What is the Negative Marking System?

I've answered some questions in the test and I'm sure they're correct, so why did you get zero in the whole grade? The answer is simply because of the Negative Marks system. It is a system specially designed for the wrong choices in tests, which rely on random selection without any knowledge of the question.




What is the difference between a regular assessment system and a negative evaluation system?

The usual test system in many universities and educational institutions is that if a wrong answer is chosen in the exam, this answer will be written off and no grade will be counted. In the case of a negative assessment system, scores will be deducted for each wrong choice from the total score of the exam.

Let's review together a simple example to illustrate this system:

Suppose there is a 10-question test and the final test score is 30 degrees; scores in this system will be calculated as follows:

If the answer is correct (correct answer): You will get 3
If you choose a wrong answer: You will get [1-]
If the question is left blank (not answered): you will get zero
Any wrong choice in the test will cause you to deduct a full score of your total score in this exam.



What is the importance of a negative evaluation system?

Gives a good indication of the overall level of the student in this test
Prevents random selection based on luck
Increases student confidence in themselves; because every examiner knows very well that he is an accountant for every wrong choice and must answer only the questions he knows!

How do you deal with tests that support this system in evaluation?

Prepare well for the test
Read questions with emphasis, especially with regard to units and numbers (for scientific tests)
Answer the easy and guaranteed questions at the beginning of the test, and defer difficult questions that need more thought and time for the end of the test provided you leave them sufficient time taking into account the total time of the test.
Read the selections carefully

Be careful of some choices that may fool you like [no answer]; none of the above; both A and B
Avoid guessing or random selection

Is this system in place in all universities and educational institutions?

Of course not, it is primarily dedicated to the quality of multiple questions and is the multiple choice (MCQ) and the application of this system is subject to the rules and regulations of the institution responsible for this test whether to apply it or not.

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