How to Convert Your GPA to a 4.0 Scale
| Letter Grade | Percent Grade | 4.0 Scale |
|---|
| C+ | 77-79 | 2.3 |
| C | 73-76 | 2.0 |
| C- | 70-72 | 1.7 |
| D+ | 67-69 | 1.3 |
Numerical and letter grades
| Letter grade | Percentage | GPA |
|---|
| B+ | 87–89% | 3.33 |
| B | 83–86% | 3.00 |
| B− | 80–82% | 2.67 |
| C+ | 77–79% | 2.33 |
The grading scale is as follows: A: 540 points, B: 480 points, C; 420 points, D 360 points.
An academic grade given by certain institutions. Slightly better than a D and slightly worse than a C-.
Your grade point average (GPA) is calculated using the following formula: Total Grade Points Earned. ————————————– = Grade Point Average (GPA) Total Credit Hours.
Types of Grading Systems
- Percentage Grading – From 0 to 100 Percent.
- Letter grading and variations – From A Grade to F Grade.
- Norm-referenced grading – Comparing students to each other usually letter grades.
- Mastery grading – Grading students as “masters” or “passers” when their attainment reaches a prespecified level.
For 'O' level grades, Distinctions 1 & 2 carry 0.3 points, Credits 3 to 6 carry 0.2 ,Passes 7 & 8 carry 0.1 and Fail (9) carry 0.0 weights respectively. For A' Level grades, the conversion scale is A=6, B=5, C=4, D=3, E=2, O=1, F=0 points.
Ten Top Study Tips for Passing Your English Exams
- Write a Timetable. A timetable is a really useful tool to helping you to pass your exam.
- Do your Homework.
- Learn How to Pronounce Words.
- Learn Spelling Patterns.
- Learn the Meaning of Questions.
- Learn your Stock Phrases.
- Make a List of Vocabulary.
- Immerse Yourself in the Language.
Seven tips for exam revision
- Start early.
- Make a revision timetable.
- Answer questions from past papers.
- Identify the key points, examples and evidence for each topic- you will not be able to write very much on each in the exam.
- Prepare for questions that combine two different topics.
All applicants are required to have an internationally recognised English language qualification such as IELTS. The Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) English at Grade B or GCSE/IGCSE English at Grade C or above are currently accepted in place of IELTS or equivalent.
Both guilloches and see-through register have been used to secure KCSE certificates. To verify authenticity of the document, KNEC advices one to hold the certificate up to the light and ensure that the word mtihani and the genuine security thread are available.
The students can download their KCSE result slip online through the website of KNEC and they can also download their KCSE result slip through SMS by sending their Index number to 22252.
Lost KCSE and KCPE Certificates Replacement
- To be attached to the certificate replacement request form is a sworn legal affidavit on the identity of the applicant.
- The applicant should attach a copy of his or her national identification card to the application form.
- Pay a processing fee.
Admission to Certificate Courses will be based on any of the following minimum qualifications: KCSE mean grade of C- or equivalent. An O' level mean grade of Division III or equivalent. An A' Level qualification with a minimum of two subsidiary passes or equivalent.
I lost my primary/Secondary school certificate how may I get a replacement, and what is the procedure? KNEC does not do replacement but you may apply for a certification letter. Kindly log into our website: knec.ac.ke .
Requirements for Lost Certificate Replacement
To download the application form, log in to knec.ac.ke and on the left side point at certificate replacement and confirmation. Then click on the application for replacement of certificates.The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) uses a grading system to evaluate the examination performance of students who sit for the KCSE exams. The system is based on a numeric 12-point scale from 1-12 and an expanded letter grade ranging from A to E (A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, E).
Requirements for Lost Certificate Replacement
To download the application form, log in to and on the left side point at certificate replacement and confirmation. Then click on the application for replacement of certificates.Misspelt name on KCSE certificate
Apply for name amendment through the school. You will require; letter written by the school principal, copy of birth certificate and copy of the result slip/certificate.Open the KNEC portal website. Choose the option “examination results”. At the first drop-down list, you have to choose KCSE examination and at the second drop-down list, you have to choose the year. Then a text box will appear, you need to give your KCSE Index number and then click on 'submit' button.
Requirements for Lost Certificate Replacement
To download the application form, log in to and on the left side point at certificate replacement and confirmation. Then click on the application for replacement of certificates.Check below for details steps.
- Step 1: Open Your Laptop or Mobile Web Browser.
- Step 2: In Address Bar type “
- Step 3: Find “2020 Online Result Slip“.
- Step 4: Click on the option.
- Step 5: KCPE/KCSE – RESULT SLIPS window will open.
- Step 6: Enter Your “User Name” and “Password”.
Full details of the KNEC KCPE Results 2019 examination results. To check the results for KCPE 2019 online, go to the K.N.E.C website knec. and enter your Index number. To check your KCPE (class of 2019) results by SMS send an SMS with your Index Number to 20076 from Safaricom, Airtel or Orange.
To access the KCPE Examination results, send the candidate's index number through a short message service (sms) text to 22252 immediately after the release by the Cabinet Secretary.
How to check 2019 KCSE results
- Create a new message.
- Type the index number of the candidate (11 digits)
- Send the text to the number 20076. Also Read: Safaricom Foundation donates tablets to students in Kawangware and Dandora.
- You will receive the results for each subject and the final marks.
