Exam Readiness Calculator
Are your mock scores good enough yet?
Enter your values
Enter the mock scores you are working with.
Enter the pass mark in %.
Enter the safety margin in pts.
Enter the weeks until exam you are working with.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Readiness
- 3.5 pts short
- Mock average
- 73.5%
- Improvement per mock
- 3.7
- Projected at exam
- 90%
Quick answer
You are exam ready when mock averages exceed the pass mark by a safety margin.
Gap = pass mark + margin − mock average
At a glance
| What it does | Are your mock scores good enough yet? |
|---|---|
| Category | Education |
| Inputs needed | Mock scores, Pass mark, Safety margin, Weeks until exam |
| Main output | Readiness |
| Formula | Gap = pass mark + margin − mock average |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Exam Readiness Calculator
- 1Enter your mock scores in order.
- 2Enter the official pass mark.
- 3Add a safety margin for exam-day nerves.
Inputs explained
- Mock scores
- Enter the mock scores you are working with.
- Pass mark(%)
- Enter the pass mark in %.
- Safety margin(pts)
- Enter the safety margin in pts.
- Weeks until exam
- Enter the weeks until exam you are working with.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Mock scores68, 72, 75, 79
- Pass mark72 %
- Safety margin5 pts
- Weeks until exam3
Results
- Readiness3.5 pts short
- Mock average73.5%
- Improvement per mock3.7
- Projected at exam90%
Frequently asked questions
What margin should I use?
5–10 points above the pass mark is a sensible buffer.
Why track the trend?
Improvement rate predicts your score better than a single mock.
What do I need to enter into the Exam Readiness Calculator?
Just 4 values: mock scores, pass mark, safety margin, weeks until exam. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Exam Readiness Calculator work out the answer?
You are exam ready when mock averages exceed the pass mark by a safety margin. It applies the formula Gap = pass mark + margin − mock average and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Exam Readiness Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.