Need a bit of clarification here. I received a 20 out of 25 on my last English paper, and I'm not too sure how to make sense of it in the traditional A-F grading scale. Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks!
In a traditional grading system, grades are numerical values usually out of 100. To convert a grade that's not out of 100, such as your 20 out of 25, we can use some simple math.
First, you'll want to take the grade you received (20 in this case) and divide it by the total possible points (25). So, 20 divided by 25 equals 0.8. To turn this into a percentage, multiply by 100, which gives us 80 percent.
An 80 percent typically falls within the "B-" to "B" range in a standard U.S. grading scale. However, this can vary slightly depending on your school's particular grade scale. If any doubts remain, you may want to reach out to your teacher or consult your school handbook for concrete grading policies.
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