APPENDIX C
Example of the Scoring System
Each grade has a numerical value which
is used to compute the grade point
average (GPA).
A =4
B =3
A- = 3.70 B- = 2.70
B+ = 3.30 C+ = 2.30
Step 1: Computing the Key Course GPA for student receiving all A's.
Numerical Value of
Key Courses
Credits
Grade
Grade Points
SCC210
4
x 4
=
16
SSY101
3
x 4
=
12
ENG101
3
x 4
=
12
4
x 4
SCB203
=
16
14
56
C =2
C- = 1.70
D+ = 1.30
D =1
D- = 0.70
F =0
4.00 = Key Course GPA
14) 56.00
56.
Step 2: Doubling the Key Course GPA
Key Course GPA =
doubled
4.00
x2
8.00
Step 3: Computing the Required General Education Courses GPA (including key courses)
Numerical Value of
Key Courses
Credits
Grade
Grade Points
Eng102
3
x 4
=
12
4.00 = GPA of all
SSY240
3
x 4
=
12
4
x 4
SCB204
=
16
23) 92.00 general ed.
92.
requirements
10
40
+52
Adding Key Courses
+13
taken to date
23
92
Step 4: Adding the GPA of all Required General Education Courses to the Doubled GPA
of the Key Courses
'8.00
+4.00
'12.00 Maximum Point Score Attainable