Exam Grade Required
Score needed on final exam to hit course target. (Target − pre-exam × pre-weight) / exam-weight.
Result
Required exam score
92.0%
⚠ challenging.
- Current grade82%
- Weight (pre-exam)70%
- Exam weight30%
- Target85%
- Required92.00%
Step-by-step
- Final = current × pre-weight + exam × exam-weight.
- Solve: exam = (target − current × pre-weight) / exam-weight.
- = (85 − 82 × 0.7) / 0.3 = 92.00%.
How to use this calculator
- Enter current grade and weight of work done.
- Enter exam weight + target final grade.
About this calculator
Determine the score you need on a final exam to hit your target course grade. Standard weighted-average formula: final = current × pre-weight + exam × exam-weight. Solve for exam score. If required > 100%, target is mathematically impossible — adjust target or boost other components (extra credit, makeup work). If required is achievable, plan study time accordingly.
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Each category contributes a portion of total. Final grade = sum of (category score × category weight). Weights sum to 100%.
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