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Find out what you need on the final exam to get your desired grade
A final grade calculation determines the minimum score needed on a final exam to achieve a desired overall course grade, based on your current grade and the exam's weight.
101.7%
Not achievable — consider lowering your target grade.
| Desired Grade | Required Final Score |
|---|---|
| 100% | 135.0% |
| 95% | 118.3% |
| 90% | 101.7% |
| 85% | 85.0% |
| 80% | 68.3% |
| 75% | 51.7% |
| 70% | 35.0% |
| 60% | 1.7% |
Formula
Required Score = (Desired Grade − Current Grade × (1 − Final Weight)) ÷ Final WeightDesired Grade = the overall course percentage you want to achieve
Current Grade = your grade percentage before the final exam
Final Weight = the portion of the total grade determined by the final exam (as a decimal)
Worked Example
Current 85%, want 90%, final is 30%
Did you know? Research shows that students who calculate their required final exam score early in the semester tend to have better time management and earn higher final grades on average.
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