Convert grades to freedom units

This function takes a vector of grade on the German scale and converts them to the "freedom units" scale i.e. to the equivalent American GPA scale. This calculation makes use of the so-called "Bavarian formula."

Usage

convert_to_freedom_units(grades, max_passing_grade = 4, min_passing_grade = 1)

Arguments

grades

a vector of grades on the German scale

max_passing_grade

the maximum passing grade score in the US. Should be 4 always

min_passing_grade

the minimum passing grade score in the US. Should be 1 always

Value

a vector of grades in "freedom units"

Examples

convert_to_freedom_units(grades = c(1.3, 2.8))
#> [1] 3.7 2.2