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Grade Point Average (GPA)

Academic definition, realistic classroom examples, and calculation formula.

Definition

A standardized numerical representation of academic achievement, calculated by converting letter grades into quality points (typically 0.0 to 4.0) weighted by course credit hours.

Practical Classroom Example

Earning straight A's in all 15 semester credit hours yields a 4.0 GPA.

Mathematical Formula

\text{GPA} = \frac{\sum (\text{Points} \times \text{Credits})}{\sum \text{Credits}}

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