Credit vs. Credit Data Model Element

From an academic standpoint, credit is usually associated with a numerical value that leads to a form of certification. For example, in college, if learners completed Biology II, then they would receive three credits towards a Health Science degree. However, the Credit Data Model Element has no numerical value associated with it, and it is used to simply track whether or not the learner will receive credit. SCORM does not specify what it means to give credit for performance.