GPA Basics
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
How many points is an A and a B?
7
Grades: A, B
What is the GPA?
3.5
Getting an A raises your GPA.
True
Math: D
Science: B
Which class should improve first?
Math
What does GPA measure?
Your average grades in all classes
How many points is a B and an F?
3
Grades: A, A, B
What is the GPA?
3.67
An F will increase your GPA.
False
Can I take easy classes to boost my GPA?
Yes
Who looks at your GPA?
Colleges / universities
How many points is a C, D and B?
7
Grades: B, B, C
What is the GPA?
2.67
Missing assignments can lower GPA.
True
Grades:
Math – D
Science – C
English – B
History – B
Elective – A
If the student raises the D to a B, will the GPA go up a little or a lot?
A lot — because a D is worth only 1 point and a B is worth 3.
What GPA is usually considered VERY high?
4.0
How many points is two D's, one A and two B's?
12
Grades: A, B, C, A
What is the GPA?
3.25
Only one class affects GPA.
False
Math – C
Science – C
English – B
History – B
Elective – A
They want a 3.0 GPA or higher.
They can only improve one class.
Which grade should they improve?
Change one C to an A.
Name one reason GPA is important.
Scholarships, college acceptance, academic success
Calculate this GPA: Four A's, two B's and one C.
3.4
Grades: A, A, B, B, C
What is the GPA?
3.2
Improving a D to a B will raise GPA.
True!
A student has:
B, B, B, B, F
If they change the F to a C, will the GPA reach 3.0?
NOPE!