1. What is GWA?

GWA (General Weighted Average) is an academic measurement that represents a student's average performance across all courses. It is calculated by summing all grades and dividing by the number of courses.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the GWA formula:

Where:

• \( grade_i \) — Individual course grade
• \( n \) — Total number of courses

Explanation: The equation calculates the arithmetic mean of all provided grades.

3. Importance of GWA Calculation

Details: GWA is crucial for academic evaluation, scholarship eligibility, graduation honors, and graduate school applications.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter grades separated by commas. All values must be valid numbers. The calculator will ignore any empty or non-numeric values.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a good GWA?
A: This depends on the grading system. Generally, lower values indicate better performance in systems where 1.0 is the highest grade.

Q2: Does this calculator account for course units?
A: No, this is a simplified calculator that treats all courses equally without unit weighting.

Q3: Can I calculate weighted GWA with this tool?
A: No, this calculator provides a simple unweighted average. For weighted calculations, you would need to account for course units separately.

Q4: How many decimal places should GWA have?
A: Academic institutions typically report GWA with 2-4 decimal places for precision.

Q5: What if I have incomplete grades?
A: Incomplete grades should not be included in GWA calculations until they are officially completed and graded.