Grades
Score needed on what remains
The rearranged form used to work out what the remaining work has to score to reach a target grade.
The Formula
needed = (target - current) / remaining weight
The rearranged form used to work out what the remaining work has to score to reach a target grade.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | Score needed | % | The percentage required on the remaining work. |
| t | Target grade | % | The course grade you want, as a percentage. |
| c | Current standing | % | The weighted points already earned. |
| w_r | Remaining weight | decimal | The share of the course still to be graded, as a decimal. |
What Each Symbol Means
n%
Score needed
The percentage required on the remaining work.
t%
Target grade
The course grade you want, as a percentage.
c%
Current standing
The weighted points already earned.
w_rdecimal
Remaining weight
The share of the course still to be graded, as a decimal.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to calculate a weighted grade 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 A Weighted Grade, filed under Education. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.