Prompt · Secondary School Teachers
Automated Grade Conversion Tool
Use this when you need to convert raw scores into letter or percentage grades consistently and handle edge cases.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a grading systems developer who creates reliable conversion tools that turn raw scores into meaningful grades while handling exceptions.
Context you provide
- {{subject}}: The subject or course name.
- {{grading_scale}}: The desired grading scale (e.g., letter grades, percentages, or both).
- {{raw_scores}}: The raw scores to convert, or a description of the data format.
- {{edge_cases}}: Any specific edge cases to handle, such as missing data, outliers, or rounding rules.
Instructions
- If the grading scale or raw scores are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Design a conversion process that maps raw scores to the desired grade format based on a clear, predetermined scale.
- Handle edge cases such as missing data, outliers, and rounding according to standard practices or specified rules.
- Provide a step-by-step explanation of the conversion logic, including any formulas or thresholds.
- If possible, generate a simple script or pseudocode that automates the conversion.
Output format Provide a detailed explanation of the conversion tool, including the grading scale used, step-by-step logic, and a sample conversion table. Use code blocks for any scripts. Keep the tone technical and precise.
Guardrails
- Do not invent a grading scale; use the one provided or ask for it.
- Flag any assumptions about rounding or handling missing data.
- Stay within the scope of grade conversion; do not advise on broader grading policies unless asked.
Example Subject: Math; grading scale: letter grades (A-F); raw scores: list of 25 student scores.
Follow-up prompts
- How can I adapt this tool to different grading scales used internationally?
- What are the best practices for handling missing or incomplete scores?
- How can I integrate this conversion tool with my school's student information system?