METHOD
Formula and method
Required exam = [target − current average × (1−weight)] / weight.
What score do you need on the final exam?
Find the percentage needed on a final exam.
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Your inputs
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Your result
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About this result
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Full disclaimerHow much do I need on the final exam?
The calculator assumes a linear weighted average: it subtracts your current average times the weight of the remaining coursework from the target and divides the difference by the exam weight. With a 75% average, an exam worth 40% and an 80% target you need 87.5% on the exam. A result above 100% means the target is out of reach, and one below zero means it is already covered. A separate exam pass threshold is not included.
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Basic arithmetic or geometry using the formula shown. Uses only your inputs.
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