Hey guys, I'm utterly confused by the whole grading conversion thing. Pardon my ignorance, but could you help me understand what letter grade is typically associated with an 86? Is there a general scale or does it vary from school to school?
Hi there! The process of converting numerical grades into letter grades can indeed be confusing because it can vary among different educational institutions. In many cases, however, an 86 is generally considered to fall into the 'B' range.
In a commonly used grading scale:
- A letter grade of 'A' corresponds to a percentage of 90-100.
- 'B' is often assigned to percentages in the 80-89 range.
- 'C' is usually associated with 70-79.
- 'D' corresponds to 60-69.
- Anything below 60 is often considered failing, or an 'F'.
However, do keep in mind that this is a general guideline — some schools (both at the high school and college level) may have their own unique grading scales. For instance, some schools might consider an 86 a B+, rather than a B. This is why it's important to be familiar with your specific school's grading policy, which you can usually find in your student handbook or by asking an academic advisor or school counselor.
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