The Grade Point Average (GPA) Scale is a numerical system used to evaluate a student's academic performance. It typically ranges from 0.0 to 4.0, where each letter grade corresponds to a specific point value. For example, an A usually equals 4.0, a B equals 3.0, a C equals 2.0, a D equals 1.0, and an F equals 0.0. To calculate a student's GPA, the point values of all grades are averaged, often weighted by the number of credit hours for each course. This scale helps schools and colleges assess students' overall academic achievements and can influence admissions and scholarship opportunities.