Understanding Weighted Grades

Weighted grades are a way of giving different value to assignments, tests, or projects in a course based on their importance. For example, in a class, a final exam might be worth 40% of your grade, while homework might be worth 20%. Instead of treating all grades the same, weighted grades assign more importance to certain assessments.

Here's an example:

• Homework: 20%

• Midterm Exam: 30%

• Final Exam: 50%

If you score 80% on homework, 70% on the midterm, and 90% on the final, your grade would be calculated like this:

• Homework: 80% × 20% = 16%

• Midterm: 70% × 30% = 21%

• Final: 90% × 50% = 45%

Add those up: 16% + 21% + 45% = 82%

Your final grade would be 82%, which is a weighted average based on the importance of each part of the course.

This system helps make sure that the most important assignments have a bigger impact on your final grade.

You can use the "What-If" feature on Canvas or use this free calculator.