where did u get this from?

i've been in education for 12 years. CGPA calculations using other values than grade-point is very unconventional in malaysia.

one explanation is the weightage of every semester is different. this is common in UK universities, where the 1st few semesters carry lesser impact than the later ones. but again, this wont explain why u get an A-. it should've been A.

else, either it was an error on his results (based on standard calculation), or yours (based on different weightages per sem).

i think i've explained this before. u cannot calculate CGPA directly from marks percentage. i've looked into the worldwide convention for this, and even UiTM, which uses unconventional method, still interprets the CGPA through grade-point value (or kaedah wajaran).

the ministry complies to ISO. so it has to move based on the established methodologies only, and cant just suka2 create a new, untested system and implement it nationwide. sure, it's not disclosed, but having been in the system for over 12 years, i can assure u there are many people in the ministry who will buat bising if anyone tries to implement anything unconventional. not everyone in the ministry of education are loyal to the current government.

so bottom line is, it has to be based on a conventional, established method. meaning:

a grade will have an absolute value (grade point). since 4.00 is the highest, we can assume A is 4.00.

at university level, u dont just average it. u have to multiply the grade point with the credit value (weightage of the subject). a 2 credit subject will weigh less than a 6 credit subject. if u take both subjects at the same semester, u can calculate it like so:

2 credit subject scored C (2.00) and 6 credit subject scored A (4.00):

((2 x 2.00) + (6 x 4.00))/(2+6)
= 3.50cgpa.

let's reverse it. 2 credit subject scored A (4.00) and 6 credit subject scored C (2.00):

((2 x 4.00) + (6 x 2.00))/(2+6)
= 2.50cgpa.

do u see the calculation? if u score a 2 credit subject but suck at the 6 credit subject, u will only score 2.50cgpa. the heavier the subject's credit, the more it will impact ur cgpa. so in this case, what we need to find out is what each semester's weightage is. only then we can figure out the cgpa.

Hmmm i will write to MPM and try to get to the bottom of this. Who did u speak to when phoned them?

Err all academicians have to be curious. The thirst to know things i dont know is... Unquenchable .

Furthermore, im now in a good position with good standing to push things around. Ive designed whole curriculums for degree and masters. So i know whats conventional and what not. For something like this to happen, is very odd. And i just have to figure out odd things

It would help if u can tell me who responded to ur emails. Pm me if u wanna keep it private.

who replied those emails?