{"id":1457,"date":"2018-07-26T15:36:37","date_gmt":"2018-07-26T15:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/?p=1457"},"modified":"2023-08-23T13:12:02","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T13:12:02","slug":"blackboard-using-negative-scoring-in-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/2018\/07\/26\/blackboard-using-negative-scoring-in-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"Blackboard: Using negative scoring in tests"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>Blackboard Tests provide an option to <strong>deduct marks for selecting incorrect answers<\/strong>. This option can be used in Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer and Matching Questions.<\/p>\n<pre><img data-attachment-id=\"904\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/2018\/06\/28\/turnitin-create-and-import-a-qualitative-rubric-using-excel\/i-100-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/06\/i-100-2.png?fit=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"100,100\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"i-100-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/06\/i-100-2.png?fit=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/06\/i-100-2.png?fit=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-904\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/06\/i-100-2.png\" alt=\"Important information!\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/06\/i-100-2.png?w=100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/06\/i-100-2.png?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe use of negative marking (i.e. the deduction of marks or fractions of marks for incorrect answers) is only permitted in exceptional circumstances, such as in relation to a programme with Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies accreditation. In such cases, the School is required to discuss the issue with the relevant Teaching and Learning Dean. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/cqsd\/-\/media\/project\/functions\/cqsd\/documents\/qap\/10-marking-withannexes.pdf\">Section 10.5.3. of the Assessment Handbook<\/a>)<\/pre>\n<h2>How to enable negative scoring on a Test<\/h2>\n<p>Create your Test as usual:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Go to <strong>Control Panel &gt; Course Tools &gt; Tests, Surveys &amp; Pools<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"3993\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/2018\/07\/26\/blackboard-using-negative-scoring-in-tests\/1-139\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/1-78.png?fit=823%2C516&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"823,516\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/1-78.png?fit=823%2C516&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/1-78.png?fit=823%2C516&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3993\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/1-78.png\" alt=\"Drop down menu and Edit of a test canvas\" width=\"823\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/1-78.png?w=823&amp;ssl=1 823w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/1-78.png?resize=768%2C482&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/1-78.png?resize=150%2C94&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/1-78.png?resize=366%2C229&amp;ssl=1 366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/1-78.png?resize=770%2C483&amp;ssl=1 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Click on<strong> Tests<\/strong> then choose <strong>Build Test<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Enter a <strong>Title<\/strong> and (optionally) description and instructions.<\/p>\n<p>In the Test Canvas, click on <strong>Question Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"3961\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/2018\/08\/15\/blackboard-tests-creating-online-assessment-activities-for-your-students\/5-120\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/5-28.png?fit=1665%2C314&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1665,314\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"5\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/5-28.png?fit=1665%2C314&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/5-28.png?fit=980%2C185&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3961 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/5-28.png\" alt=\"Question Settings button in top right of test canvas\" width=\"1665\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/5-28.png?w=1665&amp;ssl=1 1665w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/5-28.png?resize=768%2C145&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/5-28.png?resize=150%2C28&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/5-28.png?resize=366%2C69&amp;ssl=1 366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/5-28.png?resize=770%2C145&amp;ssl=1 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This page enables a variety of useful features. The ones with which we are concerned here are under the section labelled <strong>Scoring<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"3995\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/2018\/07\/26\/blackboard-using-negative-scoring-in-tests\/2-141\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/2-80.png?fit=745%2C345&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"745,345\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/2-80.png?fit=745%2C345&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/2-80.png?fit=745%2C345&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3995 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/2-80.png\" alt=\"Highlighting the partial and negative scoring options in Scoring\" width=\"745\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/2-80.png?w=745&amp;ssl=1 745w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/2-80.png?resize=150%2C69&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/2-80.png?resize=366%2C169&amp;ssl=1 366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you wish to assign negative marks, you first need to <strong>select<\/strong>\u00a0&#8216;Specify partial-credit options for answers&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>You will then see the option to select &#8216;Specify negative points options for answers&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>Press <strong>Submit<\/strong>, and return to the Test Canvas.<\/p>\n<h2>How to define negative scores for individual questions<\/h2>\n<p>Use <strong>Create Question<\/strong> to add questions:<\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"3997\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/2018\/07\/26\/blackboard-using-negative-scoring-in-tests\/4-129\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/4-72.png?fit=642%2C163&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"642,163\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/4-72.png?fit=642%2C163&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/4-72.png?fit=642%2C163&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3997 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/4-72.png\" alt=\"Create Question menu in left of Test canvas screen.\" width=\"642\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/4-72.png?w=642&amp;ssl=1 642w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/4-72.png?resize=150%2C38&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/4-72.png?resize=366%2C93&amp;ssl=1 366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>or <strong>Edit<\/strong> an existing question.<\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"3996\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/2018\/07\/26\/blackboard-using-negative-scoring-in-tests\/3-138\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/3-79.png?fit=927%2C387&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"927,387\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/3-79.png?fit=927%2C387&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/3-79.png?fit=927%2C387&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3996 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/3-79.png\" alt=\"Chevron and drop down menu for editing a test question\" width=\"927\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/3-79.png?w=927&amp;ssl=1 927w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/3-79.png?resize=768%2C321&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/3-79.png?resize=150%2C63&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/3-79.png?resize=366%2C153&amp;ssl=1 366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/3-79.png?resize=770%2C321&amp;ssl=1 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 927px) 100vw, 927px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For each question where you wish to assign any form of partial credit and\/or negative marks, when editing the question you need to <strong>tick<\/strong> on &#8216;Allow Partial Credit&#8217; in the <strong>Options<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n<p>When