Hey everyone, just got a paper back where I did alright, scored an 8 out of 12. Anyone know how to convert those numbers into a grade? Been stuck trying to figure this out for a bit now.
Sure thing, I can help you out. Converting raw points into a grade is a matter of finding the percentage of the total points you obtained and then using that percentage to find the corresponding grade.
Step 1: Divide the number of points you received by the total number of points possible.
In your case, that would be 8 (your score) divided by 12 (total points possible).
Step 2: Multiply by 100 to get a percentage.
So, 8 divided by 12 equals 0.6666... and if you multiply that by 100, you have about 67.
Therefore, if we are considering a typical grading scale where 90-100 is an A, 80-89 is a B, 70-79 is a C, 60-69 is a D, and anything below 60 is an F, a score of 67 would correspond to a D.
These are general guidelines, and different institutions or instructors might use different grading scales. So, it's best to confirm any specifics with your professor or teacher.
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