Hey guys, finishing off the semester and I hit a 79% in my History class. Everyone talks about the A,B,C grading system, so I'm not sure how this fits in. What does a 79% equate to in terms of letter grades?
In the standard American grading system, a score of 79% would equate to a C+ letter grade. However, keep in mind that different schools sometimes have slightly varying scales. Many institutions consider:
- 90-100% as an A
- 80-89% as a B
- 70-79% as a C
- 60-69% as a D
- Below 60% as an F
Note that some schools and professors also use the "+" and "-" variants within these ranges to further break it down. For example, a 79% on this scale might be a C+. But to get the most accurate conversion it would be best to consult your specific school's grading scale.
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