Student Grade Calculator & GPA Tracker
A web application where students enter their subject marks and credits to automatically calculate their GPA, semester GPA, and cumulative GPA with a downloadable report card.
How to build it step by step
- 1UI Design: Create a clean form with inputs for subject name, marks, credits, and grade scale selector
- 2Calculation Engine: Implement weighted GPA formula: sum(grade_points ร credits) / sum(credits)
- 3Data Persistence: Store semester records in localStorage so data persists across sessions
- 4Report Generation: Use HTML Canvas or jsPDF to generate downloadable report cards
Key features to implement
- โSupport multiple grading scales (4.0, 5.0, 10-point)
- โMulti-semester tracking with cumulative GPA
- โVisual progress bar per subject
- โPDF export of grade report
- โMobile-responsive design
๐ก Unique twist to stand out
Add a "Goal Calculator" feature: input your target GPA and it calculates the minimum marks needed in remaining subjects to achieve that goal.
๐ What you'll learn
Mastery of DOM manipulation, form handling, mathematical logic in JavaScript, and browser storage APIs.