def get_output_score(self):
<EOL>if self._my_map['<STR_LIT>'] is None:<EOL><INDENT>return None<EOL><DEDENT>else:<EOL><INDENT>return Decimal(str(self._my_map['<STR_LIT>']))<EOL><DEDENT>
Gets the output score for this grade used for calculating cumultives or performing articulation.

        return: (decimal) - the output score
        *compliance: mandatory -- This method must be implemented.*