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Definition: This calculator determines what grade you need on your final exam to achieve your desired overall course grade.
Purpose: It helps students plan their study efforts by showing exactly what's required on the final exam to reach their grade goal.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates how much your final exam needs to contribute to reach your goal, after accounting for your current performance.
Details: Knowing the required final exam grade helps students set realistic goals, prioritize study time, and understand what's achievable.
Tips: Enter your desired course grade, current grade, weight of work before final (typically 0.7), and weight of final exam (typically 0.3). The weights must sum to 1.
Q1: What if the calculator returns a negative number?
A: This means you've already achieved your goal grade with your current work and could get 0% on the final.
Q2: What if it returns over 100%?
A: This means your goal is mathematically impossible with your current grade. Consider adjusting your expectations.
Q3: How do I find my current grade?
A: Check your syllabus or ask your instructor. It's typically a weighted average of all assignments to date.
Q4: What if my course has different weights?
A: Adjust the weights accordingly, ensuring they sum to 1 (100% of the course grade).
Q5: Does this account for extra credit?
A: No, if you have extra credit opportunities, you may need less on the final than calculated.