Hey everyone, I've been trying to work out how to calculate my cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, can anyone provide a step by step breakdown or enlighten me on how to do this accurately?
Absolutely, I'd be happy to help explain GPA calculation!
GPA stands for Grade Point Average and it's a measure of your academic achievement. Most high schools and colleges in the United States use a 4.0 scale, where A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0.
Below are the steps to calculate your GPA on a 4.0 scale:
1. Firstly, understand the grade points: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, and F=0. The plus and minus gradings also have values. For example, A-=3.7, B+=3.3, B-=2.7, and so forth.
2. Next, you'll need to look at the number of credits each class is worth. For example, some classes might be worth 3 credits, others might be worth 4.
3. Multiply the grade point corresponding to the grade you received for each class (from step 1) by the number of credits that class is worth (from step 2). This will give you the total grade points for that particular class.
4. Repeat step 3 for each of the classes you've taken.
5. Add up the total grade points you've earned from all of your classes.
6. Now, calculate the total number of credits you attempted. This is simply done by adding the individual credits for all courses you've taken.
7. Finally, to calculate your GPA, divide the total grade points (from step 5) by the total number of credits attempted (from step 6).
This will give you your cumulative GPA. Remember, schools can have different grading scales, so make sure you're using the right one for your school. If you're trying to calculate a weighted GPA, where AP, IB or honors classes are worth more than unweighted classes, the process could be different and usually requires adding an extra point for those classes.
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