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quality point average

noun

Education.

a measure of scholastic attainment computed by dividing the total number of quality points received by the total number of credits or hours of course work taken. QPA

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Word History and Origins

Origin of quality point average¹

First recorded in 1970–75

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Ikeria and Layla won based on a calculation of quality point average or Q.P.A., a system of calculating grades that gave extra weight to advanced placement and dual credit courses.