Hi there, fellow knowledge seekers. Little help decoding this cryptic message from my teacher - I got a 16/20 on a paper. On a typical grading scale, what does that even mean?
Hey there! When a teacher scores something out of 20, they're basically grading on a scale where 20 is the maximum possible score. Your grade of 16 out of the maximum 20 is, essentially, a percentage grade that you can calculate by dividing your score by the maximum and multiplying that by 100.
So, to work out what your grade means in percentage terms, you calculate (16 ÷ 20) x 100, which gives you 80%. This means you've scored 80% of the total marks available for your paper. In many educational settings, an 80% is typically considered a B grade. However, the exact interpretation can depend on the grading policies at your specific institution. It's also worth asking your teacher for more feedback on areas of improvement for future assignments. Keep on striving!
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