How is each item scored in the ARE?

• A. Each item is worth one point and is scored as either correct or incorrect, with no partial credit.
• B. Each item can earn fractional credit.
• C. Some items are unscored.
• D. Each item has multiple partial credit possibilities.

Answer: (A)

In ARE scoring, each item is worth one point and is scored as either correct or incorrect, with no partial credit. Some questions on a test are unscored or used as pretest items to help develop future exams, so they don’t affect your final score. The total score comes from the number of scored questions you answer correctly, emphasizing choosing the best answer for each item without relying on partial credit.