Weighted grade calculator
This tool uses the same weighted-average engine as the standard grade calculator—ideal when you want a dedicated bookmark for syllabus weights.
FAQ for this calculator
- How is this different from the standard grade calculator?
- Same math engine—this route simply gives weighted classes their own bookmark so you can keep rubrics separate from other planning tabs.
- Can I model dropping the lowest quiz?
- Duplicate or delete rows to mimic the policy once your instructor publishes which assessments count. For dynamic drop rules, re-check after each new score posts.
- Does this predict my final exam requirement?
- Use the Final Grade Calculator once you know the exam weight and your running average—this page focuses on category averages before that point.
How to use the weighted grade calculator
This tool uses the same weighted-average engine as the standard grade calculator—ideal when you want a dedicated bookmark for syllabus weights.
- This tool uses the same weighted-average engine as the standard grade calculator.
- Ideal when you want a dedicated bookmark for syllabus weights.
When to use this calculator
- Primary entry point with identical features.
- Plan finals once the rest of the term is known.
- Jump to the Final Grade Calculator when you know the final’s share of the total.
Examples & walkthrough
- Set the class name, then add each graded component from the rubric.
- Enter percents (or letter midpoints) and weights that mirror the syllabus.
- Duplicate rows when the instructor drops lowest quizzes or adds extra credit buckets.
- Open the Final Grade Calculator once the final exam weight is published.