Grades
Points already locked in
The part of the grade that no exam performance can change. With 82 standing and a 30 per cent final, 0.82 x 0.70 = 0.574, which is 57.4 per cent of the course.
The Formula
Locked in = Current x (1 - Final weight)
The part of the grade that no exam performance can change. With 82 standing and a 30 per cent final, 0.82 x 0.70 = 0.574, which is 57.4 per cent of the course.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | Current standing before the final | percent | Fixed once coursework is marked. |
| wf | Weight of the final exam | percent | The complement, 1 - wf, is the coursework share. |
What Each Symbol Means
Cpercent
Current standing before the final
Fixed once coursework is marked.
wfpercent
Weight of the final exam
The complement, 1 - wf, is the coursework share.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to calculate the grade you need on the final page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Calculate The Grade You Need On The Final, filed under Education. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.