Scoring
The MCC Evaluating Examination is a four-hour computer-based examination consisting of 175 multiple-choice questions. Of these 175 questions, 150 are scored questions and 25 are non-scored questions.
The 25 non-scored questions are included for quality assurance and/or research purposes, as well as to monitor the performance of the examination in general or specific test questions in particular. While the non-scored questions do not count toward the final mark(s) or pass/fail standing, they are not identified as being non-scored questions; candidates are encouraged to do as well as they can on every question.
Test questions are calibrated on an ability scale resulting in a weight/difficulty being assigned to each question. Examination scores are calculated based on how many questions within each ability level were answered correctly. The questions are weighted so that correct answers from a high ability level will have a higher value toward the examination score than correct answers from a lower ability level. The candidate’s final score and his/her Pass/Fail decision take into account the question weight as well as whether or not the candidate answered the question correctly. The total examination score is not determined by calculating the average of all discipline scores. Points are not deducted for incorrect answers; therefore, it is always advantageous to make a “best guess” even when uncertain of an answer.
For reporting purposes only, examination scores are reported in a standard-scale format. The scores for the MCCEE are reported in relation to a standard setting cohort of examinees who have written the MCCEE. The scores are reported on a scale on which the mean or average score is 271, the standard deviation is 50, and the pass mark is 250. Due to the nature of the examination and the different weight for each question depending on the question’s level of difficulty, results are not presented as a percentage. For example, a candidate writes the examination and answers 100 questions correctly. That candidate cannot compare his or her performance to someone who wrote the examination and also answered 100 questions correctly. Both candidates could receive slightly different scores depending on the weights associated to the items on the examination each of them answered correctly.
The table below provides percentile information about where specific examination scores fall in relation to the standard setting cohort. As shown in the table, a score of 271 falls at the 50th percentile meaning that half of the people who attempt our examination scored higher and half scored lower. A score of 225 falls at the 17.9 percentile; meaning that scores from 17.9% of the people who take the MCCEE fall below that mark and scores from 82.1% of the people who take the examination are higher. A score of 350 falls at the 94.3 percentile; meaning that scores from 94.3% of the people who take the MCCEE fall below that mark and scores from 5.7% of the people who take the examination are higher.
| EE Score | Percentile Rank |
| 50 | 0.0 |
| 100 | 0.0 |
| 150 | 0.8 |
| 175 | 2.7 |
| 200 | 7.8 |
| 225 | 17.9 |
| 250 | 33.7 |
| 260 | 41.3 |
| 270 | 49.2 |
| 271 | 50.0 |
| 280 | 57.1 |
| 290 | 64.8 |
| 300 | 71.9 |
| 325 | 86.0 |
| 350 | 94.3 |
| 375 | 98.1 |
| 400 | 99.5 |
| 450 | 100.0 |
| 500 | 100.0 |
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