total mark

[ˈtoʊtəl mɑrk]
nounpl: total marks
pontuação total
1. The sum of all points or grades obtained in an examination, assignment, or course
The student's total mark for the semester was 87 out of 100.
A pontuação total do aluno no semestre foi 87 de 100.
2. The aggregate score used to determine final grades or rankings
The total mark determines whether you pass or fail the course.
A pontuação total determina se você passa ou reprova na disciplina.
In both Brazilian and American educational systems, total marks are crucial indicators of academic performance. In Brazil, grades are typically numerical (0-10 or 0-100 scale), while in the USA, letter grades (A-F) are more common. The concept is fundamental to student assessment and transcript records in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
final scoreaggregate scoreoverall gradetotal scorecumulative mark
Antonyms / Antônimos
partial markindividual score

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
pontuação total
Most common and standard usage
General Brazilian Portuguese
nota total
Also used, particularly in educational contexts
Portugal
classificação total
More commonly used in Portuguese educational system
Portugal
nota final
Alternative phrasing in Portugal

Related Words

gradescorepointexamassessmentevaluation

Related Idioms & Phrases

add up the total marks
reach a total mark of
calculate the total mark
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