How Testlify Scores the Typing Test: Accuracy, Speed, and Final Score
Testlify's Typing Test uses an AI scoring model to evaluate candidates on two weighted parameters: Accuracy (60%) and Typing Speed (40%). This article explains how each parameter is calculated and where results appear.
Scoring Parameters
Accuracy (60%)
Accuracy measures how correctly the candidate typed the given passage. It carries the highest weight, so precise typists score well even at moderate speeds.
Typing Speed (40%)
Speed is measured in Words Per Minute (WPM) and mapped to a score using this scale:
| WPM Range | Speed Score |
|---|---|
| 40–50 WPM | 70% |
| 50–60 WPM | 80% |
| 60–75 WPM | 90% |
| 75+ WPM | 100% |
Final Score Formula
Final Score = (Accuracy % × 60%) + (Speed Score % × 40%)
Worked Example
- Accuracy: 100% → 60 points (100% × 60%)
- Speed: 44 WPM → Speed Score 70% → 28 points (70% × 40%)
- Final Score: 60 + 28 = 88%
Custom Score Scaling
If you set a custom maximum score (for example, 10 points), Testlify scales the percentage result proportionally: 88% of 10 = 8.8 points.
Tip: Use custom scoring to align the Typing Test with your assessment's overall weighting.
Where Scores Appear
- AI Insights (WPM Spotlights): The typing score feeds into AI-generated insights, highlighting candidates with strong typing proficiency.
- PDF Reports: The final Typing Test score is included in each candidate's PDF report.
- Integrations: Scores pass automatically to any connected third-party platforms.
- Overall Assessment Score: The Typing Test score is factored into the assessment average.
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