Example course data table
Use this sample structure to map your course into trackable units.
| Week | Module | Lessons | Assignments | Quiz | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intro + Setup | 6 | 1 | No | Done |
| 2 | Data Wrangling | 8 | 1 | Yes | Done |
| 3 | Visualization | 7 | 1 | No | In progress |
| 4 | Statistics Basics | 9 | 2 | Yes | Planned |
Formulas used
Weighted progress
Each category progress is completed ÷ total. Overall progress is the weighted average.
Overall = (wM·pM + wL·pL + wA·pA + wQ·pQ) ÷ (wM+wL+wA+wQ)
pX = doneX ÷ totalX
Pace and projection
Pace uses elapsed weeks since start. Required pace uses remaining weeks to the target.
Current pace = completedUnits ÷ weeksElapsed
Required pace = remainingUnits ÷ weeksToTarget
Projected finish = today + (remainingUnits ÷ currentPace)
Weekly capacity estimate
Capacity estimates how many units fit your weekly study time.
weeklyMinutes = studyDaysPerWeek × minutesPerDay
capacityUnits ≈ floor(weeklyMinutes ÷ expectedMinutesPerUnit)
How to use this calculator
- Enter your course name, start date, and target finish date.
- Fill in totals and completed counts for modules, lessons, assignments, and quizzes.
- Adjust weights to match how your course is graded or structured.
- Set your weekly study schedule and expected minutes per unit.
- Press Calculate progress to view pace, projection, and exports.
FAQs
1) Why use weights?
Weights match your course priorities. If assignments matter more than quizzes, increase assignment weight. Progress will reflect what truly drives completion.
2) What if my course has only lessons?
Set other totals to zero and give lessons a positive weight. The calculator will compute progress from lessons alone.
3) Why is my on-track status “Unknown”?
If your completed units are near zero, the pace is unreliable. Finish a few units first, then recalculate for a better projection.
4) How is required pace calculated?
Required pace equals remaining units divided by weeks left until your target finish date. It updates automatically when you change dates or totals.
5) Does time factor change progress percentage?
No. Progress remains based on completions. Time factor only adds a momentum score that compares your pace and weekly capacity against the required pace.
6) Can I export without recalculating?
Exports use your most recent calculation saved in your session. If you changed inputs, calculate again before downloading.
7) What counts as a “unit”?
A unit is any trackable item you enter: module, lesson, assignment, or quiz. Keep your definitions consistent so pace and projections stay meaningful.