You need:
- A list of all of your scores on previous assignments/tests (include your final as 0)
- A list of point totals on all of your previous assignments/tests (include your final)
- Excel
Step 1: Sum column A and Sum Column B. My formulas were =SUM(A2:A19) and =SUM(B2:B19)
Step 2: Divide using a formula. My formula was =A20/B20
You should now having something like this:
Step 3: Select the Data Tab. Select What if Analysis, and click Goal Seek
Step 4: Fill in these values and click OK -
“Set Cell”: — this needs to be your divided total from Step 2.
“To value”: — I used .8 because I wanted a B, and that’s what our grading scale uses.
“By changing cell”: — select the final exam score cell that was set as 0.
Step 5: Study accordingly. Good luck!
