Hi ya'll! Could someone help explain this thing with assigning letter grades? I received 8/9 in a quiz, and I'm not sure what letter grade that is. Help!
Though grading scales can vary between institutions and even between individual professors, a common U.S. grading system involves the following conversions:
- A: 90-100%
- B: 80-89%
- C: 70-79%
- D: 60-69%
- F: below 60%
So if these were the grading criteria for your class, an 8 out of 9 would approximately equal 89%, which typically translates into a B. However, I recommend checking your syllabus or asking your professor directly to be sure, as they might use a slightly different scale. If they use a + or - system, for example, your score could potentially fall into the B+ category.
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