This might sound a bit silly, but my school uses a different grading system and I'm a little confused. If I have an overall grade of 84 in a class, would that be seen as a B or a B- in the typical grading standard?
In a typical grading scale used in many schools in the United States, an 84 is usually considered a B. The grading scale typically follows this pattern:
- A = 90-100
- B = 80-89
- C = 70-79
- D = 60-69
- F = below 60
Please note that some schools could differ slightly in their scales and might differentiate with +/- levels. For instance, they may consider an 80-82 as a B-, 83-86 as a B, and 87-89 as a B+. However, this can vary.
We can't provide a definite answer unless we know your school's specific grading policy. I would advocate you to check with your guidance counselor or academic advisor to understand your school's grading system better.
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