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Dr. Walt Volland
How grades measure up, grade scale by the numbers for Summer 2008 

Percent

Grade

Letter

Percent

Grade

Letter

94 & above

4.0

A

70-74

2.3

C+

88-93

3.7

A-

64-69

2.0

C

83-87

3.3

B+

59-63

1.7

C-

79-82

3.0

B

55-58

1.3

D+

75-78

2.7

B-

50-54

1.0

D
Below 50% is a failing grade. These are based on a general grade system.
Other colleges may have different systems so grades may need to be adjusted accordingly.
 
 

Percent of points
 Assignment type

15%

105 points * laboratory activity with report (best seven lab reports)

10%

70 points* Seven Weekly Favorite Topic postings and 10 points homework

45 %

315 points* quiz every week (best 7)

28%

200 points* last exam (comprehensive)

100% total

700 points total
Sample grade calculation by assignment type
Percent of points
 Assignment type (click here for dates)

95/105

105 points *best 7 laboratory activity with report

60/80

70 pts*best 7 weekly postings Week's Favorite topic (70 pts), 10 pts homework

300/315

315 points* best 7 quiz every week (best 7)

180/200

200 points* last exam (comprehensive)

635/700

700 points total

91%

This total matches a grade of a "A-" or 3.7
Last revised 6/10/08 please send email questions and comments to Walt Volland at volland@cox.net