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Threshold values are a dynamic feature in Inspera Assessment that allows Planners to automate the conversion of candidates' total test points into final grades. This feature defines specific point ranges at the test level that automatically generate a grade based on the candidate's overall performance. 

This article explains what test-level threshold values are, outlines their purpose for Planners, and describes how they are initially generated for a test.

What are test-level thresholds

Test-level threshold values define ranges of total points that correspond to specific grades for the entire assessment. Based on the total number of points achieved by the candidate across all questions, Inspera Assessment automatically generates a final grade by comparing these total points to the chosen grading scale and the configured threshold values. While Graders award points for individual questions, the overall test grade is primarily derived from these test-level thresholds. Graders can easily override the suggested final grade if needed.

Important information for Planners:

• The initial decision on whether threshold values should be used for a test is made by the Planner during the test preparation process. Planners are also responsible for initially setting the threshold values.
• Threshold values can be removed or changed by the Planner after the test has started, and before grading is confirmed.

Initial Setup of Threshold Values for a Test

Threshold values are initially set up in the Assessment settings section of the test during its planning stage. For more information see the article on how to create a test. The threshold values will be generated automatically when they are set, but they can also be changed to a different distribution by the Planner or Grader.

• If a test consists solely of manually marked questions, the threshold values must be actively enabled by the Planner if required.
• When setting up an exam using a question set with at least one automatically marked question, Inspera Assessment auto-generates threshold values based on the chosen grading scale and the maximum possible score in the chosen question set.

• The threshold values are generated based on the following general distribution:
  • To get an "A" you must have at least 83 % correct score.
  • To get a "B" you must have at least 66 % correct score.
  • To get a "C" you must have at least 50 % correct score.
  • To get a "D" you must have at least 33 % correct score.
  • To get an "E" you must have at least 16 % correct score.
  • If you have less than 16 % correct score you get an "F".