approximate grade distribution at 3/4 point

Here is the distribution of scores that was distributed in class and posted on the I-drive. There are some variations in consistency due to some changes in some people's grades since the report. This is designed to be approximate. Those close to the cutoff points should be careful interpreting their grade. If you are near a breaking point you need to make sure you get the right signal: do well on the final to shore up the higher grade.

This is in percentage terms since some people have different divisors on their total points.

average = 73.21%
standard deviation = 11%

A: 84.5 and higher
B: 73.5 - 84.49
C: 63.0 - 73.49
D: 50.0 - 62.99
E: which is F (At Ohio State we got Es, not Fs) is below 50%

Some of you will find that your grade is lower than what this scale suggests. You should consider your grade adjusted upward. But keep in mind, these "grades" are not relevant. The scores are relevant. I know its hard for you to think in this manner that although you can say you have a B going into the final, from my perspective you have a point value going into the final. Why? Because at this point all B's are not the same. And the final distribution will change. So to me, the grade has less meaning. It is merely a guideline.

Moreover, you should keep in mind that this is as open and fair of a scaling as you will find at IUP. I'm trying to make sure you have as much information as possible. And before you complain, please notice that with a class size of nearly 100 (a few people are not listed on this due to oddities in the points which they should understand and not for the rest of you to worry about), there are only three scores in the failing range at this point (and one of those I know is incorrect and is much higher so there really are only two failings, not including those who had given up and stopped earning points and for some reason decided not to withdrawal). That's a collective job well done, folks. You're doing well. Keep it up!

Good luck.