NJ Minimum Passing Score Revealed for FE and PE

[The Runge Kutta]

http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/pels/Pages/FAQ.aspx

What is the minimum passing score on the Fundamentals and Principles and Practices portions of the engineering examinations?

A grade of 70 is the minimum passing score.



Well there it is folks. 

 

[matt267 PE]

http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/pels/Pages/FAQ.aspx

What is the minimum passing score on the Fundamentals and Principles and Practices portions of the engineering examinations?


A grade of 70 is the minimum passing score.



Well there it is folks. 

But is it a scaled 70%?

 

[The Runge Kutta]

But is it a scaled 70%?

:reading:  Good question. 

 

[user 30371]

Is it 70/80 or 70% out of however many questions NCEES didn't exclude? 

 

[Sooner100]

Should be 70% of those considered for scoring.

 

[rascal22]

I had a 68% the first time (and I failed) - so if that is true, it is devastating.  TWO MORE PROBLEMS!  AH!  Oh well, it's over and done with.

 

[Sooner100]

I had a 68% the first time (and I failed) - so if that is true, it is devastating.  TWO MORE PROBLEMS!  AH!  Oh well, it's over and done with.

That hurts a lot. Sorry to hear that. Start tabbing and collecting materials. Best wishes on your next try. 

 

[rascal22]

Thank you!  I passed this October's (second try).  I at least got two more right!

 

[Patrick1441 PE]

I had a 68% the first time (and I failed) - so if that is true, it is devastating.  TWO MORE PROBLEMS!  AH!  Oh well, it's over and done with.

Assuming at least one problem was thrown out, it was probably 54/79=0.68 vs 55/79=0.70 so one problem might have gotten you over the hump.  Glad you got it the second time around!

 

[rascal22]

Assuming at least one problem was thrown out, it was probably 54/79=0.68 vs 55/79=0.70 so one problem might have gotten you over the hump.  Glad you got it the second time around!

I took enviro which is 100 questions - blegh!

 

[matt267 PE]

I took enviro which is 100 questions - blegh!

This was one of the reasons I took the Civil WRE even though I have an Enviro Eng. degree.

 

[hjg7715]

I don't know if I would consider that the gospel, because minimum score implies that 70% is set in stone and I know for a fact it isn't. That may be baseline assumption, maybe? The score is definitely scaled from exam cycles to the next. My guess is that the cut score probably deviates between 54-56 (67.5%-70%).

 

[John QPE]

In NJ you need to be able to drive around in one of their traffic circles without getting lost.

 

[rascal22]

This was one of the reasons I took the Civil WRE even though I have an Enviro Eng. degree.

Strongly considered it.  If I failed enviro a second time I was going to switch!

 

[NYCProjectEngineer PE PMP]

In NJ you need to be able to drive around in one of their traffic circles without getting lost.

No traffic circles here. Just jug handles  :blink:

 

[Audi Driver P.E.]

In NJ you need to be able to drive around in one of their traffic circles without getting lost.

I hate those F'n things!

 

[Patrick1441 PE]

I tried to pump my own gas in NJ one time.  I'm no longer welcome back.

 

[E-Ramone P.E.]

Thank you!  I passed this October's (second try).  I at least got two more right!

I failed the Env. PE exam last April and passed on my second attempt this past October as well.  Congratulations on making the cut this time around!  Getting through 100 questions in 8 hours is a grind!

 

[rascal22]

I failed the Env. PE exam last April and passed on my second attempt this past October as well.  Congratulations on making the cut this time around!  Getting through 100 questions in 8 hours is a grind!

YAY!  Congrats to you too!

 

[Audi Driver P.E.]

I have always thought the min score to pass was 70%.  I thought the variable was how many questions are used to evaluate that, and which ones.  Is that not always the issue at question?  Do they not bell curve it so the top score from any test determines 100% and throw out questions that only a handful get correct, because they are a statistical anomaly?  Obviously I have no idea.  But you'd think with a test like this, the test takers should have some idea how it works.