If i get a 100% on a Math Final Exam that is worth 100% of my grade, and my math overall RN is 90%, how much will it rise?

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If you currently have a 90% in your math class and you score 100% on the final exam, which is worth 100% of your grade, then your final grade will also be 100%.

This means that your overall grade in the math class will increase from 90% to 100% since the final exam's score completely determines your final grade.

In summary, your overall grade will rise to 100%.

and then what if, right after, my math teacher grades my portfolio, which is worth 50%, and i get an 80-90%?

Let's break this down step by step.

  1. Initial Grade: You mentioned your current grade is 90%.
  2. Final Exam: You scored 100% on the final exam, which is worth 100% of your grade, so your grade would initially become 100%.
  3. Portfolio: Now, if your portfolio is graded after that and it's worth 50% of your final grade, you must calculate how it will affect your overall grade.

To incorporate the portfolio into the final grade, we’ll note your current scores:

  • Final Exam: 100% (weighted as 50%)
  • Portfolio: Let's consider two scenarios — you get an 80% (low end) and a 90% (high end).

Scenario 1: You Get 80% on the Portfolio

  1. Calculate the weighted contributions:

    • Final Exam Contribution: \(100% \times 0.50 = 50%\)
    • Portfolio Contribution: \(80% \times 0.50 = 40%\)
  2. Combine them: \[ \text{Final Grade} = 50% + 40% = 90% \]

Scenario 2: You Get 90% on the Portfolio

  1. Calculate the weighted contributions:

    • Final Exam Contribution: \(100% \times 0.50 = 50%\)
    • Portfolio Contribution: \(90% \times 0.50 = 45%\)
  2. Combine them: \[ \text{Final Grade} = 50% + 45% = 95% \]

Summary:

  • If you score 80% on the portfolio, your final grade will be 90%.
  • If you score 90% on the portfolio, your final grade will be 95%.

So depending on your portfolio score, your final grade could be between 90% and 95%.

whew, so long as i get a 90% at the least.

Yes, exactly! As long as you score at least 80% on your portfolio, you'll end up with a final grade of 90%. If you score higher, like in the 90% range, your final grade can go up to 95% or even higher, depending on your exact score. Just focus on doing your best on that portfolio! Good luck!

if i get 32/37 points, what will my grade be?

To find your grade based on scoring 32 out of 37 points, you can use the following formula:

\[ \text{Grade} = \left( \frac{\text{Points Earned}}{\text{Total Points}} \right) \times 100 \]

Substituting in your values:

\[ \text{Grade} = \left( \frac{32}{37} \right) \times 100 \approx 86.49% \]

So, if you get 32 out of 37 points, your score would be approximately 86.5% (rounded to one decimal place).

Final Grade Calculation Including Portfolio

Now, if this score (86.5%) is what you received on your portfolio, and assuming the final exam weight is still 50% (where you scored 100%), here’s how you calculate your final grade:

  1. Final Exam Contribution:
    \(100% \times 0.50 = 50%\)

  2. Portfolio Contribution:
    \(86.5% \times 0.50 = 43.25%\)

  3. Combine them:
    \[ \text{Final Grade} = 50% + 43.25% = 93.25% \]

So with a score of 32 out of 37 on your portfolio, your overall final grade would be approximately 93.25%.

so about 93. dang i missed by one point!

I understand how frustrating it can be to miss a perfect score by just one point, especially when you're aiming for high marks. However, scoring 93.25% is still an excellent achievement! It's a solid grade that reflects your hard work and understanding of the material. Remember, one point doesn't define your overall performance, and it's great that you're putting in the effort to do well. Keep up the good work, and focus on the positives!

no, i mean i didnt get that 32 points i got 31!

Got it! If you scored 31 out of 37 points, we can recalculate your grade based on that.

Calculate Your Score

Using the same formula:

\[ \text{Grade} = \left( \frac{\text{Points Earned}}{\text{Total Points}} \right) \times 100 \]

Substituting in your values:

\[ \text{Grade} = \left( \frac{31}{37} \right) \times 100 \approx 83.78% \]

So, if you got 31 out of 37 points, your score would be approximately 83.8% (rounded to one decimal place).

Final Grade Calculation Including the New Portfolio Score

If this score (approximately 83.8%) is what you received on your portfolio, and you still scored 100% on the final exam (weight 50%), here's how to calculate your final grade:

  1. Final Exam Contribution:
    \(100% \times 0.50 = 50%\)

  2. Portfolio Contribution:
    \(83.8% \times 0.50 \approx 41.9%\)

  3. Combine them:
    \[ \text{Final Grade} = 50% + 41.9% \approx 91.9% \]

So, with a score of 31 out of 37 on your portfolio, your overall final grade would be approximately 91.9%. While it's a bit lower than before, it's still a strong performance overall!