Can You Pass a Class if You Fail the Exam?
If you scored 60% on an exam worth 40% but earned high marks in other categories, you may still pass the class.
How to use this tool
- Enter category 1 score, category 1 weight, category 2 score, category 2 weight, category 3 score and category 3 weight in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your final grade and the full breakdown beneath it.
Find out whether strong homework and quiz scores can offset a poor exam result in a weighted grading system.
Frequently asked questions
- How does a weighted grade work?
- Each category is multiplied by its weight fraction and summed. For example, a 90% score on homework worth 30% contributes 27 points to your final grade.
- What if my weights don't add up to 100%?
- The calculator normalises automatically — it divides by the total weight you enter, so partial category entry still gives a meaningful average.