Examples:Multiple Choice questionsA multiple choice question worth 10 points that has 8 options will have 7 attempts to get the correct answer with the following possible grade outcomes based on the selected reduced score grading method: | Attempt | No Negative Points | Negative Points | One Free Try + No Negative Points | One Free Try + Negative Points |
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| 1 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | | 2 | 8.57 | 7.14 | 10 | 10 | | 3 | 7.14 | 4.29 | 8.336.67 | | 4 | 5.71 | 1.43 | 6.67 | 3.33 | | 5 | 4.29 | -1.43 | 50 | | 6 | 2.86 | -4.29 | 3.33 | -3.33 | | 7 | 1.43 | -7.14 | 1.67 | -6.67 | | Never correct | 0 | -10 | 0-10 | Free response questionsFree response questions do not have listed options to limit the number of retries, so these questions allow you 7 attempts. The reduced score grading calculation is slightly different as negative points do not apply. | Attempt | Normal | One Free Try |
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| 1 | 10 | 10 | | 2 | 9.3 | 10 | | 3 | 8.65 | 9.3 | | 4 | 8.04 | 8.65 | | 5 | 7.48 | 8.04 | | 6 | 6.96 | 7.48 | | 7 | 6.47 | 6.96 | | Never correct | 0 | 0 | | Note |
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| We recommend instructors notify students when using this style of grading scheme, but it is ultimately your instructor's decision. As always, please contact us if you have concerns at quest@cns.utexas.edu. |
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