Quiz Negative Marking Calculator
Total quiz points from correct, wrong and unanswered counts using entered rewards and penalties.
Result for the values shown.
Calculations run in your browser.
What to enter
| Input | Meaning and units |
|---|---|
| Correct answers (answers) | Enter correct answers in answers; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Incorrect answers (answers) | Enter incorrect answers in answers; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Unanswered questions (questions) | Enter unanswered questions in questions; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Points per correct answer (points) | Enter points per correct answer in points; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Deduction per incorrect answer (points) | Enter deduction per incorrect answer in points; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
Understanding your result
Raw scores can be negative; no minimum-score floor is assumed.
Common mistakes
- Do not apply a zero floor unless the actual marking scheme specifies it.
Check your calculation
- Use the worked example as a known reference case, then change one input at a time and check the direction and units of the response.
Calculation checks, sources and review limits
What is my score when incorrect answers lose points?
Total quiz points from correct, wrong and unanswered counts using entered rewards and penalties.
Common uses
- What is my score when incorrect answers lose points
How it works
Add rewards for correct answers and subtract the entered penalty for incorrect answers; blanks contribute zero. Raw scores can be negative; no minimum-score floor is assumed. Arithmetic under the entered grading convention only; no institutional grade, credit or attendance policy is inferred. Examples are illustrative.
Worked example
Enter Correct answers: 12 answers; Incorrect answers: 3 answers; Unanswered questions: 5 questions; Points per correct answer: 2 points; Deduction per incorrect answer: 0.5 points. Results: Raw quiz score: 22.5 points; Question count: 20 questions; Maximum raw score: 40 points.