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Calculadora PAU

>>> Summary

Web calculator to estimate the university entrance grade (PAU/EBAU).

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FIG. 01Calculadora PAU
Stack
Typescript, APIs, TailwindCSS
Year
2025

>>> Details

PAU Calculator is a web tool designed to help high-school students calculate their university entrance grade quickly, accurately and hassle-free. The app lets them simulate different grade scenarios to strategically plan the academic performance they need.

Goals

Main: Make calculating the university entrance grade (PAU/EBAU) intuitive and accessible.

Secondary:

  • +Let students simulate different grade scenarios.
  • +Provide clear information on the weight of each subject and phase.
  • +Help with academic planning to reach the desired cut-off mark.
  • +Offer a modern, responsive interface that works on any device.

Technologies Used

The project was built with:

  • +TypeScript: To ensure robust, maintainable code with static typing.
  • +TailwindCSS: To create a modern, responsive and visually appealing interface.
  • +Real-time validation: A data validation system that gives the user immediate feedback.

Key Features

  • +Automatic calculation: Automatically computes the entrance grade from the marks entered.
  • +Multiple tracks: Support for different high-school tracks and specific subjects.
  • +Scenario simulation: Try different combinations of marks to see their impact on the final grade.
  • +Intuitive interface: Clean, easy-to-use design that guides the user step by step.
  • +Responsive design: Works perfectly on phones, tablets and computers.
  • +Weighting calculation: Includes the weighting system by university and desired degree.

Opinion and Recommendations

This calculator is an essential tool for any student preparing their university access. It removes the confusion of the complex grade-calculation system and lets students focus on what matters: their academic preparation. The ability to simulate scenarios is especially useful for setting realistic, motivating goals.