Understanding a 60-Question Test Scale
Taking a test with 60 questions means every single question is worth approximately 1.67%. Because of this, missing just a few questions can have a slightly larger impact on your grade than on a 100-question exam, but offers more cushion than a shorter test.
To calculate your grade manually, subtract the number of wrong answers from 60 to find your total correct answers. Then, divide your correct answers by the total (60) and multiply the result by 100. For instance, if you miss 12 questions, you got 48 correct. 48 divided by 60 equals 0.80, giving you exactly an 80% (B-).
Here are some quick benchmarks for a standard 60-question grading scale:
- To get an A (90%+): You can miss no more than 6 questions.
- To get a B (80%+): You can miss between 7 and 12 questions.
- To get a C (70%+): You can miss between 13 and 18 questions.
- To pass (60%+): You must get at least 36 questions correct.
If you're studying for an upcoming final exam that happens to consist of exactly 60 questions, knowing how many questions you can safely miss is a great way to prioritize your time during the test. If you want to calculate how this test grade will impact your overall class average, jump over to our Final Grade Calculator.
Why Use This Pre-Computed Chart?
When grading large stacks of papers, recalculating percentages for every paper that has slightly different wrong answers can become very time-consuming. Using a pre-computed rubric table drastically reduces the cognitive load of grading. It is highly recommended that teachers print out this scale or keep it pinned to their browser so they can rapidly look up scores based purely on the number of incorrect marks found on the student's exam sheet. This method minimizes errors and standardizes the entire grading procedure.