How the Test was Scored
Total Score
The total score is calculated by following equation.
Your total score would be higher if you get more incorrect answer.
Total Score = 7.731 + 0.641 x A - 0.523 x B - 0.315 x C
※"A" is a score whether you could answer "Year", "Month", "Day", "Day of the week", and "Time" correctly. If you answer incorrectly, it gets point and add in your total score.
※"B" is a score whether you could correctly described the 16 objects that you saw. If your answers are correct, it gets point and subtract from your total score.
※"C" is a score whether you could draw a clock accurately. If your answers are correct, it gets point and subtract from your total score.
Judging by Total Scores
Total Scores | Judging by Total Scores |
36 pts. or higher | Cognitive function is impaired. |
Less than 36 pts. and more than 0 pts. | Cognitive function is slightly impaired. |
0 pts. or less | Cognitive function is not impaired. |