Calculator Inputs
Example Data Table
| Subject | Credits | Difficulty | Proficiency | Importance | Exam Days | Sample Output Hours/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 7.20 |
| Physics | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 5.58 |
| English | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 1.94 |
| Computer Science | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 6.43 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 4.85 |
Formula Used
The planner estimates study demand by combining workload, difficulty, importance, current proficiency, and deadline pressure.
1. Mastery Gap
Mastery Gap = 6 - Proficiency
2. Weighted Need
Weighted Need = Credits × Difficulty × Importance × Mastery Gap × Urgency Multiplier
3. Urgency Multiplier
7 days or less = 1.50, 14 days or less = 1.35, 30 days or less = 1.20, 60 days or less = 1.10, otherwise = 1.00
4. Core Study Hours
Core Hours = Available Weekly Hours × (1 - Review Buffer %) × Subject Share
5. Review Hours
Review Hours = Weekly Buffer Hours × Subject Share
6. Daily Hours
Daily Hours = Total Subject Hours ÷ Study Days
7. Sessions Per Week
Sessions = Ceiling(Total Subject Hours ÷ Preferred Session Length)
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your total study hours available each week.
- Set how many days you can realistically study.
- Choose a comfortable study session length.
- Reserve a review buffer for recap, correction, and spaced revision.
- Add each subject with workload, difficulty, proficiency, and importance ratings.
- Enter days remaining until the next exam or assessment.
- Submit the form to see recommended weekly hours, daily targets, sessions, and priorities.
- Use the CSV and PDF buttons to save or share the plan.
FAQs
1. How does this planner assign hours to each subject?
It calculates a weighted need score for every subject. Higher workload, higher difficulty, lower proficiency, stronger importance, and nearer deadlines increase the recommended share of weekly study time.
2. What does the proficiency score mean?
Proficiency estimates your current comfort level. A lower score means you need more foundation work, so the planner increases time for that subject.
3. Why use a review buffer?
The review buffer protects time for recap, flashcards, error correction, and spaced revision. Without it, plans often become overloaded with only new learning tasks.
4. Can I use this for school, college, or self-study?
Yes. The inputs are flexible enough for classes, exam prep, certifications, tutoring schedules, and independent study plans.
5. What if two subjects have the same deadline?
The planner still separates them using workload, difficulty, proficiency, and importance. Subjects with greater total need receive more time.
6. Should I fill all six subject rows?
No. You can leave unused rows blank. The calculator only processes subjects with names entered.
7. How should I interpret sessions per week?
Sessions are estimated blocks based on your preferred session length. They help convert total weekly hours into practical calendar slots.
8. Is this a strict timetable?
No. It is a planning guide. You can shift hours across the week as long as you stay near the total target and keep priorities aligned.