Living Environment (Biology) Regents Score Calculator
Enter your raw points to instantly calculate your scaled score. Check if you pass (65+) or earn mastery (85+).
30 multiple choice questions × 1 point each = 30 points max
13 multiple choice questions × 1 point each = 13 points max
Short answer questions = 12 points max
Extended constructed response = 17 points max
Laboratory skills assessment = 13 points max
January 2026 Raw-to-Scale Conversion Chart
Official NYSED conversion table for the January 2026 Living Environment Regents Examination.
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Tips to Maximize Your Score
Strategic advice to help you pass and earn mastery on the Living Environment Regents.
Know Your Labs
Part D tests lab skills. Review microscope use, staining, making wet mounts, and the four required labs thoroughly.
Use Reference Tables
Many questions directly reference the Living Environment Reference Tables. Know where to find information quickly.
Master Key Concepts
Focus on: cell organelles, photosynthesis/respiration, DNA/genetics, evolution, ecology, and human body systems.
Answer All Parts
Extended response questions have multiple parts. Answer each part separately and use scientific vocabulary for full credit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the most common questions about the Living Environment Regents exam.
A passing score is 65 out of 100 on the scaled score. Based on the January 2026 chart, you need approximately 41 raw points out of 85 to pass.
For Mastery designation (Level 5), you need 85+. On January 2026, this requires approximately 66 raw points out of 85.
Part A: 30 MCQ, Part B-1: 13 MCQ, Part B-2: 12 CR points, Part C: 17 extended response points, Part D: 13 lab practical points. Total: 85 raw points.
Cell biology, genetics/heredity, evolution, ecology, human body systems, reproduction, and laboratory skills including microscope use and experimental design.
Yes! You must complete 1200 minutes (20 hours) of hands-on lab work to be eligible. Part D specifically tests your lab practical skills.
Part D tests laboratory skills from required labs: microscope use, staining techniques, making wet mounts, and interpreting experimental data. Worth 13 points.
No penalty for wrong MCQ answers. Always select an answer—guessing can only help.
Yes, graphing and scientific calculators are permitted. The exam doesn't typically require heavy calculations.
Offered three times per year: January, June, and August. Most students take it in June after 9th or 10th grade Biology.
This uses the official January 2026 NYSED chart. Your score should match exactly if you enter correct raw scores.