NCLEX-PN

during the exam. Focus on answering to the best of your ability, as you're still in the game as long as the computer continues to present questions. If you receive more questions, it indicates the computer has not determined your ability level, and you can still pass the NCLEX-PN® exam! Exam Scoring Structure The new scoring methods allow for moving beyond the current scoring model that is based on candidates' responses being scored as 'all correct' or 'all incorrect'. The new partial credit scoring model allows for polytomous scoring methods meaning some items are no longer scored as completely correct or incorrect. Currently, Multiple Response Select All that Apply only allows for all correct or incorrect scores. The new polytomous models give candidates points for partial understanding. Zero/One (0/1) Scoring The 0/1 Scoring Rule is likely the one you've encountered before in your nursing education. It's the traditional method used for scoring multiple-choice questions with four options: ●​ You receive 1 point for a correct response. ●​ You get 0 points for an incorrect response. For items worth more than 1 point, your total score is calculated as the sum of all correct responses.

Plus/Minus (+/—) Scoring The +/ — Scoring Rule is a way to give you a higher score when you identify and select more relevant information. You might recall those '(Select all that apply)' (or SATA) questions from nursing school, which could be a bit challenging. The good news is that for SATA questions on the NCLEX exam, you can earn partial credit using the +/ — Scoring Rule. Here's how it works:

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