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Configure AMC grading

AMC grading rules are configured in the exam configuration file exam_config.tex. Define and test the grading scheme before the exam.

Review the marking parameters before generating the final exam.

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For unanswered questions, the CePro AMC configuration assigns 0 points.

Single-correct-answer questions​

A standard CePro template can use a rule such as:

\baremeDefautS{b=3,m=-1}

This represents the configured scoring behavior for single-answer questions in that template. Verify that the rule matches the intended exam grading policy before use.

Multiple-correct-answer questions​

AMC can score each option separately. For example:

\baremeDefautM{b=1,m=-1}

The maximum score therefore depends on the number of options and the configured rule.

True/False questions​

The CePro template can include a dedicated True/False default scale, for example:

\newcommand{\baremeDefautTF}{b=1,m=-1}

Exams with multiple parts​

Negative scores across parts

If one part uses negative marking, negative points can carry over into another part. AMC does not automatically clamp an individual part to zero with this configuration.

If your grading policy requires a minimum of zero for a particular part, verify the calculation outside AMC after export. Be aware that this can make the points shown on AMC-annotated PDFs differ from the final grade calculation.

Before finalizing the exam:

  1. compile a test copy;
  2. simulate representative correct, incorrect and unanswered responses;
  3. calculate the expected points manually;
  4. compare them with AMC;
  5. only then freeze the grading configuration.

Next step​

Once the grading rules have been tested, personalize the exam papers.