See your grade before and after a test. Adjust weighting and points for accuracy quickly. Compare scenarios, set targets, and track progress easily now.
These sample scenarios show how a single test can shift outcomes.
| Scenario | Current Grade | Completed Weight | Test Weight | Expected Test | Projected Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steady improvement | 78% | 50% | 20% | 88% | ~80% |
| High-stakes test | 85% | 40% | 35% | 70% | ~80% |
| Strong test boost | 72% | 60% | 15% | 96% | ~76% |
Tip: Use your syllabus for the most accurate weights.
A single assessment can swing your final because it carries a fixed share of the course total. For example, a 25% midterm changes the final by 0.25 points for every 1% you score above or below expectations. A 10% swing on the test can shift the final by about 2.5 points, which matters near cutoffs.
Many syllabi use ranges like 10–20% for quizzes, 20–35% for midterms, and 30–50% for finals. If your upcoming test is 30%, it matters about three times more than a 10% quiz. Use the exact percentages from your course outline for accurate projections.
Impact is reported as grade points on the projected final. It compares your expected test score against a neutral baseline assumption. If you expect 90% instead of 80% on a 20% test, the projection rises roughly (90−80)×0.20 = 2.0 points, before considering remaining work. A negative impact means the test lowers your projected final slightly compared with your baseline expectation.
Try a conservative, realistic, and stretch score. Example: 70%, 82%, and 92% on a 15% test. You will see three projected finals and can decide where study time gives the best return. Many students allocate revision hours based on the scenario that moves the final grade most.
If you set a target final grade, the calculator solves for the test score you need. Suppose you want 85% overall, have 80% so far on 50% completed work, and a 20% test is next. The required score updates instantly as you change assumptions.
Weighted grading uses category percentages, while points systems use totals earned out of totals possible. A 40-point test can be huge in a 200-point unit, but small in a 1,000-point course. Choose the mode that matches your gradebook to avoid misleading results.
Remaining work expectations matter most when much of the course is ungraded. If 30% remains, a 5% change in your remaining average shifts the final by 1.5 points (5×0.30). If you are unsure, start with your current average and adjust by 2–5 points. Update the estimate after each major assignment.
Confirm that completed weight plus test weight does not exceed 100%. In points mode, ensure expected test points never exceed points possible. If a required test score is above 100%, your target may be unrealistic without improving remaining performance or earning extra credit. Double-check units before submitting.
It is the change in your projected final grade, in percentage points, caused by the expected test result. A positive value raises the projection, while a negative value lowers it.
Choose Weighted Percent if your syllabus lists category percentages. Choose Points Based if your gradebook is total points earned out of total points possible.
Leave it blank to default to your current performance, then adjust by a few points to test optimism or caution. This keeps the projection realistic when future grades are uncertain.
Yes. Treat completed categories as “completed weight” and use your current average for those items. Enter the upcoming test’s category weight as the test weight.
If the target is too high for the remaining weights and your expected future performance, the math may require more than 100%. Improve the remaining estimate, lower the target, or look for extra credit options.
No. If you expect extra credit, add it by increasing your expected remaining average or adjusting points earned and possible points to reflect the extra credit in your course.
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