QUALITY POINT AVERAGES Meaning and
Definition
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Quality Point Average (QPA) is a numerical representation of a student's academic performance over a given period, typically a semester or an academic year, which reflects the quality and quantity of the grades earned in various courses. It serves as a standardized measure to assess a student's overall achievement and is widely utilized by educational institutions during evaluations and for academic decision-making.
QPA is calculated by assigning each course a certain weight according to the grading scale of the institution. Usually, the weight is determined by the number of credits associated with the course, where courses with more credits have a higher impact on the overall QPA. Consequently, the higher the grade a student earns in a course, the greater the positive impact on their QPA.
The QPA is usually expressed as a numerical value ranging between 0.0 and 4.0, with 4.0 being the highest achievable score, representing excellent academic performance. Each grade received in a course is assigned a point value on the grading scale. For instance, an 'A' grade might be worth 4 points, a 'B' grade might be worth 3 points, and so on, with 'F' generally representing failing and assigned 0 points.
Educational institutions often use QPA to determine a student's eligibility for academic honors, such as Dean's List or graduation with honors. It is also commonly used to assess a student's academic progress, determine eligibility for scholarships, and provide a comprehensive understanding of their overall academic success.
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