Pass Score

FIKES, KENNETH D. ( (no email) )
Tue, 11 May 1999 10:50:13 -0700

I have to find it entertaining when people think that the pass score could
be as high as 70. Last Fall I sat and read how easy part 7 was and that the
pass mark would reach 70. I passed with approximately a 58. With this I
will make two statements.
1. As long as the exams stay at a similar difficulty level, the pass
mark will NEVER be in the 70's
2. If someone fails an exam higher than 5 and thinks they scored in the
high 60's, they will be surprised when they receive their analysis and see
they got in the 50's. Don't be too overoptimistic when you grade. Rarely
does someone got full credit on a non-problem essay question.

I think the pass mark for part 10 will be in the high 50's or low 60's.