Academic Fatigue Scale Calculator

Spot academic fatigue early; plan smarter study days. Compare weeks, see trends, and prioritize recovery. Download summaries, share with mentors, and adjust routines fast.

Scale inputs

Rate each statement for the past 7 days.

Likert: 1 Never · 5 Always
Exhaustion
1. I feel mentally drained after study sessions.
Exhaustion
2. I struggle to focus because I feel tired.
Exhaustion
3. I feel overwhelmed by my academic workload.
Exhaustion
4. Even small tasks feel hard to start.
Disengagement
5. I feel less interested in my courses lately.
Disengagement
6. I study only to “get it done,” not to learn.
Disengagement
7. I avoid academic tasks when I can.
Inefficacy
8. I doubt my ability to keep up with requirements.
Inefficacy
9. I feel behind even when I put in effort.
Inefficacy
10. My productivity drops when deadlines increase.
Control
11. I can manage my study schedule effectively.
Reverse-scored item (protective factor).
Control
12. I feel energized to begin a study block.
Reverse-scored item (protective factor).

Optional context factors

These add a small modifier to reflect time pressure.

Leave blank to use scale-only scoring.
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After submission, results appear above this form.

Example data table

Sample entries show how the index and category can vary by workload and recovery.

Student Adjusted Score Index Category Study hrs/day Sleep hrs/night Deadlines
Ayesha 28 41.7% Moderate 6 7.5 2
Hamza 37 62.5% Moderate 8 6 4
Noor 47 83.3% High 9 5.5 6
Note: Scores are illustrative and depend on your item ratings.

Formula used

  1. Item scoring: Each item is rated 1–5.
  2. Reverse scoring: Protective items use Adjusted = 6 − Response.
  3. Adjusted total: Total = Σ Adjusted across 12 items (range 12–60).
  4. Fatigue Index (%): Index = (Total − 12) / (60 − 12) × 100.
  5. Context modifier (optional): Adds small points for low sleep, heavy study load, short breaks, and many deadlines (capped to keep results in-range).
  6. Categories: Low (<40%), Moderate (40–69.9%), High (≥70%).

If you leave context fields blank, only the scale score is used.

How to use this calculator

This tool supports planning and reflection, not diagnosis. If fatigue feels unmanageable, consider seeking help from a qualified professional or student support services.

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