grade point average
Definition
Noun: A numerical measure of a student's overall academic performance in their courses at a college or university. It is calculated by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credit hours attempted.
Usage
The grade point average is a standard metric used by educational institutions to summarize a student's academic achievement. It is often abbreviated as GPA. A student's grade point average is crucial for academic standing, scholarship eligibility, and graduate school applications.
Examples
- Maintaining a high grade point average requires consistent effort throughout the semester.
- Her grade point average of 3.8 placed her on the Dean's List.
- The scholarship requires applicants to have a minimum grade point average of 3.5.
- He was concerned that the low grade in one course would lower his overall grade point average.
Advanced Usage
- Cumulative Grade Point Average: Refers to the GPA calculated over a student's entire academic career at an institution.
- Her cumulative grade point average after four years was an impressive 3.9.
- Major Grade Point Average: A GPA calculated using only the courses within a student's declared major field of study.
- While his overall GPA was good, his major grade point average was exceptional.
Variants and Related Words
- GPA: The standard and most common abbreviation for "grade point average."
- Please list your GPA on the first line of the application.
- Grade Point: A numerical value (e.g., 4.0 for an 'A') assigned to a letter grade, used in calculating the average.
Synonyms
- Academic Average: A less common term with the same meaning.
- Performance Index: A broader term that can include GPA as a measure.
Noun
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a measure of a student's academic achievement at a college or university; calculated by dividing the total number of grade points received by the total number attempted
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