GPA Math
What is the maximum GPA on a standard 4.0 scale?
4.0
True or False: Do honors classes always add 1 point to the 4.0 scale?
Honors classes do not always add exactly 1 point.
What is annotation?
Annotation is marking up a text to show important ideas, questions, or reactions.
What is a transcript?
A transcript is an official record of your courses and grades.
This is what GPA stands for.
What is Grade Point Average?
If a student earns an A in a 3-credit class and a B in a 4-credit class, how do you calculate their GPA?
Multiply the grade points by the credit hours, add them up, and divide by total credits.
How does an A in an AP class affect a 5.0 scale GPA?
An A in an AP class usually counts as 5.0 points on a weighted scale.
Name two symbols or methods you can use to annotate.
Symbols like stars, question marks, and underlines are ways to annotate text.
Name one factor besides GPA that colleges consider.
Colleges look at factors like GPA, test scores, extracurriculars, essays, and recommendations.
This scale level is used for AP classes.
What is the 5.0 scale?
What is the GPA equivalent of a C+ on a 5.0 scale?
2.5
Why do colleges look at weighted GPA?
Colleges care about weighted GPA because it shows how challenging your courses are.
Why is highlighting alone not sufficient for annotation?
Highlighting alone is not enough because it doesn’t explain why the part is important.
Why are extracurricular activities important?
Extracurricular activities show skills, commitment, and leadership on a resume or application.
A class worth 0.5 credits counts this fraction of a full credit.
What is half?
What is the GPA of a student who earns an A (3 credits), a B+ (4 credits), and an A- (2 credits)?
The GPA is 3.61
When a student has a mix of regular and AP classes, which GPA scale matters most for college applications?
Weighted GPA can give a better picture of student performance when a mix of regular and AP classes exists.
How can annotation help during class discussions?
Annotation helps you find key ideas quickly and contribute to class discussion.
What is the difference between weighted and unweighted transcripts?
A weighted transcript shows higher points for challenging classes, unweighted does not.
If a student earns 14 total grade points from 4 total credits, this is their GPA.
What is 3.5?
Why might a weighted GPA be higher than a standard GPA?
Weighted GPAs can be higher because they give extra points for honors or AP classes.
How can a student with the same letter grades have two different GPAs?
Their unweighted GPA is on a 4.0 scale and their weighted grades are on a 5.0 sclae.
What would you annotate in a passage to capture key ideas, tone, and vocabulary?
Annotating key ideas, tone, and vocabulary makes comprehension deeper and aids essay writing.
How can strong annotation and note-taking skills help in college?
Annotation and note-taking skills improve study habits, retention, and college performance.
This is the formula used to calculate GPA.
What is total grade points ÷ total credits?