The TOTAL number of correct questions is the ONLY thing counts.
You can fail one section and still pass if you get high scores on other sections. The TOTAL number of correct questions is the ONLY thing counts. There was a heated discussion at NCARB forum or somewhere. This is resolved already.
I keep getting questions on this.
Can NCARB confirm the above? Thanks!
Gang Chen, Author, AIA, LEED AP BD+C (GreenExamEducation.com)
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Many people have the same thoughts, but it is not true. The only thing matter is the total number of correct questions. This was discussed and confirmed by NCARB.
Here is the official NCARB post:
https://www.ncarb.org/blog/what-score-do-you-need-to-pass-the-are
Gang Chen, Author, AIA, LEED AP BD+C (GreenExamEducation.com)
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Hi all,
Gang Chen is correct, your total score is determined by adding up the points earned for all correctly answered items. If your score is equal to or greater than the minimum necessary (cut score), you’ll receive a passing score. If your score is less than the minimum required, you’ll receive a failing score. Your score is based on your performance across the entire division, not section by section. If you do poorly in one section, it’s possible to still pass by doing really well in other areas.
You can read more about how the ARE is scored here - https://www.ncarb.org/blog/how-are-5-is-scored
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