Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-602.550 - Grading of Examinations and Grade Notification
(1) Grading of all examinations shall be as
follows:
(a) Examinations shall be graded by
the Department or its designee. Examination answer sheets shall be
electronically scored. Effective July 1, 2000, the minimum passing score on the
examination is 70%. In rounding percentages, any percentage that is 0.5 or
above shall be rounded up to the next higher whole number. Percentages less
than 0.5 shall be rounded down to the next lower whole number.
(b) After an examination has been graded, the
Department shall reject any questions that do not reliably measure the general
areas of competency. The Department shall review the item analysis and any
statistically questionable items after the examination has been administered.
Based upon this review, the Department shall adjust the scoring key by
eliminating the questionable items for grading purposes. All questions that do
not adequately and reliably measure an applicant's ability to practice the
profession shall be rejected. The Department shall calculate each candidate's
grade using the scoring key or adjusted scoring key.
(2) The Department shall notify the candidate
of the results of the candidate's examination. An examination grade
notification letter shall be withheld for insufficient funds resulting from any
fee. Any candidate failing to achieve a passing score will also be notified of
the requirements for re-examination, and review and appeal rights and
procedures.
(3) If there are
additional adjustments to the scoring key after the mailing of grades for an
examination, amended grade reports shall be mailed to all candidates whose
scores increased from a failing score to a passing score as a result of the
adjustment.
(4) If it is determined
that a candidate's examination or portion thereof cannot be scored through no
fault of the candidate, the candidate shall be permitted to take the next
available regularly scheduled examination at no charge.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 403.869 FS. Law Implemented 403.872 FS.
New 12-30-99, Amended 2-6-02.
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