ARC-E

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About

ARC-E (ARC Easy) is a baseline reasoning benchmark consisting of straightforward multiple-choice science questions that test fundamental knowledge and basic reasoning skills. Designed to ensure AI systems have the essential understanding needed for scientific reasoning, it serves as an entry-level evaluation before progressing to more challenging assessments. The benchmark focuses on simple inference capabilities and basic scientific comprehension that most competent AI systems should master.

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Evaluation Stats
Total Models6
Organizations1
Verified Results0
Self-Reported6
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Benchmark Details
Max Score1
Language
en
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Performance Overview
Score distribution and top performers

Score Distribution

6 models
Top Score
88.6%
Average Score
81.9%
High Performers (80%+)
4

Top Organizations

#1Google
6 models
81.9%
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Leaderboard
6 models ranked by performance on ARC-E
LicenseLinks
Jun 27, 2024
Gemma
88.6%
Jun 27, 2024
Gemma
88.0%
Jun 26, 2025
Proprietary
81.6%
May 20, 2025
Gemma
81.6%
Jun 26, 2025
Proprietary
75.8%
May 20, 2025
Gemma
75.8%
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