Final answer:
The total number of points a student can earn in a class after obtaining a 95 is still 100, following standard grading systems. The predictive final exam score should not exceed 100% per exam, unless the grading rubric specifies a total value greater than 100 for all course components.
Step-by-step explanation:
Based on the information provided, if a student has already obtained a score of 95, the total number of points they can earn in the class is still 100, assuming that the class follows a standard grading system where the maximum score is 100%. Any score obtained on individual assignments or exams contributes towards reaching this 100% total.
Regarding the prediction for the final exam score, if we have data indicating that a score of 90 on the third exam correlates with a final exam score of 261.19, this would appear to be an error because individual exams typically do not exceed 100% of their total point value. However, if the final cumulative score (including all assessments, assignments, quizzes, participation, etc.) is predicted to be 261.19, this would only make sense if the overall grading rubric for the class allows for a total point value greater than 100, where 200 points are the maximum that can be awarded for the final exam. This might be the case in some classes where different assessments are weighted and quantified differently..