1. What is the Normalized Marks Equation?

The Normalized Marks equation converts raw scores to a standardized scale between 0 and 100, relative to the minimum and maximum possible scores. This allows for fair comparison of performance across different tests or grading systems.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Normalized Marks equation:

Where:

• \( NM \) — Normalized Marks (0-100)
• \( M \) — Raw marks obtained
• \( Min \) — Minimum possible marks
• \( Max \) — Maximum possible marks

Explanation: The equation scales the difference between the obtained marks and minimum marks relative to the total possible range, then converts it to a percentage.

3. Importance of Normalized Marks

Details: Normalization is crucial when comparing results from different tests with varying difficulty levels or grading scales. It provides a standardized measure of performance.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your raw marks, the minimum possible score, and the maximum possible score. All values must be valid (Max > Min, Marks ≥ Min).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why use normalized marks instead of raw scores?
A: Normalized marks allow fair comparison across different tests or grading systems with varying difficulty levels and scoring ranges.

Q2: What does a normalized mark of 100 mean?
A: A score of 100 means you achieved the maximum possible marks in the test or assessment.

Q3: Can normalized marks be less than 0?
A: No, the equation ensures normalized marks range from 0 (minimum score) to 100 (maximum score).

Q4: When is normalization most useful?
A: Particularly valuable when combining or comparing results from multiple tests with different scoring systems.

Q5: Does normalization change the ranking of students?
A: No, it preserves the relative ranking while converting to a common scale.