This week, we received a question from Eric, a teacher in China.

本周，我们收到了中国的老师埃里克的提问]E=oULk=]4_B+(。

I am at a loss about how to use the following words correctly: score, mark, point, and grade.

我不知道如何正确使用以下单词：score， mark，point，和gradex9)GF5pY47Wm+vqp。

For example, if a student answers my question correctly in class, should I say, "I will give you two points for your success" or should I say, "I will give you two marks?"

比如，当学生在课堂上正确回答了问题，我应该说：“我要为你的优秀表现给你加2分（points）” 还是说：“我给你2分（marks）？”

Another question: How should we call the numeral that we put on students' test papers? Is that a mark? Or grade? Or point? Or score?

另一个问题：我们应该如何称学生试卷上的数字？是 mark? grade? point? 还是score？

And can I say, "In this test, student A's grade is two points higher than student B's"?

而且我可以说：“这次考试中，学生A的分数（points）比学生B的要高2分吗”？

Or should I use "mark" or maybe "score" instead of "grade" in this situation? Eric, China.

还是在这种情况下，我应该用mark，或者可能是score，而非grade？——埃里克，中国^kKG&%BX*ue~i。

Dear Eric, These are good questions.

亲爱的埃里克：这些是好的问题erSU&W.L~7n3.Tsp=d。

It is easy to mix up the many similar words connected to measuring student performance.

在衡量学生表现方面，我们很容易混淆许多相似的单词GTvqb0eGo-Z897Z#。

First, I will give the meaning of each word.

首先，我将给出每个单词的含义C#Fi)#l)COex!Y+B0kNj。

Then, I will answer your individual questions.

然后，我将回答您的个人提问0Ht(PC=vm)*6u7。

A score is the total number of points that a student earns on a test or other schoolwork.

“score”（分数）是学生在某一门考试或其他功课中获得的总分dr%Q=.4XX;e*i@7Q_O1!。

For example, suppose you are telling your students about an upcoming test.

例如，假设您要告诉学生临近的一场考试CWPYMC%|IZa)。

You could say this: Each section is worth 25 points, for a total score of 100.

您可以这样说：各部分占25分，总分是100分~^J%In!Xa1FhRy&R。”

You can also use "score" as a verb. In that case, it means to get points: Elaine scored well on her science test.

“score”也可用作动词7a_V)EdTAWzL。这时指的是“拿分，得分”：“伊莱恩的科学考试得分很高1rwKb=*+S,+efKM3。”

The word "mark" is generally used in British English for the American word "grade."

“ mark”一词通常用于英式英语，类似于美式英语中的 “ grade”一词!9sT#ie;]PTr。

Both mean the same thing: a measure.

两者含义相同，都是指一种检验手段lsHR_TN~MlYG。

Teachers in the United States are more likely to use the word "grade" for the number or letter that indicates how a student performed in a class or on a test.

美国教师更倾向于使用“grade”一词，来表示学生在课堂上或考试中的表现-82|p#5SD([R^@。

In the U.S., for example, many students get letter grades to represent their numeric score for a single paper or exam, as well as an entire term of study in a subject.

例如，许多美国学生的单篇文章或考试成绩，以及一个课程整个学期的分数都是以“grade”这种字母等级来表示成绩的EaCZC1xuT1aml。

A point is a numeric unit that is used in tests and other schoolwork.

“point”（分数）是数字单位，可以用来表示测验及其他学校功课的表现#V#[WZgF%).S~QDI+,S。

We also use this word for classroom activities and games.

我们还可以用此词评价课堂活动和游戏效果XbwbF7bQsxFc9p。

For example, you asked about what to tell a student who has done well in class.

例如，您询问的关于如何表扬在课堂上表现出色的学生^5jr(9qH(|。

I would say, I will give you ten points for your correct answer.

我会说：“我要为你的正确答案加10分x),7lWhS*X。”

Or you might explain before you ask a question:

或者您可以在提问前先说明一下：

I will give you ten points if you answer this question correctly.

“如果有人回答对问题，我就奖励10分,t8w)jEemqjFR9N,PC。”

Now let's go over a few differences.

现在，让我们讨论它们之间的一些区别Q)%P=7rcZe)DdjKK0%5o。

The difference between the words "grades" and "points" is that a grade is usually based on the number of points scored.

单词“grades”和 “points”之间的区别在于，“grades”通常是基于“points”所得的分数vHL3Qf1mR=。

For example, if 100 points is the total, and the student got between 90 and 100 points, the student gets an A grade.

例如，如果总分为100分，有学生得分在90到100分之间，那么该学生得到的就是A级（grade）成绩G~HB*)OM4E7hYR!(B&c。

A grade of B would go to scores of 80 to 89, C is for 70 to 79, and so on.

B级成绩为80至89分，C级为70至79分，依此类推hU0kqplM|hFD,4=。

In the U.S., a grade is almost always represented by a letter, and points by numbers.

在美国，几乎都是用字母等级表示成绩（grade），用数字表示分数_Ky|5Ed#b=RN!%b.Elk。

When talking about the difference between two scores we could use a sentence like the one you asked about:

当谈论两个分数之间的差异时，我们可以用像你提到的那个问题：

Your score is five points higher this week than it was on last week's test. You will get a good grade for the term.

“本周你的分数比上周考试的高出5分KFyHX-2V;|H)G|^LA,u。你这学期会得到不错的学习等级的-2gW^sVqN|beCKVf。”

Thanks again for the questions, Eric. They were grade A!

再次感谢您的提问，埃里克W]BTyqfub~^aby6。他们都是A级成绩的！

That's Ask a Teacher for this week.

以上就是本期名师答疑的全部内容O!,|DoKzAY]。

I'm Jill Robbins.

我是吉尔·罗宾斯A8Fd,;&wo3。