ENGR 131: Grades So Far

Currently on Blackboard ...

Currently, Blackboard is set up to figure/predict your grade assuming your performance in each main area (exams, programming assignments, and quizzes) remains the same. In this case, the "Weighted Total", rounded and mapped to 
   90 -100: A
   80 - 89: B
   70 - 79: C
   60 - 69: D
    0 - 59: F
gives a prediction of your overall letter grade in the class.

For those who took Midterm Exam #2, the midterm letter-grade distribution/percentage (and cumulatives) were as follows (N=117): 

A: 47 / 40%  ( 47 / 40%)
B: 35 / 30%  ( 82 / 70%)
C: 17 / 15%  ( 99 / 85%)
D: 12 / 10%  (111 / 95%)
F:  6 /  5%  (117 /100%)

(HIGH, MEDIAN, LOW) NUMERICAL SCORES = (100, 86, 42)

CLASS "GPA" = (47*4+35*3+17*2+12)/117 = 2.9

Thus, 40% of the class is doing A work; 70% are doing A or B work, 85% are doing at least C work, and 95% are passing.

Note: Some students are just above or below a grade cut-off. Therefore, your numerical score (available via Blackboard) will give you a better idea of where you stand than the letter grade you receive at midterm.

Can I Still Get an A?

Another way to look at the data is to predict what you will need to score on the final (precentage-wise) to obtain a certain letter grade.

Specifically, if you want to know if you can still get an 'A' or 'B' or 'C' or 'D', you should compile and run the program FinalGoal.java in the ENGR 131 Code Repository.

Or you can use the applet below ...

New! The Final Predictor Applet

This is an applet that will predict what you need to score on the final (percentage-wise) to obtain a certain letter grade.

Enter your 'Weighted Total' and 'MT1' and 'MT2' (midterm exam scores) from Blackboard.

Then, click the "Compute Prediction" button, and you will get the PREDICTED information.

Author: M.S. Branicky. Created: 2006-11-29. Modified: 2006-11-29.