Understanding Semester Grade Calculation

This video tutorial explains how to determine the impact of a final exam on your semester grade using Desmos.com. It starts by assuming a current course grade and the weight of the final exam. The tutorial guides you through setting up a calculation in Desmos, using sliders to adjust the final exam score, and analyzing how different scores affect the overall semester grade. It provides examples of scores needed to maintain or improve your grade.

What percentage of your semester grade is determined by the final exam in this scenario?

• 20%

• 50%

• 30%

• 40%

Which website is used to calculate the impact of the final exam on your semester grade?

• Google

• Desmos.com

• Wolfram Alpha

• Khan Academy

What is the formula entered in Desmos to calculate the semester grade?

• 0.6 * 87 + 0.4 * F

• 0.4 * 87 + 0.6 * F

• 0.7 * 87 + 0.3 * F

• 0.5 * 87 + 0.5 * F

What is the minimum final exam score needed to maintain a B grade?

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

• 90%

To achieve an A grade, what is the minimum score required on the final exam?

• 85%

• 100%

• 90%

• 95%