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Comparing Weighted and Unweighted Grade Point Averages in Predicting College Success of Diverse and Low-Income College Students
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Warne, Russell T.; Nagaishi, Chanel; Slade, Michael K.; Hermesmeyer, Paul; Peck, Elizabeth Kimberli – NASSP Bulletin, 2014
While research has shown the statistical significance of high school grade point averages (HSGPAs) in predicting future academic outcomes, the systems with which HSGPAs are calculated vary drastically across schools. Some schools employ unweighted grades that carry the same point value regardless of the course in which they are earned; other…
Descriptors: Grade Point Average, Weighted Scores, Low Income, College Students