What do you need to know?
Before we dive into the calculations, make sure you have the following information:
- Weighting of each assessment: Find out the percentage each assignment, exam, project, or coursework contributes to your final grade.
- Your scores: Collect your scores or grades for each assessment throughout the semester.
Step 1: Convert scores to percentages (if necessary)
If your scores are in letter grades or a different scale, you’ll need to convert them to percentages using the grading scale provided by your university. This ensures consistency in calculations.
Step 2: Calculate the weighted values
Multiply each assessment’s score by its weighting percentage. For example, if an exam is worth 30% and you scored 80%, the weighted value for that exam would be 0.3 * 80% = 24%.
Step 3: Add up the weighted values
Add together all the weighted values you calculated in step 2. This sum represents your overall performance so far.
Step 4: Determine the remaining assessments
Identify the assessments that you’ve yet to complete and determine their respective weightings. It’s crucial to stay aware of how these assessments can impact your final grade.
Step 5: Estimate your potential scores
For the remaining assessments, estimate the scores you expect to achieve. Remember, this estimation should be realistic based on your understanding of the subject matter and your performance in previous assessments.
Step 6: Calculate the remaining weighted values
Multiply the weightings of the remaining assessments by your estimated scores. This will give you their respective weighted values.
Step 7: Add up the remaining weighted values
Sum up all the weighted values for the remaining assessments, which will represent your potential performance in those assessments.
Step 8: Calculate the final grade
Add the sum from step 3 (overall performance so far) with the sum from step 7 (potential performance in remaining assessments). This total will be your presumptive final grade.
Step 9: Account for any additional factors
It’s important to consider if there are any other factors that can influence your final grade, such as participation points or attendance records. Make sure to include them in your calculations if applicable.
Step 10: Be prepared for surprises
Remember that unexpected events or last-minute changes can arise in the evaluation process, so your actual final grade may differ from the estimated calculation. Keep up the hard work and strive to excel in your remaining assessments!
Now that you know how to calculate your final university grade, put this knowledge into practice and alleviate some of the anxiety that comes with waiting for your results. Good luck!