Final Grade Calculator

Final Grade Calculator

Need to figure out what score you need on your final exam to achieve your target grade in a class? Our Final Grade Calculator can help you with that! Follow these simple steps:

How to Use the Final Grade Calculator:

1. Final Exam Weight & Desired Grade: In the top section of the form, enter the percentage weight of your final exam and the grade you aim to attain in the class. For example, if your final exam is worth 20% of your total grade, and you want at least a 93% in the class, input these values into the form.
2. Classwork Details: In the lower section of the form, you can optionally describe different components of your classwork, such as homework assignments, quizzes, tests, and their respective grades and weights. Most classes have multiple components contributing to your final grade. You can add as many as you need by clicking the "Add Row" button.
3. Calculate: Once you've entered your classwork details, click the "Calculate" button to instantly find out the score you need on your final exam to reach your desired class grade.

Formula for Calculating Required Final Grade:

// Final Grade Needed Formula
Final Grade Needed = ((Desired Grade x Total Weight) - (Grade Contributions - (100 - Final Exam Weight))) / Final Exam Weight

Example Calculation:

Assuming your class follows this grading plan:

Suppose you've earned the following grades for your classwork:

Now, suppose your goal is to achieve a 90% final grade in the class. To calculate the required score on your final exam to reach this target, let's perform some calculations using the provided formula:

// Calculation
First add the weight of all the class assignments together including your final:
wtotal = 10% + 10% + 20% + 20% + 20% = 100%

Next, multiple the grade you received on each assignment by the weight of the assignment:

gw = (91% x 10%) + (85% x 10%) + (75% x 20%) + (95% x 20%) + (97% x 20%) = 7100%

Now, calculate what you need on the final exam:

final exam grade = ((90% x 100%) - 7100%) / 20% = 95%

This demonstrates the manual method for determining your final grade. However, you can simplify this process by using the calculator provided above!

What if your class grading relies on point values instead of percentages?

In such a scenario, you'll be assigned specific point values for each assignment, and your grade will be determined based on these points.

For example, take a look at your class syllabus, which assigns point values to various assignments:

Now, consider the grades you've earned in terms of points:

To utilize the calculator with point-based grades, your first step is to calculate the grade percentage for each assignment using the following formula:

// Grade Percentage Calculation
grade percentage = points earned / possible points x 100

For example, let's calculate the grade percentage for your mid-term test as an example:

// Mid-Term Test Grade Percentage Calculation
mid-term test = 190 points earned / 200 possible points x 100 = 95%

In the weight column of the calculator, you should enter the possible points for each assignment. If your goal is to attain a minimum of 90% in the class, and your final exam carries a weight of 250 points, you would input the following details into the calculator:

In this scenario, you would need to score 93.6% on your final exam to achieve a final grade of 90% in the class.

Benefits of the Final Grade Calculator:

• Targeted Studying: Focus your efforts on achieving your desired class grade efficiently.
• Reduced Stress: Eliminate the uncertainty of final exam outcomes and study with confidence.
• Strategic Planning: Plan your study time wisely to meet your academic goals.

Conclusion:

Our Final Grade Calculator empowers you to take control of your academic performance. Whether you're striving for a specific grade or aiming for your best possible result, this tool provides clarity and guidance.

With a clear understanding of the score needed on your final exam, you can approach your studies strategically and achieve your academic goals.

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