Formula by Which Percentage Is Attained and Credited to the Competitor.
 
All examination papers are rated according to the following rules:
Every correct answer, 100.
Every faulty answer according to its value on a scale of 100 and deduct the sum of the error marks of each answer from 100.
The difference between the sum of the error marks of each answer and 100 will be the mark of the answer.
Rules for Rating Spelling.
 
From 100 deduct—
1. For each error in spelling when the exercise consists of 20 words 5
2. For each error in capitalization 1
3. For each failure to use or for each wrong use of the hyphen and for each improper division of a word into a [91] compound word when required to be written solid 2
Rules for Rating Arithmetic.
 
From 100 deduct—
1. For each wrong process, producing incorrect result, in proportion to the number of steps involved and gravity of error 10 to 100
2. For decimal error and for each evasion of a decimal or common fraction test 25
3. For each error in computation or in copying from the printed question or from work 10
4. For minor errors, such as wrong indication of a correct process, incorrect or inconsistent punctuation, improper use of symbols of designation, improper or incorrect designation of a partial or final results, etc. 5 to 10
5. For failure to show work, as required in solution of problems 25 to 75
Rules for Rating Letter Writing.
 
In rating the letter, its errors in form and address, in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, syntax and[92] style, and its adherence to and treatment of the subject given, are considered, and its value, in the judgment of the examiner............