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title: "Maximum Points Calculator"
slug: "maximum-points-calculator"
updated: 2026-11-06T12:08:33Z
published: 2026-11-06T12:08:33Z
canonical: "clickup-help.up.ac.za/maximum-points-calculator"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://clickup-help.up.ac.za/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Maximum Points Calculator

A weighted Gradebook calculation can be set up to give a mark out of 100, with weights that add up to 100%, while Assessment details shows a different maximum points value. In the screenshot below, Year Mark 2026 shows 95.5 max points. It is set up as weighted calculations out of 100.

![Assessment panel shows Grade as Percentage with 95.5 maximum points, visible to students.](https://cdn.document360.io/8ea693b1-555d-4973-acf4-f29e9965c563/Images/Documentation/faq_marks_not_100.png)

Use the interactive tool below to explore why these numbers might differ. You can change the maximum points and percentage weights and see how they affect the illustrative maximum.

## How to use the calculator

1. **Enter the maximum points and weight for each assessment or category**. In the example, the 21 class tests are represented by one category with a maximum of 10 points and a combined weight of 5%. Enter those values once for the category.
2. **Review the Year Mark example**. The assessment weights add up to 100%, and the tool shows an illustrative maximum of 95.5 points. Compare this with the value in the Year Mark screenshot.
3. **Review the Final Mark example**. The Year Mark contributes 60%, and the exam is out of 100 points and contributes 40%. When the tool uses the Year Mark’s illustrative maximum of 95.5 points in this calculation, it shows an illustrative maximum of 97.3 points.

[Interactive Area Map](https://cdn.document360.io/8ea693b1-555d-4973-acf4-f29e9965c563/Images/Documentation/gradebook-maximum-points-explorer%20(1).html)

**Conclusion** The tool illustrates one possible explanation for the displayed maximum points. If you need help checking how student marks are calculated in your module, please contact your [Instructional Designer](https://clickup-help.up.ac.za/docs/contact-information).