Course grade vs single assignment
A course grade is the weighted combination of every graded item in a class. A single assignment grade is just one row of that. For one assignment, use the assignment grade calculator; to combine the whole semester, use this page.
How to use it
- List every category from the syllabus as a row.
- For each row, enter the score and maximum points.
- Enter the weight (%) — typically the syllabus prints these explicitly.
- Confirm the total weight indicator stays at 100%.
- Read the overall course grade and letter grade.
Standard syllabi
| Course type | Typical weights |
|---|---|
| Lecture course | HW 20% · Midterm 30% · Final 40% · Participation 10% |
| Lab science | Lab 30% · Quizzes 20% · Midterm 20% · Final 30% |
| Project class | Projects 60% · Presentations 20% · Final 20% |
| Standards-based | Each standard equal weight |
Tips
- Pull weights directly from the syllabus, not from your gradebook software (the LMS sometimes rounds).
- Use the "target final grade" panel mid-semester to plan study time.
- Combine the result with the GPA calculator for a 4.0-scale equivalent.