What do I need on my exam?
Enter your average on the work already marked, how much of the module it is worth and the mark you are aiming for. The calculator shows the mark you need on everything left.
Your module so far
Use the average of the work already marked and the share of the module it is worth.
on the remaining 60% of the module to finish on 60%.
Within reach: 3.3 points above your average.
- Points banked so far
- 23.2 of 100
- Still to be marked
- 60%
Some modules also set a minimum mark on the exam itself. Check your module handbook for component pass marks.
How it works
A module mark is a weighted average of its assessments. The work already marked has banked some points out of 100, and the rest of your target has to come from what is left. The calculator solves for that missing part.
Worked example: Jane Doe
Jane Doe has 58% on coursework worth 40% of a module. The exam is the other 60%, and she wants 60% on the module overall. These are the figures the calculator starts with.
She needs 61.3% on the exam, 3.3 points above her coursework average, so the calculator calls it within reach. If she aimed for 70 instead, she would need (70 - 23.2) ÷ 0.6 = 78.0%, which is a much bigger step up.
Reading the result
- 40% or less: the usual undergraduate pass mark on everything left is enough to reach the target.
- Above your current average: you need to do better on what is left than you have so far. The further above, the bigger the stretch.
- Over 100: the target is out of reach on this module, whatever happens next.
Knowing the number helps you plan revision: a module where you need 45% and one where you need 75% deserve different amounts of time. The guide to planning revision around assessment weights goes further. To work out your average across several marked pieces first, use the weighted average calculator.
Questions about this calculator.
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What does "weight already marked" mean?
It is the share of the module that your marked work is worth. If coursework is 40% of the module and the exam is 60%, and only the coursework has been marked, enter 40. The calculator then works out what you need on the other 60%.
What if I have more than one piece of work left?
The answer is the average you need across everything left, weighted by how much each piece is worth. You could score below it on one piece as long as you score above it on another of the same weight.
What does a result of 100+ mean?
The target cannot be reached on this module, even with full marks on everything left. Try the next target down to see what is still possible.
Do I also need to pass the exam on its own?
Sometimes. Some modules set a minimum mark on each component as well as on the module overall. Your module handbook or assessment regulations say whether yours does. This calculator only works out the overall module mark.
Can I use this for a whole year or my degree?
The arithmetic is the same at any level, as long as "weight already marked" is the share of that year or degree already marked. For a degree that share depends on credits and year weights, so the degree classification calculator is usually easier.
Is anything saved or sent anywhere?
No. The calculation runs in your browser and nothing is sent to a server. Refreshing the page resets it to the example.
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UniGrade keeps your modules, credits and year weights in one place and reruns this maths every time a mark comes in.