Final Exam Grade Needed Calculator
What score do you need on the final?
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Results
- Score needed on final
- 102%
- Feasible?
- Not possible above 100%
- Current grade
- 82%
- Final exam weight
- 30%
Quick answer
Required final exam score is the target grade minus current grade weighted so far, divided by the final's weight.
needed = (target - current x (1 - examWeight)) / examWeight
How to use the Final Exam Grade Needed Calculator
- 1Enter your current grade before the final exam.
- 2Enter how much the final exam is worth in the final grade.
- 3Enter the overall grade you want to end with.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Current grade before final82 %
- Final exam weight30 %
- Target overall grade88 %
Results
- Score needed on final102%
- Feasible?Not possible above 100%
- Current grade82%
- Final exam weight30%
Frequently asked questions
What if the needed score is over 100%?
It means the target grade is not achievable this term with the current weight.
What if it's negative or zero?
You've already secured that overall grade regardless of the final.
About this calculator
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