The document explains the calculation of grade point average (GPA) using a 4.0 scale, detailing the letter grade translations to scores. It provides an example of calculating GPA from a set of grades including A-, B+, C, C-, and D. The example yields a GPA of approximately 2.34, which corresponds to a C+ average.

1. Grade Point Average (GPA)
GPA: Total Number of Grade Points Received divided by the
Total Number of Credits Awarded
● Each Letter Grade translates to a score
● Work off a 4.0 scale
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2. Grade Point Average Scale
A+ = 4.0 D+ = 1.3
A = 4.0 D = 1.0
A- = 3.7 F = 0
B+ = 3.3
B = 3.0
B- = 2.7
C+ = 2.3
C = 2.0
C- = 1.7
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3. Grade Point Example
A-, B+, C, C-, D
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Grade Letter Grade Point Score
A- 3.7
B+ 3.3
C 2.0
C- 1.7
D 1.0

4. Grade Point Example
GPA = (3.7 + 3.3 + 2.0 + 1.7 + 1.0)/5
GPA = 11.7/5
GPA = 2.34 ~ C+ 4
Grade Letter Grade Point Score
A- 3.7
B+ 3.3
C 2.0
C- 1.7
D 1.0