First, it multiplies the grade by its weighting to generate a weighted grade for that year.
The weighted grades are then summed to generate an overall weighted grade for the degree.
We have two years for a degree:
| Name | Grade | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 66% | 40% |
| Year 3 | 75% | 60% |
To complete this, we would do:
(66 * 40) / 100 = 26.40% year 2
(75 * 60) / 100 = 45.00% year 3
The weighted grades are then summed to create the overall result for the degree:
26.40 + 45.00 = 71.40% weighted grade
For incomplete years, input the grades you've achieved so far, and it will calculate the average based on this, ignoring the incomplete portion.
We have three years for a degree:
| Name | Grade | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 75% | 25% |
| Year 3 | 63% | 25% |
| Year 4 | --- | 50% |
To complete this, we would do:
(75 * 25) / 100 = 37.50% year 2
(63 * 25) / 100 = 15.75% year 3
The weighted grades are then summed to create the overall result:
37.50 + 15.75 = 53.25% weighted grade
By doing this, you can also play around with predictions for the unachieved grade and see what grade you might end up with.
This also allows you to create a target for the unachieved grade - this can be completed by adding the credits with a zero grade, and increasing it until you reach the grade you want.
Universities have different classification policies, such as:
While these calculators can't handle these scenarios, they can give you a good idea of where you stand, and what you can do to improve your grades.
You can check the specific policies relating to your course with your university. These are normally available online.