Physics Regents Score Calculator 2025
Enter your raw points for Parts A, B‑1, B‑2 & C to predict your scaled score, confirm a pass (≥ 65) or mastery (≥ 85) and fine‑tune your study plan.
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Input raw points for each part. The tool applies the June 2024 scale with a ±1‑pt buffer for 2025.
Physics Regents Score Calculator
Calculate your Physics Regents exam score using the official NYSED conversion chart
Below 55 (Not Passing) • 55-64 (Safety-Net) • 65-84 (Passing) • 85+ (Mastery)
Projected scale—NYSED releases the official chart on exam day.
1. What’s on the test & how many raw points does each part carry?
| Part | Item type & numbers | Raw points (each = 1) | % of total raw points* |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 35 multiple‑choice (Q 1–35) | 35 | 41 % |
| B‑1 | 15 multiple‑choice (Q 36–50) | 15 | 18 % |
| B‑2 | 15 one‑credit constructed (Q 51–65) | 15 | 18 % |
| C | 20 one‑credit constructed (Q 66–85) | 20 | 23 % |
| TOTAL | 85 raw pts | 100 % |
*Percentages based on the 85‑point structure confirmed for the June 2024 & 2025 administrations.
2. Who scores each part & what rubrics are used?
| Part | Who scores it | Scoring rules |
|---|---|---|
| A & B‑1 (MC) | Optical scanner or hand counter | 1 pt per correct answer; no guessing penalty. |
| B‑2 & C (constructed) | A committee of ≥ 2 certified physics teachers; each sees only about half a student’s responses | Each question 0 or 1 pt. Teachers use the statewide Rating Guide that includes sample solutions, graphs, sig‑fig guidance, etc. |
Safeguards:
- Teachers may not score their own students’ papers.
- Schools may not rescore open‑ended items once each has been rated the required number of times.
3. Converting your raw score (0‑85) to a scale score (0‑100)
NYSED releases a new conversion chart for every test date to “equate” difficulty. For June 2024 (the most recent publicly released chart), a few landmarks were:
| Raw total | Scale score |
|---|---|
| 85 | 100 |
| 68 | 85 |
| 60 | 77 |
| 44 | 60 |
| 22 | 32 |
| 0 | 0 |
How to use it on exam day
- Add the points you earned in Parts A + B‑1 + B‑2 + C (max = 85).
- Find that raw total in your administration’s chart.
- Read across to the scale score column—that is the number entered on your transcript.
Because every chart is a little different, never use an old one when calculating June 2025 or January 2026 results.
4. Passing, mastery & other cut scores
| Scale score | What NYSED calls it | Diploma impact |
|---|---|---|
| 65–100 | “Passing” (Performance Level 3+) | Counts toward a standard Regents diploma. |
| 55–64 | Approved safety‑net pass (IEP‑designated students) | Counts toward a local diploma. |
| 85+ | “Mastery in Science” benchmark | Can help earn honors or mastery endorsements. |
5. Why the scale score isn’t a straight percentage
The conversion chart compensates for slight differences in test difficulty. That’s why two people who both earn, say, 60 raw points in June 2024 and August 2025 might get different scale scores. Item statistics (classical & Rasch) are analyzed after every administration to keep 65≈“equivalent performance” over time.
6. Lab‑hour requirement (gateway to sitting the exam)
Before a student may even take the Physics Regents they must document 1 200 minutes (30 × 40‑min periods) of satisfactory lab work. Schools keep lab reports for six months after the exam.
7. Quick strategy tips for students
- Harvest the easy MC points first (Parts A & B‑1 = 50 raw pts). You’ll usually net these faster per minute than open responses.
- Know your reference tables cold. A third of the constructed items cue specific table values.
- Show work in B‑2 & C even for 1‑pt questions. Units, formulas & significant figures matter—raters can dock the point for sloppy work.
- Manage time: 3 hrs total. Many teachers suggest ~60 min for 50 MC, ~35 min for B‑2, ~50 min for C, 15 min review.
- Double‑check calculator mode & sig figs—avoidable slip‑ups sink 1‑pt constructed items.
Looking ahead
A new Physics Regents aligned to the NYS P‑12 Science Learning Standards debuts June 2026 (new reference tables already posted). Format and scoring will shift, so Class of 2027+ should track forthcoming NYSED memos.
FAQ
Do wrong multiple‑choice answers subtract points?
No—there is no penalty for guessing, so answer every question.
Can I use a graphing calculator?
Yes—TI‑84, Casio FX‑9750G or similar is allowed and recommended.
How accurate is this calculator?
Typically within ±3 scaled points using recent conversion tables.
