NHEEE Scoring and Evaluation 2

Question 1

On the NHEEE, what happens if a student leaves a multiple-choice question blank?

Accepted Answer

No points are added or deducted

Answer

Unanswered questions receive no credit and carry no penalty, so leaving a question blank is neutral.

Question 2

Which body is primarily responsible for setting scoring standards for the NHEEE?

Accepted Answer

The national testing authority that administers the exam

Answer

The national testing authority that administers the NHEEE establishes and maintains all scoring standards.

Question 3

A student scores at the 85th percentile on the NHEEE. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The student scored higher than 85% of test-takers

Answer

A percentile rank of 85 means the student outperformed 85% of the norm group.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of score equating on the NHEEE?

Accepted Answer

To ensure scores from different test administrations are comparable

Answer

Score equating adjusts for differences in difficulty across test forms so that scores remain comparable across administrations.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a 'cut score' on the NHEEE?

Accepted Answer

A minimum score required to meet a performance standard

Answer

A cut score is the minimum scaled score a student must achieve to be classified as meeting a given performance level.

(NHEEE) National Higher Education Entrance Examination Practice Test