Hey, y'all! I'm trying to wrap my head around these different grading scales, just got a 14/20 on a quiz. Can someone help me understand what this would translate to as a percentage or a letter grade? Appreciate the help!
Hello! The grading system of out of 20 is used in some places around the world. To convert it into a familiar scale, think of it similarly to converting fractions to percentages.
In your case, you attained a 14 out of 20. This would be equivalent to 0.70 or 70%, when converted to a percentage.
Which leads to the next part, the letter grade. Since these can vary slightly by institution, it's hard to nail down exactly what letter grade that would translate to, but in a typical American grading scale, 70% is usually right on the cusp of a C- and C, leaning more towards a C.
Please remember, however, that grading scales can vary widely across institutions, so while I can give you a general idea, you should still check with your specific institution or professor to understand how grades are assigned.
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