To calculate your general average, you typically sum up all your grades and divide by the total number of graded subjects or courses.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
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Identify All Graded Components: List every subject or course you've taken within the period you're calculating the average for (e.g., a semester, a year).
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Gather Your Grades: Collect the final grade for each of those subjects or courses. These are usually numerical (e.g., 90, 85, 78) or letter grades that have a numerical equivalent (e.g., A=95, B=85). Make sure you’re using the correct grading scale used by your institution.
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Sum Your Grades: Add all the numerical grades together. For example, if you have grades of 92, 88, 95, and 80, the sum would be 355.
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Count the Number of Grades: Determine how many subjects or courses you included in the sum. In the example above, there are 4 grades.
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Divide the Sum by the Count: Divide the total sum of the grades by the number of grades. In our example, 355 / 4 = 88.75. This is your general average.
Example:
Let's say you took these subjects:
- Math: 70
- Science: 60
- Social Studies: 80
- English: 50
- Sum the grades: 70 + 60 + 80 + 50 = 260
- Count the subjects: There are 4 subjects.
- Divide: 260 / 4 = 65
Therefore, your general average in this case is 65.
Keep in mind that some institutions might use a weighted GPA calculation, giving different credit values to different subjects based on their difficulty or credit hours. If this applies to you, you'll need to use that specific formula for an accurate calculation. Refer to your school or institution's grading policy for details.
