Learn how to calculate your CGPA

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Learn how to calculate your CGPA

your Goinna need this..here is every thing you need to know about the grading system in the university...study it carefully and if you have any questions, feel free to do soo..we'd be glad to helpout..This guide by Oluwakorede Asuni in A GUIDE FOR UNDERGRADUATES IN NIGERIA  came in handy...

The Grade point

(You will be examined at the end of each semester, usually after 12-15 weeks of course work (lectures, practical, field trips etc), examinations are usually written, though in certain situations oral tests are conducted to confirm if you have attained the minimum standard expected in a course for promotion) use for examination.

Generally, the minimum pass mark at the university is 40%, though in some cases it may be a little higher.

Credits are awarded as follows:

Marks Grade Points/Credits

70 & above A 5

60-69 B 4

50-59 C 3

45-49 D 2

40-44 E 1

0-39 F 0

The Grade Point Average (G.P.A)

Results obtained in each course offered during each semester will be cumulatively added together and averaged specially, using the Grade Point Average(GPA) also called G.P which is calculated for the semester in which examination is taken and then for the entire duration of your University career as your Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) which eventually determines the class of degree you will be awarded at the end of studies.

The GPA and CGPA are calculated thus:

Step 1(move to study related)

The grade points obtained in each course are multiplied by the units (weights) attached to the course and a sum of these values is obtained for all the courses taken in a semester or session.

Step 2

The sum obtained above is divided by the sum of units allotted to the courses taken.

An Example

A student obtained the following results:

Course Score Grade units (weights)

PHY 101 - 67 B4 4

PHY 103 - 72 A5 4

PHY 105 - 80 A5 4

PHY 155 - 39 F0 2

MAT 160 - 80 A5 2

CHM 101 - 76 A5 1

BIO 107 - 74 A5 2

The GP will be calculated thus

Total number of units offered = 4+4+4+2+2+1+2 = 19 units

Total points obtained =

Phy 101 = 4 units x 4 points = 16

Phy 103 = 4 units x 5 points = 20

Phy 105 = 4 units x 5 points = 20

Phy 155 = 2 units x 0 points = 0

Chm 101 = 1 unit x 5 point = 5

Bio 107 = 2 units x 5 points = 5

76

G. P. = 76/19 = 4. 0

For the second semester the same student obtained the following results

Course Score Grade Units

PHY 102 52 C3 4

PHY 104 61 B2 2

PHY 156 47 D2 2

CHM 102 38 F0 2

BIO 104 78 A5 3

The GP calculated as outlined above is : 2.69

The CGPA will be calculated thus:

Total points obtained for both semesters /total units taken for both semesters,

First semester Second semester Total

Total units offered 19 13 32

Total points obtained 76 35 111

CGPA = 111 / 32

= 3.47

It is wrong to calculate the CGPA by adding the GPAs together and finding their average.

The CGPA and The class of degree

0.0 – 0.99 = failed

1.00 – 1.49 = passed

1.50 – 2.39 = 3rd class

2.40 – 3.49 = 2nd class (lower division)

3.50-4.49 = 2nd class (upper division)

4.50-5.00 = First class

NOTE: Examination procedures and regulations will be issued by each faculty and/or department, and the provisions contained in them must be strictly adhered to.

Here at Ahmadu Bello Univeristy, all forms of examination malpractice are frowned at and may lead to expulsion from the university.

enjoy..

George