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Grade Calculation

You can configure how grades are calculated in the MindTap gradebook.

Grading Method

Points
Each assignment is weighted by its point value, so a 20 point activity counts twice as much as a 10 point activity. To calculate the overall average, the total points earned is divided by the total points possible. This is the default method.
Percentage
Each assignment is weighted equally, so a 20 point activity counts the same as a 10 point activity. To calculate the overall average, activity scores are normalized as percentages and then averaged.
Points Percentage
Activity 1 7/10 70%
Activity 2 45/50 90%
Activity 3 12/30 40%
Calculation (7 + 45 + 12) ÷ (10 + 50 + 30) (70% + 90% + 40%) ÷ 3
Average 71.1% 66.7%

Category Weighting

When category weighting is used, the following are not included in the overall grade calculation:

  • Activities not assigned to a category
  • Categories with no activity scores

When category weighting is used, the graded icon is shown only for activities that are counted toward the student's grade. Uncategorized activities or activities belonging to a category with a weight of 0 do not display the icon.

When you use category weighting, category averages are calculated using the selected calculation method (by points or percentages).

Category Average Weight Weighted Average
Homework 80% 20% 80% × 20% = 16%
Quizzes 76% 20% 76% × 20% = 15.2%
Midterm Exam 84% 30% 84% × 30% = 25.2%
Final Exam 88% 30% 88% × 30% = 26.4%
Total - 100% 82.8%