Hey guys, I have a 70-question test coming up and I'm trying to figure out the grading scale. Does anyone have experience with this? What's considered a good score and what should I aim for to get an A?
Casual: Hey there! Grading scales can vary depending on the specific course and instructor, but typically, percentage-based grading is employed for tests like this. In a percentage-based system, the number of questions you answer correctly would be divided by the total number of questions (70 in this case) and then multiplied by 100 to get a percentage.
For instance, if you correctly answered 60 out of 70 questions, your score would be calculated as (60/70) x 100 = 85.71%. To determine what would be considered an A for this test, you'd need to consult the grading scale provided by your instructor or school. A common scale might be:
- 90-100%: A
- 80-89%: B
- 70-79%: C
- 60-69%: D
- <60%: F
Using this scale, a score of 85.71% would correspond to a B. To achieve an A, you would need to answer around 63-64 questions correctly (63/70 = 90%). But keep in mind that grading scales vary, so it's essential to verify the specific scale used by your school or instructor. Good luck on your test!
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