Definition of «total marks»

Total marks refers to the combined score or grade obtained by a candidate in an examination, test or assessment. It is the sum of all individual scores given for each section or question answered correctly and can be used as a measure of overall performance.

Usage examples

The students' total marks in the math exam ranged from 80 to 100.
The professor calculated the total marks for each student by adding up their scores on the quizzes, midterm, and final exam.
The total marks for the assignment were divided into three sections: content, organization, and grammar.
John's total marks in the objective section of the test were higher than in the subjective section.
The teacher announced that the total marks for the project would be based on both individual effort and group collaboration.
The total marks awarded for attendance were added separately and had no effect on the actual exam results.
In order to pass the course, students must obtain a minimum of 50% of the total marks allocated for each assessment.

Sentences with «total marks»

The year - end total marked a decline from 8 percent, despite the loss of seven anchor stores and the addition of only three to the market. (nreionline.com)
In the new GCSE, Stripp stated that to achieve a grade four in the higher tier paper, pupils need to score around 20 per cent of total marks. (educationbusinessuk.net)
The 2016 grant total marks the fifth consecutive year Pro Bono Publico Foundation's grants exceed half a million dollars. (probonopublicofoundation.org)
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