Enter your score and the passing threshold to instantly see if you passed or failed — with your exact margin above or below the cutoff.
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This tool instantly tells you whether you passed or failed based on your score and the passing threshold set by your course or institution. It also shows you exactly how many percentage points you are above or below the cutoff.
In this case, scoring 36 or more correct out of 50 would be needed to pass at the 70% threshold. The calculator also shows you the margin — how far above or below the passing line your score sits — so you know exactly how close the result was.
Passing thresholds vary widely depending on the course type and institution. Understanding the standard thresholds in your context helps you set the right value in the calculator.
Always use the threshold stated in your course syllabus or examination guidelines, not a general assumption. Requirements vary between courses within the same institution and even between professors teaching the same subject.
Failing a single assignment rarely fails you in a course. Most course grades are based on a cumulative score across many assessments. Use the Semester Grade Calculator or the Weighted Grade Calculator to see your overall standing after a poor result — one failing quiz grade may have less impact on your final grade than you expect.
However, if the failing score is from a final exam or a heavily weighted midterm, the impact on your course grade can be significant. Check the remaining assessment weights in your syllabus and use the Final Grade Calculator to understand your options and what you need going forward.
If you are within 2–5% of the passing threshold, check whether your professor offers any rounding policy. Some instructors round a 69.5% up to 70% for passing purposes. Others apply a curve to the whole class. Ask your professor directly if you are in a borderline situation — waiting until grades are posted is riskier than asking early.
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