SemiraNee-Whang/SA_Grade_Calculator

A Java-based Grade Calculator designed for South African students, built using JOptionPane for a simple and interactive GUI experience. This application supports both High School (CAPS/Matric) and University grading systems, making it useful for learners transitioning from school to tertiary education. ## 🇿🇦 South African Grade Calculator (Java) A Java-based Grade Calculator designed for South African students, built using **JOptionPane** for a simple and interactive GUI experience. This application supports **both High School (CAPS/Matric)** and **University** grading systems, making it useful for learners transitioning from school to tertiary education. ### ✨ Features - 📚 **High School (CAPS / Matric)** - SBA and Exam mark input - Correct CAPS 7-level scale (Levels 1–7) - Automatic achievement descriptions - Life Orientation handled as 100% SBA - 🎓 **University Mode** - Supports multiple subjects - Calculates weighted averages - Provides degree classifications (First Class, Second Class, etc.) ### 🛠️ Technologies Used - Java - Swing (`JOptionPane`) - Object-Oriented Design ### 🎯 Purpose This project was created to help South African students easily understand their academic performance using accurate local grading rules. --- Feel free to fork, improve, or expand the calculator 🚀