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Final Grade Calculator

Part of your final grade is already fixed, but a test, assignment or exam is still coming. Enter your current average, the percentage already fixed, and your goal to see what grade you still need.

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Result

7.75

Grade needed

Achievable?
Yes
How this was calculated
  1. 1Find the remaining weight100% โˆ’ 60% = 40%
  2. 2Solve for the needed grade(7ร—100 โˆ’ 6.5ร—60) รท 40 = 7.75

Formula

Needed grade = (target ร— 100 โˆ’ current ร— known%) รท (100 โˆ’ known%)

This is the reverse of a weighted average formula: you know the desired end result and work backwards to find what the last, still-unknown part must be.

Worked examples

60% is fixed at 6.5, you want an average of 7

โ†’ You need at least 7.75 on the remaining part (40%).

Common mistakes

  • Forgetting that a result above 10 means the goal is no longer achievable.

When to use it

  • Working out how much effort your last test still requires.

Frequently asked questions

What if the result is higher than 10?

Then your goal is no longer achievable with your current grades; 10 is the highest possible grade.

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