Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) Assessment of Professional Knowledge Practice Exam

What is a raw score?

1. A score that has been adjusted for difficulty

2. An original datum that has not been transformed

3. A composite score based on multiple assessments

4. A percentage score derived from correct answers

The correct answer is: An original datum that has not been transformed

A raw score refers to the original result obtained from a test or assessment, which has not been altered or converted in any way. It is the basic point total reflecting the number of correct responses made by a test-taker. This score provides an immediate measure of performance before any adjustments or calculations, such as scaling or normalization, are applied. In contrast, the other options describe different kinds of scores that involve some form of computation or adjustment. A score adjusted for difficulty takes into account the varying levels of challenge presented by different questions. A composite score, on the other hand, aggregates scores from multiple assessments into a single metric, while a percentage score represents the proportion of correct answers relative to the total number of items, showcasing overall performance but not reflecting the raw, unaltered statistic.