NAVY SCHOOL MANAGEMENT MANUAL

Step Three: Calculate the grades for scores below 63.
Divide the minimum passing grade by the minimum raw
score.
63 ÷ 30 = 2.1
Subtract 2.1, starting with 63, for each raw score
below 30.
Grade Raw Score
60.9 29
58.8 28
56.7 27
54.6 26
52.5 25
If the minimum passing grade for a course is established at
a grade higher than the minimum, such as 70, the minimum
acceptable grade must still be determined first by the SMEs
and then the grade translated up to 70. CCA may establish
a higher minimum score.
In this instance, the student may perform at the
minimum acceptable level but not pass the test because
the subject matter, the level of training required in
follow-on training or safety requires the graduate to
perform at a higher standard.
In the above example, the student would be required to
answer 34 items correctly to pass the test, which
would be four items above the minimum.
Many computer-grading systems are available to do these
computations. For additional information on computer
support systems, refer to Chapter 6, Section 5.
Minimum Passing Grade for Performance Tests.
The minimum passing grade for performance tests is
determined very much like the knowledge tests. The
curriculum developer prepares the grading criteria at
the time the performance test is developed. If a
numerical grading system is used, maximum point values
should be assigned for each task on the job sheet.
Total of the maximum points normally equals 100.
To determine the minimum passing grade, SMEs should
review the job sheet, evaluation instrument, and
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