SDLA Quick Fix Idea · QF-079
Quiz scores look incorrect
Review the answer key, point values, question type, partial-credit settings, manually graded items, and dropped questions.
Teacher
Students completed an online quiz, but the scores do not look right. What should I inspect?
Work through these checks in order.
- Inspect the scoring setupReview the answer key, point values, question type, partial-credit settings, manually graded items, and dropped questions.
- Test the scoring logicTest the scoring logic with a sample response before changing live grades.
- Correct consistentlyIf correction is needed, document the rule and recalculate consistently.
Keep in mind: Preserve the original results and communicate material scoring changes clearly.
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