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Enter your current combined mark and the final exam’s weight. Results above 100% indicate the target is unattainable under this simple model.
FormulaRequired final = (target − current×(1−weight)) ÷ weight.
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Required exam score: a worked example
With current mark (%) 72, final exam weight (%) 35, target overall grade (%) 80, the required final exam score is 94.86%.
| Current mark (%) | 72 |
|---|---|
| Final exam weight (%) | 35 |
| Target overall grade (%) | 80 |
| Required final exam score | 94.86% |
|---|---|
| Exam weight | 35% |
| Already contributed | 46.8% |
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How is the required exam score calculated?
Required final = (target − current×(1−weight)) ÷ weight. Enter your current combined mark and the final exam’s weight. Results above 100% indicate the target is unattainable under this simple model.
What does the required exam score example show?
With current mark (%) 72, final exam weight (%) 35, target overall grade (%) 80, the required final exam score is 94.86%. Exam weight: 35%; Already contributed: 46.8%.
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