How to interpret Subject GRE Test Scores?
The score calculation procedure for the traditional paper-based Subject GRE test is based on an intricate ratio between the number of questions answered correctly and the difficulty level of the questions on the test form. This means that a similar number of correct responses on variant tests may not necessarily result in the same reported score. Score equating is a very significant score adjusting process when it comes to Subject GRE tests. In this method, the number of answered questions is also figured into the calculation of the reported score as it confines the number that can be answered properly. The test scoring is a two-tier process, • First, a raw score is calculated, which, is the number of questions answered correctly subtracting 1/4th of the questions you answered incorrectly. • Then, the raw score is changed to a scaled score through a process termed equating that records the differences among the difficulty levels of various test editions. A single total score is reporte