you tick this, the option appears to &#8216;Allow Negative Scores for Incorrect Answers&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"9224\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/2018\/07\/26\/blackboard-using-negative-scoring-in-tests\/test-7\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/Test-7.png?fit=1187%2C783&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1187,783\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Test 7\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/Test-7.png?fit=1187%2C783&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/Test-7.png?fit=980%2C646&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9224\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/Test-7.png\" alt=\"Screen shot of Test text editor with partial credit box checked. \" width=\"1187\" height=\"783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/Test-7.png?w=1187&amp;ssl=1 1187w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/Test-7.png?resize=768%2C507&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/Test-7.png?resize=150%2C99&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/Test-7.png?resize=366%2C241&amp;ssl=1 366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/Test-7.png?resize=770%2C508&amp;ssl=1 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then, for each wrong answer you can <strong>enter a figure<\/strong> in the Partial Credit box.<\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"9226\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/2018\/07\/26\/blackboard-using-negative-scoring-in-tests\/test-8\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/Test-8.png?fit=938%2C436&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"938,436\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Test 8\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/Test-8.png?fit=938%2C436&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/Test-8.png?fit=938%2C436&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9226\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/Test-8.png\" alt=\"Test answer text editor with Partial credit amount added\" width=\"938\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/Test-8.png?w=938&amp;ssl=1 938w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/Test-8.png?resize=768%2C357&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/Test-8.png?resize=150%2C70&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/Test-8.png?resize=366%2C170&amp;ssl=1 366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/07\/Test-8.png?resize=770%2C358&amp;ssl=1 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 938px) 100vw, 938px\" \/><\/p>\n<pre><img data-attachment-id=\"904\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/2018\/06\/28\/turnitin-create-and-import-a-qualitative-rubric-using-excel\/i-100-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/06\/i-100-2.png?fit=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"100,100\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"i-100-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/06\/i-100-2.png?fit=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/06\/i-100-2.png?fit=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-904\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/06\/i-100-2.png\" alt=\"Important information!\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/06\/i-100-2.png?w=100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/06\/i-100-2.png?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/>\r\n\u00a0\r\nThe on-screen text says:\r\nIndicate percentage of points possible that should be assigned when this option is chosen. A negative percentage in this field will reduce the student's overall grade for the test in which this question is used.\r\n<\/pre>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Examples<\/h3>\n<p>(Where 10 marks have been allocated for a correct answer)<\/p>\n<p>50\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 assign half of the available marks for this question, for a partially-correct answer<\/p>\n<p>i.e. 5 marks<\/p>\n<p>-50\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 deduct half of the available marks for this question from the student\u2019s score<\/p>\n<p>i.e. \u20135 marks<\/p>\n<p>-100 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 deduct all of the available marks for this question from the student\u2019s score<\/p>\n<p>i.e. \u201310 marks<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<pre><img data-attachment-id=\"903\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/2018\/06\/28\/turnitin-create-and-import-a-qualitative-rubric-using-excel\/t-100-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/06\/t-100-2.png?fit=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"100,100\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"t-100-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/06\/t-100-2.png?fit=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/06\/t-100-2.png?fit=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-903\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/06\/t-100-2.png\" alt=\"Helpful tip!\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/06\/t-100-2.png?w=100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/06\/t-100-2.png?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/>\r\n\u00a0\r\nIt is not possible to deduct a percentage higher than 100.\r\n<\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Blackboard Tests provide an option to deduct marks for selecting incorrect answers. This option can be used in Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer and Matching Questions. The use of negative marking (i.e. the deduction of marks or fractions of marks for incorrect answers) is only permitted in exceptional circumstances, such as in relation to a programme with Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies accreditation. In such cases, the School is required to discuss the issue with the relevant Teaching and Learning Dean. (Section 10.5.3. of the Assessment Handbook) How to enable negative scoring on a Test Create your Test as usual: \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Go to Control Panel &gt; Course Tools &gt; Tests, Surveys &amp; Pools. &nbsp; \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Click on Tests then choose Build Test \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Enter a Title and (optionally) description and instructions. In the Test Canvas, click on Question Settings. This page enables a variety of useful features. The ones with which we are concerned here are under the section labelled Scoring. If you wish to assign negative marks, you first need to select\u00a0&#8216;Specify partial-credit options for answers&#8217;. You will then see the option to select &#8216;Specify negative points options for answers&#8217;. Press Submit, and return to the Test Canvas. How to define negative scores for individual questions Use Create Question to add questions: or Edit an existing question. For each question where you wish to assign any form of partial credit and\/or negative marks, when editing the question you need to tick on &#8216;Allow Partial Credit&#8217; in the Options section. When you tick this, the option appears to &#8216;Allow Negative Scores for Incorrect Answers&#8217;. Then, for each wrong answer you can enter a figure in the Partial Credit box. \u00a0 The on-screen text says: Indicate percentage of points possible that should be assigned when this option is chosen. A negative percentage in this field will reduce the student&#8217;s overall grade for the test in which this question is used. &nbsp; Examples (Where 10 marks have been allocated for a correct answer) 50\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 assign half of the available marks for this question, for a partially-correct answer i.e. 5 marks -50\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 deduct half of the available marks for this question from the student\u2019s score i.e. \u20135 marks -100 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 deduct all of the available marks for this question from the student\u2019s score i.e. \u201310 marks &nbsp; \u00a0 It is not possible to deduct a percentage higher than 100.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":65,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"no","_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}},"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[228,234,245],"tags":[103,126],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Blackboard: Using negative scoring in tests - Blackboard Help for Staff - University of Reading<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Blackboard: Using negative scoring in tests - Blackboard Help for Staff - University of Reading\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Introduction Blackboard Tests provide an option to deduct marks for selecting incorrect answers. 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