Post Examination Information

Post Examination Process

1/28/2010

Report of Results

After completion of the evaluation, candidates are instructed to report to the proctor to receive their score reports. Scores are released only to the candidates and are reported in written form only, in person or by U.S. mail. Scores are not reported over the telephone, by electronic mail or by facsimile.


Examination scores are reported as raw scores and scaled scores. A raw score is the number of correctly answered questions; a scaled score is statistically derived from the raw score. The total score determines whether candidate passes or fails; it is reported as a scaled score ranging between 0 and 99.

The minimum scaled score needed to pass the examination has been set at 70 scaled score units. The reason for reporting scaled scores is that different forms (or versions) of the examination may vary in difficulty. As new forms of the examination are introduced each year, a certain number of questions in each content area are replaced. These changes may cause one form of the examination to be slightly easier or harder than another form. To adjust for these differences in difficulty, a procedure called “equating” is used. The goal of equating is to ensure fairness to all candidates.

In the equating process, the minimum raw score (number of correctly answered questions) required to equal the scaled passing score of 70 is statistically adjusted (or equated). For instance, if the examination is determined to be more difficult than the previous form of the examination, then the minimum
raw passing score required to pass will be slightly lower than the original raw passing score. If the examination is easier than the previous form of the examination, then the minimum raw score will be higher. Equating helps to assure that the scaled passing score of 70 represents the same level of competence no matter which form of the examination a candidate takes.

In addition to the candidate’s total scaled score and the scaled score required to pass, raw scores are reported for the three major categories on the Content Outline. The number of questions answered correctly in each major category compared to the total number of questions possible in that category is reported on the score report (e.g., 15/20). Content categorical information is provided to assist candidates in identifying areas of relative strength and weakness; however, passing or failing the examination is based ONLY on the scaled score. Although a degree of confusion might be avoided by reporting only scaled scores to candidates, NCBDE and AMP believe that by reporting raw scores in
addition to scaled scores, candidates can learn important information about their area(s) of weakness by examining raw subscores by content areas.


Questions concerning Examination results must be referred in writing to NCBDE or AMP Examination Services Department.

Re-Examination

There is no limit to the number of times unsuccessful candidates may take the Examination, provided eligibility requirements in effect at the time of applying for re- Examination are met. A current Application must be submitted with applicable fee each time.

Beginning in 2010, unsuccessful candidates are allowed to apply one time for re-examination during an examination window by completing the online application at www.goamp.com and submitting the application fee. NOTE: In order to retest within the same examination window, AMP must receive the re-application 30 days prior to the end of the examination window. Re-applicants who submit a paper application form may call AMP approximately 7-10 days after mailing their re-application to schedule their examination appointments.

Scores Cancelled by NCBDE or Applied Measurement Professionals (AMP)

NCBDE and AMP are responsible for the validity and integrity of the scores they report. On occasion, occurrences, such as computer malfunction or misconduct by a candidate, may cause a score to be suspect. NCBDE and AMP reserve the right to void or withhold examination results if, upon investigation,
violation of its regulations is discovered.

Certificates and Wallet Cards

Approximately three months after the last date of the testing window, complimentary certificates and wallet cards are provided by NCBDE to those who pass the Examination.

Duplicate Score Report

A duplicate score report must be requested in writing within a year of the Examination date. Requests must include name, social security or assigned identification number, mailing address, Examination date, and signature. Requests must be submitted to NCBDE, 330 E. Algonquin Road, Suite 4, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005. The fee for a duplicate score report is $25; a check or money order made payable to NCBDE for this amount must accompany the request.