DAT Sectional Average Calculator
This free DAT Sectional Average Calculator helps you find your average score across individual sections of the Dental Admission Test (DAT).
👉 Example: If your Biology = 19, Chemistry = 22, and Organic = 20 → Sectional Science Average = 20.33 ≈ 20
Official DAT Information – American Dental Association
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Enter your scaled scores to calculate your sectional average.
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Formula for Sectional Average
The sectional average is the sum of the scores in the selected sections divided by the number of sections.
For Sciences: Science Avg = (Bio + Chem + Organic) / 3
Sectional Average Table
| Section | Example Score |
|---|---|
| Biology | 19 |
| General Chem | 22 |
| Organic Chem | 20 |
| PAT | 18 |
Science Average = (19 + 22 + 20) ÷ 3 = 20.33 (Rounded = 20)
Sectional Average Chart
The chart below provides a visual representation of your scores, helping you quickly see your strengths and weaknesses across sections.
User Guide
This calculator is designed for DAT students in the USA who want to track progress in specific sections rather than only looking at the Academic Average (AA) or Total Science (TS) scores. By entering your raw scaled scores, the calculator computes the mean sectional performance, giving you insight into strengths and weaknesses.
Using this tool regularly helps you identify if you are improving consistently across all sciences or if your PAT score needs extra focus. Since sectional averages are not directly reported on the official DAT, this tool serves as a personal progress tracker to guide preparation.
FAQs
- Q1: What is a DAT sectional average?
- A DAT sectional average is the mean score across specific sections of the test (e.g., Biology, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry for Sciences). It’s useful for tracking preparation progress but is not officially reported on your DAT score report.
- Q2: Does the ADA report sectional averages?
- No, the ADA reports scaled scores for each section along with Total Science (TS) and Academic Average (AA). Sectional averages are only for self-tracking.
- Q3: Can PAT be included in sectional averages?
- Yes, you can calculate a separate PAT average, but since PAT is a single section, its average will equal the PAT score itself.
- Q4: How is this different from the Academic Average (AA)?
- The AA includes all major academic sections (Bio, Chem, Organic, RC, QR), while the sectional average focuses only on groups like Sciences or PAT.
- Q5: Is this calculator accurate for official scoring?
- Yes, the math is accurate for averages, but remember: the official DAT score interpretation comes from the ADA. Use this tool as a personal guide only.
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