Half points, also known as half marks or half grades, are a measurement used to indicate a score that falls between two full points or grades. Some synonyms for half points include half credits, half percentages, half scores, and half grades. In academic settings, half points are often used to represent a student's performance on exams, assignments, or projects. In sports and games, half points can be used as a way to break a tie or determine a winner in a close competition. Whatever the context, half points offer a nuanced way to acknowledge effort and performance that falls somewhere between two extremes.