Toolkit ShelfUse points-based assignment rows or weighted category rows to estimate the current grade represented by the work entered so far.
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Total points earned divided by total points possible.
Rows with points possible above zero.
100 total points possible.
Add earned points across valid rows, then divide by all possible points. A high-value assignment therefore influences the result more.
Only rows with a usable denominator or weight are included.
| Assignment | Earned | Possible | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz 1 | 18 | 20 | 90% |
| Project | 42 | 50 | 84% |
| Midterm | 25 | 30 | 83.33% |
Formula
Points grade = total points earned / total points possible x 100; weighted grade = sum(category score x category weight) / total entered weightPoints mode gives higher-point assignments more influence. Weighted mode follows category weights and normalizes a partial set of categories across the weight entered.
How to use
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Details
Adds valid assignment points before dividing earned points by possible points. A 100-point exam affects the result more than a 10-point quiz.
Multiplies each category average by its weight. When entered weights are below 100%, the current grade is also normalized across the categories entered.
Dropped work, late penalties, extra credit, curves, category caps, and ungraded assignments can make the official grade differ.
Source notes
Benchmarks
Rows without possible points are excluded from points mode until a usable denominator is entered.
Categories with zero weight are excluded from the weighted result.
A total below 100% often means only part of the course is represented; a total above 100% deserves an input check.
Calculator accuracy
Points grade = total points earned / total points possible x 100; weighted grade = sum(category score x category weight) / total entered weight
Mode, Assignment or category rows, Points earned, Points possible, Score, Weight
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Method and sources checked on August 3, 2026. The documented method, source timing, validity conditions, and reliance limits were checked on this date.
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FAQ
Use points when the course grade is based on total earned points. Use weighted categories when the syllabus gives assignments, quizzes, exams, or other groups separate percentages.
If the categories entered total less than 100%, the calculator divides their weighted contribution by the weight represented. It also shows the direct course points represented so you can see both views.
The official system may apply dropped scores, ungraded work, late penalties, extra credit, curves, or category rules that are not represented by the rows entered here.
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