Formula

score=correct × points−wrong × penalty; maximum=all questions × points.
  • Use the units shown beside each field.
  • Results update automatically whenever you change an input.
  • Displayed values use up to four decimal places, or scientific notation for very small or large numbers. Calculations use standard floating-point arithmetic; exact integer and fraction tools identify their own precision rules.
  • Equal-value questions; unanswered questions earn zero. Negative totals are allowed. No exam-specific scaling or percentile prediction.

Example Calculation

Example inputs
  • Correct answers: 30
  • Wrong answers: 10
  • Unanswered: 10
  • Points per correct answer: 4
  • Penalty per wrong answer: 1

30 correct at +4, 10 wrong at −1 and 10 blank give 110 out of 200, or 55%.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use this calculator?

Enter correct answers, wrong answers, unanswered, points per correct answer, penalty per wrong answer. The result updates automatically. Use Reset to restore the example values.

What method does it use?

score=correct × points−wrong × penalty; maximum=all questions × points.. Equal-value questions; unanswered questions earn zero. Negative totals are allowed. No exam-specific scaling or percentile prediction.

Why might a rounded result differ?

The calculation keeps full numeric precision internally, then rounds the displayed result. Rounding intermediate steps by hand can produce a slightly different answer.

Are my inputs saved online?

No. This calculator processes your inputs in your browser. A recently used list stores only calculator names on this device, not your entered values.

Check the assumptions and units before using this result. Read about calculation methods.