The Mean Subject Grade (MSG) is a metric used in the Singaporean education system to represent a student’s overall performance across various subjects. It provides an aggregate assessment of a student’s performance in a given set of subjects.
Here’s how the Mean Subject Grade (MSG) is calculated:
- Assign Points to Grades:
- A: 1 point
- B: 2 points
- C: 3 points
- D: 4 points
- Calculate the Total Points:
- Add up the points for each subject.
- Divide Total Points by Number of Subjects:
- Divide the total points by the number of subjects. For example, if a student scored an A1 for math, B4 for English, and C6 for Chemistry, his MSG would be 1+4+63 = .This will be rounded to two decimal places, giving a final MSG of 3.67
- Assign the Mean Subject Grade (MSG):
- Depending on the calculated score, it falls into a specific band:
- 1.0 – 1.99: A
- 2.0 – 2.99: B
- 3.0 – 3.99: C
- 4.0 and above: D
- Depending on the calculated score, it falls into a specific band:
The MSG provides a way to compare a student’s performance across different subjects on a single scale. It’s especially useful for determining eligibility for certain courses or educational pathways that have specific grade requirements.