Calculating GPAUnderstanding Credits and Grade Points

Grades- Each grade gives a certain number of points.

A = 4.0B = 3.0C = 2.0D = 1.0F = 0.0

CreditsEach class gives a certain number of credits.

Some are 4 credit classesMost are 3 credit classes

There are also several 1 credit classes ( such as Cor100)

Grade Points- The grade point is the product of the grade

weight multiplied by the number of credits.Calculus 1 is a 4 credit class. When you get a

‘B’ in the class, your grade weight is: 4 x 3 = 12.

Similarly if you get an A in History 201 which is a 3 credit course, your grade weight is again: 4(the grade weight) x 3(the credits) = 12.

The GPAThe GPA is the average of all your Grade

Points.Course Credit Grade Grade Points

RPH 110 3 B 3x3 = 9

CHM 220 4 B 4x3 = 12

HIS 201 3 C 3x2 = 6

Eng 110 3 A 3x4 = 12

TOTALS 13 39

GPA 39/13 = 3.00!!!