How do you explain a bad grade?

How do you explain a bad grade?

How to Talk to Your Parents about a Bad GradeDon’t cave in to the temptation to lie. Get it over with as soon as possible. Imagine the worst possible outcome. Expect disappointment. Present an overall picture of your grades. If you have older siblings, ask them for tips. Show remorse. Promise to work harder on your grades next time, for yourself, not for them.

Do grades show how smart you are?

While good grades are important and should be something every student strives for, they do not necessarily correlate with a student’s intelligence. While there are varying theories on what intelligence is and whether it can improve, you can gain knowledge throughout the course of your life.

Is AA a bad grade?

If you are taking an Honors or AP course, or a course simply above your grade level, an A- is a pretty good grade. Those aren’t bad grades at all. B+ and higher are usually considered above average marks.

Is 91% an A?

Some schools only grade with letters A-E (or A-D plus F), and among those that use percentage cutoffs for letter grades (not all of them), 10%-per-grade is most common, so a 91% is an A. Other schools use +/- distinctions, and so an 91 would be an A-, a 3.7/4.0 or maybe a a 3.66/4.0 or 3.67/4.0.