1. What is the Broward Semester Grade Calculator?

The Broward Semester Grade Calculator computes your overall course grade based on the standard Broward County grading formula, which weights midterm and final exams at 40% each, and assignments at 20%.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Broward grade formula:

Where:

• \( Midterm \) — Your midterm exam score (percentage)
• \( Final \) — Your final exam score (percentage)
• \( Assignments \) — Your average assignment score (percentage)

Explanation: The formula reflects Broward County's standard weighting where exams are more heavily weighted than assignments.

3. Importance of Grade Calculation

Details: Calculating your semester grade helps you understand your current standing in the course and what scores you might need on remaining assignments to achieve your desired final grade.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your current percentage scores for midterm, final exam, and assignments. All values must be between 0 and 100.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is this calculator specific to Broward County?
A: Yes, this uses the standard Broward County Public Schools weighting formula. Other districts may use different weightings.

Q2: What if I don't have all my grades yet?
A: You can estimate missing grades by entering your best guess, then update the calculation as you receive actual scores.

Q3: Does this include extra credit?
A: Only if your extra credit is already reflected in the assignment, midterm, or final grades you enter.

Q4: What grade scale does Broward use?
A: Broward uses standard grading: A (90-100), B (80-89), C (70-79), D (60-69), F (below 60).

Q5: Can I use this for college courses?
A: Only if your college course uses the same weighting. Most college courses have different grading schemes.