Ben Egg Grade Calculator
Calculate grades using the Ben Egg method, which adjusts scores toward a target based on an egg factor. This unique approach allows for flexible grading that can account for test difficulty and other factors.
How to Use the Ben Egg Grade Calculator
Standard Calculator
- Enter your assignment names, scores, and weights in the provided fields.
- Adjust the egg factor slider to determine how much to adjust toward the target score (100%).
- View your standard average and Ben Egg adjusted grade with the corresponding letter grade.
- Add or remove assignments as needed using the buttons provided.
Advanced Calculator
- Enter your raw score (your original grade).
- Set your target score (the ideal grade you're aiming for).
- Adjust the egg factor to determine how much to adjust toward the target score.
- View your Ben Egg adjusted grade and corresponding letter grade.
Moderate adjustment towards target
No positive impact
What is the Ben Egg Method?
The Ben Egg grading method is a grade adjustment technique that moves raw scores toward a target score (typically 100%) based on an "egg factor." This method was developed to provide a more flexible approach to grading that can account for test difficulty and other factors.
How It Works
The Ben Egg formula is: Final Grade = Raw Score + (Egg Factor × (Target Score - Raw Score))
- Raw Score: Your original score on the assignment or test
- Target Score: The ideal score (usually 100%)
- Egg Factor: A value between 0 and 1 that determines how much to adjust toward the target
Egg Factor Examples
- Egg Factor = 0: No adjustment (final grade equals raw score)
- Egg Factor = 0.5: Halfway adjustment toward the target
- Egg Factor = 1: Full adjustment to the target score
When to Use Ben Egg Grading
The Ben Egg method is particularly useful when:
- A test or assignment was particularly difficult
- You want to provide partial credit in a standardized way
- You need a flexible grading system that can be adjusted based on class performance
Final Grade = Raw Score + (Egg Factor × (Target Score - Raw Score))
Raw Score: Your original score on the assignment or test
Target Score: The ideal score (usually 100%)
Egg Factor: A value between 0 and 1 that determines how much to adjust toward the target