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Required final exam grade calculator
Find the exam score needed to reach your target course grade.
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Final exam grade needed90%
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How to calculate
Find the exam score needed to reach your target course grade.
Final exam grade needed = (target-current*(1-weight/100))/(weight/100)
Worked example
Current course grade (%): 80; Target overall grade (%): 85; Final exam weight (%): 50.
Final exam grade needed: 90 %.
Assumptions and limits
Your current contribution already covers the target under these assumptions. Check whether the course still imposes a minimum exam score.
Results are rounded for display; calculations use unrounded values. Read our calculation methodology.
Understanding the result
The result is the final-exam score needed to reach the target under the entered weighting. Values above 100 indicate an unreachable target without extra credit.
When this tool is useful
Find the exam score needed to reach your target course grade.
Understanding your inputs
| Input | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Current course grade (%) | Enter a number of at least 0 and no more than 100. |
| Target overall grade (%) | Enter a number of at least 0 and no more than 100. |
| Final exam weight (%) | Enter a number of at least 0.001 and no more than 100. |
Frequently asked questions
What does a negative required score mean?
Your current contribution already covers the target under these assumptions. Check whether the course still imposes a minimum exam score.