The total score of the third examination paper of the teaching and research section 150 is converted into the report score 120 according to the formula. The passing score is determined according to the passing rate of the exam in that year, generally 70 points. This means that candidates need to convert the score of 150 on the test paper into the report score of 120 before they can get a score of more than 70. Therefore, candidates need to strive for a thesis score of at least 87.5 points in order to pass the third examination of the teaching and research section.