The 17 LT and Captains exam had no curve. the LT exam from 17 had 2 throw outs 1 double answer. The only test ever to have an actual curve prior to this 23 sgts and captains exam was the 2017 sgts exam.
-- Edited by Semp1 on Wednesday 5th of July 2023 10:57:58 PM
Ididntmakethecut said
Jul 6, 2023
I thought only 300-400 passed
Ididntmakethecut said
Jul 6, 2023
The 2015 Lt test they threw out 20 questions due to judgment questions. Dont know if this test were be as lucky
3testwonder said
Jul 6, 2023
All exams are curved now
Zeph said
Jul 6, 2023
The exams are not curved. Theyre adjusted due to different variations of tests given. The adjustments are created to neutralize any semblance of unfairness among the test takers.
Ididntmakethecut said
Jul 6, 2023
Does anybody know any LTs that went to dcas for the protest question with some info
3testwonder said
Jul 6, 2023
Yes adjusted according to that chart
countryroads said
Jul 6, 2023
Zeph wrote:
The exams are not curved. Theyre adjusted due to different variations of tests given. The adjustments are created to neutralize any semblance of unfairness among the test takers.
You literally just described a curve in different wording lol
Tunit said
Jul 6, 2023
I believe he was describing a le curve. Totally different
Semp1 said
Jul 6, 2023
A curve is when they make for example on the 17 sgts exam a 61=70 by determining the median score and use a bell format through the entire exam. This only started with the 17 sgts exam, which was the only test to have the curve at that point and current exams. Throwouts are not curves. They are badly written questions that must be thrown out or have double answers. The curved exams have throw outs, double answers and a curve. If the throwouts and doubles get you to that 61 you now get a 70. Its curved through out. Totally different. Theres no mystery to it. Just do a FOIL request and ask the reasons why a curve is implemented, who determines it, and how and youll get your answer If there is so much interest in it.
-- Edited by Semp1 on Thursday 6th of July 2023 07:56:04 PM
NauseousPBBN said
Jul 6, 2023
The exams are SCALED but everyone uses the word curve.
Semp1 said
Jul 7, 2023
NauseousPBBN wrote:
The exams are SCALED but everyone uses the word curve.
a scale and curve are essentially the same thing.
-- Edited by Semp1 on Friday 7th of July 2023 08:37:54 AM
NauseousPBBN said
Jul 7, 2023
They most definitely are not but okay lol
Semp1 said
Jul 7, 2023
NauseousPBBN wrote:
They most definitely are not but okay lol
Either way both add points not obtained from getting a question correct but from a formula. scaling changes the grade boundaries in regard to what equals 100. So you are most likely correct but they are essentially the same thing just done differently. I agree its most likely scaled and not curved. But how do you know its scaled and not curved? Did DCAS tell you this through an official request? We are speaking like one is better than the other.
-- Edited by Semp1 on Friday 7th of July 2023 03:23:00 PM
NauseousPBBN said
Jul 7, 2023
Simple math. Raw score + throwouts + 0.231 for every question wrong + seniority/medals/etc
The equation works everytime for every person on the last two exams plus 2017 Sgt Exam.
Papi825 said
Jul 20, 2023
NauseousPBBN wrote:
Simple math. Raw score + throwouts + 0.231 for every question wrong + seniority/medals/etc
The equation works everytime for every person on the last two exams plus 2017 Sgt Exam.
Youre 100% correct. I used this same equation after I got my final score to see if it was legit. it was legit.
Does anyone have the exact number of test takers?
1325
It was 1325 that was the size of the list
The 17 LT and Captains exam had no curve. the LT exam from 17 had 2 throw outs 1 double answer. The only test ever to have an actual curve prior to this 23 sgts and captains exam was the 2017 sgts exam.
-- Edited by Semp1 on Wednesday 5th of July 2023 10:57:58 PM
You literally just described a curve in different wording lol
I believe he was describing a le curve. Totally different
A curve is when they make for example on the 17 sgts exam a 61=70 by determining the median score and use a bell format through the entire exam. This only started with the 17 sgts exam, which was the only test to have the curve at that point and current exams. Throwouts are not curves. They are badly written questions that must be thrown out or have double answers. The curved exams have throw outs, double answers and a curve. If the throwouts and doubles get you to that 61 you now get a 70. Its curved through out. Totally different. Theres no mystery to it. Just do a FOIL request and ask the reasons why a curve is implemented, who determines it, and how and youll get your answer If there is so much interest in it.
-- Edited by Semp1 on Thursday 6th of July 2023 07:56:04 PM
-- Edited by Semp1 on Friday 7th of July 2023 08:37:54 AM
Either way both add points not obtained from getting a question correct but from a formula. scaling changes the grade boundaries in regard to what equals 100. So you are most likely correct but they are essentially the same thing just done differently. I agree its most likely scaled and not curved. But how do you know its scaled and not curved? Did DCAS tell you this through an official request? We are speaking like one is better than the other.
-- Edited by Semp1 on Friday 7th of July 2023 03:23:00 PM
The equation works everytime for every person on the last two exams plus 2017 Sgt Exam.
Youre 100% correct. I used this same equation after I got my final score to see if it was legit. it was legit.