How to Calculate End of Year Average? Step by Step Guide
Learn how to correctly calculate end-of-year average including grade weights. Practical tips and examples.
The end of the school year is a time for summaries. Wondering what your year-end average is and how to calculate it? This guide will explain everything step by step.
Basics of Calculating Annual Average
The annual average is the average of all grades obtained throughout the entire school year. Polish schools most commonly use weighted average, where different types of grades have different weights.
Remember: Annual average is NOT the average of two semesters! It's the average of ALL grades from the entire year.
How to Calculate End of Year Average - Step by Step
- 1 Collect all grades. Log in to the electronic gradebook (Librus, Vulcan) and list all grades for each subject for the entire school year.
- 2 Check grade weights. Check the weight for each grade. Tests usually have weight 3, quizzes 2, oral responses 1-2, homework 1.
- 3 Multiply grades by weights. Multiply each grade by its weight. E.g., 5 with weight 3 = 15, 4 with weight 2 = 8.
- 4 Sum everything. Sum all products (grade × weight) and all weights separately.
- 5 Divide. Divide the sum of products by the sum of weights. The result is your weighted end-of-year average.
Example of Calculating Annual Average
Let's say you have the following math grades:
Test (weight 3): 4, 5, 3 | Quiz (weight 2): 5, 4 | Oral (weight 1): 4, 5, 3
Calculation: (4×3 + 5×3 + 3×3 + 5×2 + 4×2 + 4×1 + 5×1 + 3×1) / (3+3+3+2+2+1+1+1) = (12+15+9+10+8+4+5+3) / 16 = 66 / 16 = 4.125
Your weighted math average is 4.125 - which means a grade of 4 (good) at the end of the year.
Annual Average vs. Semester Average
- Is annual average the average of two semesters?
- NO! Common mistake. Annual average is the average of ALL grades from the entire year, not the average of semester grades.
- Do grades from the first semester get 'erased'?
- NO. All grades from the first semester count toward the annual average just like grades from the second semester.
- What if I retook a grade?
- Depends on the school. Some count both grades (old and retake), others only the better one. Check your school's regulations.
End of Year Tips
- Don't leave retakes until the last moment - ask for improvement at least 2-3 weeks before classification
- Focus on subjects where you have an average 'on the edge' (e.g., 3.45 instead of 3.50)
- Remember high-weight grades - one good test can significantly raise your average
- Monitor your average in the electronic gradebook regularly
- If in doubt - talk to the teacher about improvement options
Final Grade Thresholds
Standard thresholds for end-of-year grades:
FAQ About Annual Average
- Does religion/ethics count toward the average?
- NO, since September 1, 2024, religion and ethics grades are no longer included in the annual and final grade average.
- Does PE count toward the average?
- YES, physical education counts toward the average like any other subject.
- Does behavior affect the average?
- NO, behavior grade does NOT count toward the grade average.
- When can I see my end-of-year average?
- Usually about a week before the end of the school year, when teachers issue proposed grades.