Bell Curve Grade Calculator Online

Introduction

Bell curve grading adjusts student grades based on statistical distribution to reflect relative performance within a group. This method normalizes scores by calculating the mean and standard deviation, then assigning grades according to z-scores. Our Bell Curve Grade Calculator automates this process, converting raw scores into curved grades using common letter grade cutoffs.

Usage Guide

1. Paste or type your raw scores into the textarea, separated by commas.
2. Click Calculate Grades to compute mean, standard deviation, and assign letter grades.
3. Use Print, Download, or Share to distribute results.

How It Works

The calculator computes:

• Mean (μ): Average score.
• Standard Deviation (σ): Measure of score spread.
• Z-score: (score – μ) / σ.
• Letter Grade: Based on z-score cutoffs (e.g., A: z ≥ 1, B: 0 ≤ z <1, C: -1 ≤ z <0, D: -2 ≤ z <-1, F: z <-2).

FAQs

1. Why use a bell curve?
Bell curves normalize scores across different exam difficulty levels, ensuring fair grade distributions.

2. Can I adjust cutoffs?
Currently uses standard cutoffs; future updates may allow custom thresholds.

3. Is my data private?
No data is stored or transmitted; calculations occur locally in your browser.

4. What if standard deviation is zero?
All scores identical yields no curve; tool returns all A grades.

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6. Disclaimer
Use as a guide; verify with institutional policies for official grading.