Square Root Curve Grade Calculator

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Square Root Curve Calculator

About This Calculator

This calculator applies the square root curve method to adjust a percentage grade. It is commonly used by educators to fairly scale grades in challenging assessments.

How It Works

  1. Enter the original percentage grade.
  2. Click the "Calculate" button to see the curved result.
Adjusted Grade = (Original Grade) × 10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a square root curve?

It’s a grading method where the square root of the original grade is multiplied by 10 to yield a curved grade.

Why use this method?

The square root curve softens the grading curve, offering more favorable results to lower scores while preserving top scores.

Are all grades supported?

Yes, the calculator accepts any non-negative percentage up to 100.