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It provides examples of simple-versus-weighted calculations, typical formula patterns for weighted, weighted percentage, simple, and simple percentage GPAs, and additional counting-based GPA methods. 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If one calculation method works with different query options, the query options should be left blank in the gpa formula and set via the GPA DAT formula.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":83,"og:type":125,"og:title":65,"og:site_name":95,"og:description":67},"article",{"robots":127,"canonical":83},"index,follow",{"doc_id":129,"site_id":62},290623,1789642223,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":132},{"doc_id":129,"user_id":133,"nickname":92,"user_avatar":134,"doc_module":4,"category_id":19,"category_name":20,"doc_title":65,"doc_description":67,"doc_content":135,"file_id":136,"file_url":137,"file_type":138,"file_size":139,"view_count":105,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":8,"is_downloadable":8,"audit_status":8,"page_count":140,"language":141,"language_code":63,"site_id":62,"html_lang":63,"table_of_contents":142,"faqs":143,"seo_title":144,"seo_description":67,"update_tm":130,"read_time":41},2336477974920,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_155a257f0dc6eb9ab79c44ca47cae57d","P O W E R S C H O O L  \nEDUCATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES  \nPowerSchool  \nFun with GPA  \nF U N W I T H G P A  \nGPA Calculation Methods  \nGPA can be calculated using a variety of the basic simple or weighted calculation. GPA in PowerSchool can be calculated using a variety of methods at one time. Using multiple methods or variances of a particular method will allow comparison in GPA within a particular student or group of students.  \nSimple verses Weighted  \nSimple GPA  \nHistory 1 credit A 4  \nBiology 1 credit B 3  \nPhy Ed . 5 credit B 3  \nAuto Mech 2 credit A 4  \nTotal 14/4 = 3.5  \nWeighted GPA Potential*points  \nHistory Biology Phy Ed . Auto Mech  \n1 credit  \n1 credit  \n5 credit  \n2 credit  \nTotal  \nA  \nB  \nB  \nA  \n1*4=  \n1*3=.5*3= 2*4=  \n4  \n3  \n1.5  \n8  \n16. 5/4 .5 = 3.667  \nTypical GPA Calculation Methods  \nWeighted GPA  \nround((gpa_sum(gpa_points()*gpa_potentialcredit()/sum(gpa_potentialcredit()),3)  \nWeighted Percentage GPA  \nround((gpa_sum(gpa_percent()*gpa_potentialcredit())/sum(gpa_potentialcredit())),3)  \nSimple GPA  \nround((sum(gpa_gpapoints())/gpa_count()),3)  \nSimple Percentage GPA  \nround((sum(gpa_percent())/gpa_count()),3)  \nF U N W I T H G P A  \nAdditional GPA Methods  \nGPA Count Weighted  \nround((gpa_sum(gpa_gpapoints()*gpa_potentialcredit())),3)  \nGPA Count  \nsum(gpa_gpapoints())  \nNumber of B grades  \nCountof(B,gpa_grade())+countof(B+,gpa_grade())+countof(B-,gpa_grade())  \nGPA Method Using Query Options  \nGPAs used for Honor Roll or Class Rank, any parameter needed must be included in the GPA Calculation Method query options.  \nF U N W I T H G P A  \nQuery Options  \nQuery options that are defined in the GPA Calculation Method will override any parameters set in a GPA DAT formula. When one calculation method will work with different query options then leave the query options blank in the gpa formula and set the parameters in the GPA DAT formula.  \nFor example: ~(*gpa method=\"plain weighted\" term=\"S1,S2\" gpa year=\"2004,2005,2006\"credittype=\"m\")  \nGPA Method Code Options  \nThe GPA DAT differs from most other formulas or codes in that the parameters are separated by spaces, not semicolons. The values passed to the parameters are separated from the parameter by an equal sign, and encapsulated in quotes.  \n•By Method  \n•By Term  \n•By Grade  \n•By Year  \n•By Credit Type  \nF U N W I T H G P A  \nMethod Code Options  \nThe method parameter uses the name of methods as defined at the District under GPA Settings. The value of the parameter must match an exisiting method name exactly. The code will pull the GPA based on the method. If omitted, the “weighted” method is used.  \n^(*gpa method=“weighted”)  \n^(*gpa method=“simple”)  \nTerm Code Options  \nThe term parameter can be one or more term abbreviations. Values passed to this parameter must exactly match those of store codes or final grade names. The GPA will be based on the listed term or terms. If omitted, it will search all available terms. If the term parameter is used without also using the year parameter, only grades from the current year will be used.  \n^(*gpa term=“S1”)  \n^(*gpa method=“simple” term=“S1,S2”)  \nGrade Code Options  \nThe GPA will be based on the listed grade level. If omitted, it will search the historical grade range that is set for that particular school.  \n^(*gpa grade=“11”)  \n^(*gpa method=“simple” term=“S1,S2” grade=“11”)  \nYear Code Options  \nThe GPA will be based on the listed year or years. Use only the first year in a school term that spans multiple year. If omitted, it will search all available years for that particular school.  \n^(*gpa year=”2006”)  \n^(*gpa method=“simple” term=“S1,S2” gpa year=”2005,2006”)  \nF U N W I T H G P A  \nCredit Type Code Options  \nThe GPA will be based on the listed credit type or types. If omitted, it will search all credit types.  \n^(*gpa method=“simple” term=“S1,S2” grade=“11”)  \n^(*gpa method=“simple” term=“S1,S2” grade=“11” credittype=”eng”)  \nWhere credit type is located  \nLocated in Courses and Historical Grades","cbCaidFlYGaLIyGm","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidFlYGaLIyGm","pdf",195769,12,"English","# GPA Calculation Methods\n## Simple vs. Weighted GPA\n## Typical GPA Calculation Methods\n## Additional GPA Methods\n# GPA Calculation Query Options and Code Options\n## Query options behavior\n## GPA Method code options\n## Term, Grade, Year, and Credit Type code options\n## Adding and viewing credit types","[{\"question\":\"How can GPA be calculated in PowerSchool using different methods?\",\"answer\":\"GPA can be calculated using simple or weighted calculations, and PowerSchool supports using multiple methods (and method variances) to compare GPA within a student or group.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the typical formula approaches for weighted and simple GPA?\",\"answer\":\"Weighted GPA uses weighted sums and potential credit, while simple GPA uses an average over GPA points. The document also lists weighted percentage and simple percentage variations using the corresponding percent values.\"},{\"question\":\"How do GPA calculation query options and GPA DAT parameters interact?\",\"answer\":\"Defined GPA Calculation Method query options override parameters set in a GPA DAT formula. If one calculation method works with different query options, the query options should be left blank in the gpa formula and set via the GPA DAT formula.\"}]","Fun with GPA - GPA Calculation Methods - Query Options and Code Options | PDF"]