betygsskala
Betygsskala, literally meaning grading scale, is the system used to translate a student’s performance into a grade for a course or program. The scale chosen by a school, programme, or institution determines how results are recorded on a transcript and how those results are interpreted for progression, degree eligibility, and recognition of achievement. Scales can vary between levels (compulsory school, upper secondary school, and higher education) and between institutions.
The most common schemes currently in use include a letter-based scale and numeric or descriptive scales. A
Numeric and percentage scales are still used in certain courses or institutions, particularly at the introductory
In practice, a betygsskala affects transcript notation, degree conferral, and eligibility for further study or employment.