How the teacher scores you
The five criteria used to check every reading, how many points each is worth, and why 80% earns a full 10.
4 min read
By the end you'll
- Know which criteria the teacher uses to mark a reading
- Know when each criterion earns 0, 1 or 2 points
- Write readings that get full marks consistently
Every reading is marked against the same 5 criteria, each worth 0–2 points, for a total of 10. The teacher doesn't guess a score from an overall impression. It gives points one criterion at a time, and the app adds them up.
The 5 criteria
- Correct card meanings: each card's meaning is right, and reversed cards are read as reversed
- Tied to position and question: each card is read for its position in the spread and linked to what was asked
- Answers the question: responds to what the querent really wants to know (and the follow-up question at Lv5)
- One story: several cards are woven into a single message instead of reciting one meaning per card
- Practical advice: ends with something the querent can act on, with no definite claims about health, legal or money matters
How many points each criterion gets
- 2 points: done correctly for what that level asks. Your wording doesn't have to match the book, as long as it still fits the card.
- 1 point: partly done, for example skipping one card, reading only some positions, or touching on it too lightly.
- 0 points: missing entirely, or clearly wrong.
Tip: The teacher doesn't take off points for style, length, or for not using advanced techniques that the level doesn't require yet. A short reading that covers every criterion can get full marks.
8 points out of 10 counts as a full 10
Tarot has no single correct answer, so we leave 20% leeway. 8 points or more counts as a full 10, and anything lower is scaled in proportion.
- 10 points → score 10/10
- 9 points → score 10/10
- 8 points → score 10/10
- 7 points → score 9/10
- 6 points → score 8/10
- 5 points → score 6/10
- 4 points → score 5/10
Weaker answer: The Fool means new beginnings, courage and adventure.
Stronger answer: The Fool is about new beginnings and courage. Today is a good moment to reach out first, casually, without expecting too much. Start with something small that is easy to talk about, and don't rush to pour out all your feelings at once.
The first answer only covers the card's meaning. It isn't linked to the question, doesn't say whether to send the message, and gives no advice. The second covers all 5 criteria in a few sentences.
Scores and XP
- The higher the score, the more XP you get, and full marks earn a bonus on top.
- The results page shows the points for each criterion. Any criterion short of full points is the one to practise next.
- Read "What to add" alongside it. The teacher explains why each point was lost.
Summary
- Marked against the same 5 criteria, 0–2 points each
- 8 out of 10 points or more = a full 10
- A simple formula: card meaning → link to position and question → answer directly → tell one story → advice