UBA XXI Final Grade Calculator (40% Coursework + 60% Exam)🇦🇷
The UBA XXI Final Grade Calculator applies the official 40/60 weighted formula used by the Universidad de Buenos Aires's distance-learning program (UBA XXI). Enter your Coursework Average (promedio de trabajos prácticos) and your Final Exam score to get your official course grade in seconds. Two conditions must both be true to pass: the weighted result must be ≥ 4.00, and the final exam alone must be ≥ 4. Use this calculator before your exam to find the minimum score you need, or after to verify your result before SIU-Guaraní updates.
UBA XXI final grade = (Coursework Average × 0.40) + (Final Exam × 0.60). You pass only if the result is ≥ 4.00 AND your final exam score is ≥ 4. Example: coursework 7 + exam 8 → (7×0.4)+(8×0.6) = 2.8+4.8 = **7.60 — Passed**. A final exam below 4 means automatic failure, no matter how high your coursework average is.
When to use this calculator
- Finding the minimum exam score you need: if your coursework average is 6, you need Final Exam ≥ 4 (the floor rule), and the weighted formula requires Exam = (4 − 6×0.40) ÷ 0.60 ≈ 2.67 — but the floor still means you need at least 4 on the exam.
- Verifying your official grade after receiving both scores, before UBA XXI posts results on SIU-Guaraní.
- Planning retake strategy: if you failed the final (score <4), confirming you must re-enroll in the full course regardless of your coursework average.
- Checking borderline cases: e.g., coursework 4 + exam 4 = exactly 4.00 — the absolute minimum passing result.
Worked Example
- Coursework Average: 7 | Final Exam: 8
- Formula: (7 × 0.40) + (8 × 0.60) = 2.80 + 4.80 = 7.60
- Final Exam ≥ 4 ✅ | Final Grade ≥ 4 ✅
How it works
2 min readHow UBA XXI Grades Work
UBA XXI (Universidad de Buenos Aires's distance-learning program) uses a fixed 40/60 weighted average to compute the final course grade:
Final Grade = (Coursework Average × 0.40) + (Final Exam × 0.60)Both inputs use Argentina's standard 1–10 integer scale. To pass, both conditions must be true:
1. Final Grade ≥ 4.00
2. Final Exam score ≥ 4 (an independent floor — no amount of coursework compensates for a sub-4 exam)
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Grade Reference Table
Common Coursework / Final Exam combinations and their outcomes:
| Coursework Avg | Final Exam | Final Grade | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.00 | ✅ Passed (minimum) |
| 5 | 4 | 4.40 | ✅ Passed |
| 6 | 5 | 5.40 | ✅ Passed |
| 7 | 4 | 5.20 | ✅ Passed |
| 7 | 6 | 6.40 | ✅ Passed |
| 7 | 8 | 7.60 | ✅ Passed |
| 8 | 7 | 7.40 | ✅ Passed |
| 8 | 9 | 8.60 | ✅ Passed |
| 9 | 9 | 9.00 | ✅ Passed (Honors) |
| 10 | 10 | 10.00 | ✅ Maximum |
| 6 | 3 | 4.20 | ❌ Failed (Exam < 4) |
| 10 | 3 | 5.80 | ❌ Failed (Exam < 4) |
| 4 | 3 | 3.80 | ❌ Failed (both rules) |
> Key rule: A final exam below 4 means automatic failure — even a perfect 10 in coursework cannot save you.
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Minimum Exam Score Formula
If you know your coursework average and want to find the minimum exam score needed:
Min Exam = (4 − Coursework × 0.40) ÷ 0.60But this result is irrelevant if it falls below 4 — the floor always applies. In practice, the minimum exam score is always 4, regardless of coursework.
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Regular vs. Libre Students
This calculator is designed for regular students only.
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Common Mistakes
1. 50/50 average: adding both scores and dividing by 2 ignores the 40/60 weighting — error can reach 1 full point.
2. Ignoring the exam floor: a high coursework score cannot rescue a sub-4 exam grade.
3. Rounding inputs prematurely: use the exact decimal coursework average (e.g., 6.5, not 7).
4. Confusing regular and libre rules: libre students do not benefit from the 40% coursework component.
Frequently asked questions
What is the official UBA XXI grade formula?
Final Grade = (Coursework Average × 0.40) + (Final Exam × 0.60). Both components use the Argentine 1–10 scale. This formula is established in UBA XXI's academic regulations and applies to all regular students.
What is the minimum score to pass a UBA XXI course?
You must meet two independent conditions: (1) the weighted final grade must be ≥ 4.00, and (2) your final exam score alone must be ≥ 4. The absolute minimum is coursework = 4 and final exam = 4, yielding exactly 4.00.
What happens if I score below 4 on the final exam but have a high coursework average?
You automatically fail (quedás libre) regardless of coursework. Even a perfect 10 in coursework cannot compensate for a sub-4 exam. You must re-enroll in the course from scratch, including resubmitting all coursework.
What is the minimum final exam score I need to pass if my coursework average is 6?
The floor rule means you always need at least 4 on the exam, regardless of coursework. With coursework = 6, the weighted formula requires: Final Exam = (4 − 6×0.40) ÷ 0.60 ≈ 2.67 — but since the floor is 4, you need a 4 minimum on the exam.
Does UBA XXI round the final grade to a whole number?
Yes — SIU-Guaraní records grades on a 1–10 integer scale, so the decimal result (e.g., 7.60) is rounded to the nearest whole number (8) on official transcripts. Always check your acta in SIU-Guaraní for the definitive value.
How is the Coursework Average calculated before entering this formula?
It is the arithmetic mean of all graded assignments (trabajos prácticos). For example, four assignments graded 6, 7, 8, and 7 give an average of (6+7+8+7) ÷ 4 = 7.00. Use this exact decimal value in the calculator.
What is the difference between a regular and libre student at UBA XXI?
A regular student completed all required coursework and sits the final under the 40/60 formula. A libre student did not complete coursework (or lost regular status) and must pass the final as a standalone 100%-weight assessment — the coursework component does not apply.
Is the UBA XXI grading scale the same as other Argentine universities?
Yes — all Argentine public universities use the 1–10 integer scale, where 4 is the minimum passing grade, 7–8 is good, and 9–10 is outstanding. The 40/60 weighting formula is specific to UBA XXI's distance-learning modality.
Can I use this calculator if I am a libre student?
No — libre students are graded entirely on their final exam (100% weight). This calculator uses the 40/60 formula applicable only to regular students. If you are libre, your grade equals your final exam score and you need ≥ 4 to pass.