配点(はいてん)

はいてん
noun
allocation of marks; point distribution
1. allocation of marks; point distribution; scoring
The way points or marks are distributed across questions or sections of a test, exam, or competition. Also refers to the specific number of points assigned to a particular question.
この問題(もんだい)の配点(はいてん)は高(たか)い。
This question is worth a lot of points.
試験(しけん)の配点(はいてん)を確認(かくにん)してから勉強(べんきょう)する。
I check the point allocation of the exam before studying.
記述(きじゅつ)問題(もんだい)の配点(はいてん)が全体(ぜんたい)の半分(はんぶん)を占(し)めている。
The essay questions account for half of the total marks.

A term frequently encountered in educational settings, particularly when discussing exams and tests. Essential vocabulary for anyone studying or taking exams in Japan.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 配点(はいてん)が高(たか)い: worth many points
  • 配点(はいてん)が低(ひく)い: worth few points
  • 配点(はいてん)比率(ひりつ): point allocation ratio
  • 配点(はいてん)を見(み)る: to check the point distribution
  • 各問(かくもん)の配点(はいてん): the points for each question

USAGE:
Students commonly use this word when strategizing which sections of a test to focus on. A question with higher 配点(はいてん) deserves more study time. Also used in competitions and judging to describe how points are assigned to different criteria.

ETYMOLOGY:
配(はい) (distribute, allocate) + 点(てん) (point, mark).

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