Hey guys, one of my professors grades out of 20, and it's honestly confusing me a bit. I just got a 14 out of 20 on my most recent assignment, and honestly, I'm not sure where that leaves me. Can anyone help me understand this grading scale better?
Certainly, the grading system of 20 can indeed be unfamiliar if you're used to percentages or the 0-100 scale. Your score of 14 out of 20 translates to 70 percent when converted to the usual grading scale.
Here's how you do it: you take your score (14 in this case) and divide it by the total points possible (in this case, 20). This yields a fraction, which in your case is 0.7 (14 divided by 20 equals 0.7). You can then multiply this fraction by 100 to get a percentage (0.7 times 100 gives you 70 percent).
So a 14 out of 20 is basically the same as a 70%, which typically falls into the C range in a standard grading scale, depending on the specific grading policies of your institution.
Remember that this doesn't take into account any curve or other grading considerations your professor might be using. Always feel free to reach out to your professor or teaching assistant if you're unsure about how your work is being evaluated. It's important to understand your grades so you can assess how you're doing in the course and learn what areas might need improvement.
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