1. What is GPA?

GPA (Grade Point Average) is a numerical representation of a student's academic performance, calculated by averaging the numeric values of all grades earned.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the GPA formula:

Where:

• \( numeric\_grades \) — Array of numeric grade values
• \( count \) — Number of grades

Explanation: The calculator sums all numeric grades and divides by the count of grades to produce the average.

3. Importance of GPA Calculation

Details: GPA is crucial for academic assessment, college admissions, scholarships, and tracking academic progress over time.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter numeric grades separated by commas (e.g., 90, 85, 78, 92). The calculator will ignore any non-numeric values.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's considered a good GPA?
A: Typically, 3.5-4.0 is excellent, 3.0-3.5 is good, 2.0-3.0 is average, and below 2.0 is poor (on a 4.0 scale).

Q2: How does this differ from letter grade GPA?
A: This calculator works directly with numeric grades. Letter grade systems first convert letters to numeric values (e.g., A=4.0).

Q3: Should I include all classes in GPA calculation?
A: For official GPA, follow your school's policy. Some exclude certain classes like physical education.

Q4: Can I calculate GPA for a single semester?
A: Yes, just enter the grades from that semester. Cumulative GPA would include all grades.

Q5: How often should I calculate my GPA?
A: Regularly, especially before important academic decisions like college applications or scholarship deadlines.