Required final-exam score
Estimate the final-exam percentage needed for a supplied weighted overall target.
Your scenario
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Your result
- Required final score (%)
- 82.5
- Target feasibility
- Reachable under these weighting assumptions
- Overall score with 100% final (%)
- 82
Formula and assumptions
Required final score = (overall target − non-final average × (1 − final weight fraction)) ÷ final weight fraction.
Assumes a linear weighted percentage with no separate pass threshold, grade curve, moderation or bonus marks. Your institution determines the actual rules.
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Limitations
Assumes a linear weighted percentage with no separate pass threshold, grade curve, moderation or bonus marks. Your institution determines the actual rules.
Worked example
A 70% non-final average, a 40% final weight and a 75% overall target require 82.5% in the final exam.
Formula
Required final score = (overall target − non-final average × (1 − final weight fraction)) ÷ final weight fraction.
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