How Do You Compute A Grade Point Average?
Your grade point average, or GPA, is a numeric representation of your academic performance and is based on a four-point scale. For a GPA, four represents an “A” grade, three represents a “B,” two represents a “C,” one represents a “D” and zero represents a failing grade. Your GPA is needed for a variety of reasons, such as for internships, scholarships, jobs and higher education. Your GPA can be calculated based on the number of credit hours attempted during a set time period and the grades you received. Determine if your school uses a “Plus and Minus” scale. Some institutions assign a point value of three, for example, for all “B” grades, regardless of if it was an “B-” or an “B+.” Other institutions assign different point values based on “-plus” or “-minus” grades, such as “3.33” for an “B+” and “2.67” for a “B-” If you are unsure, contact your school’s registrar or department of academic records. Multiply the numeric value for each grade by the number of credit hours the class was w