Attendance Calculator User Manual

Introduction

The Attendance Calculator is a tool designed to help you manage and visualize your attendance data. It allows you to input your attendance records, calculate the percentage of days attended, and see how many more days you can miss while still maintaining a required attendance percentage. Additionally, the tool provides a pie chart visualization and a screenshot feature to save your results.

Features

Percentage Required: Select from a dropdown menu the percentage of attendance required (60% to 90%).
Days Present: Enter the number of days you have attended.
Total Days: Enter the total number of days.
Calculate Button: Click to calculate your current attendance percentage and the number of days you can still miss.
Pie Chart: Displays a graphical representation of your present and absent days.
Screenshot Button: Save a screenshot of your results, including the pie chart.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Accessing the Calculator

Navigate to the page or post where the Attendance Calculator is embedded on your WordPress website.

2. Setting the Required Percentage

Use the dropdown menu labeled “Percentage Required” to select the minimum attendance percentage required (e.g., 75%).

3. Inputting Attendance Data

In the “Present” field, enter the number of days you have attended so far.
In the “Total” field, enter the total number of school/college days.

4. Calculating Results

Click the Calculate button.
The calculator will display:
The maximum number of days you can miss and still meet the required percentage.
Your current attendance percentage.
A pie chart showing the proportion of days attended versus days absent.

5. Viewing and Interpreting the Pie Chart

The pie chart visually represents your attendance data:
Green (Present Days): The portion of days you have attended.
Red (Absent Days): The portion of days you have missed.

6. Taking a Screenshot

Click the Share Screenshot button to take a screenshot of the results and the pie chart.
A download prompt will appear, allowing you to save the screenshot to your device.

7. Clearing Data

To clear the input fields and start over, simply refresh the page.

Tips for Effective Use

Regular Updates: Update the calculator regularly with your attendance data to keep track of your attendance percentage and avoid falling below the required threshold.
Visual Analysis: Use the pie chart to quickly understand your attendance pattern and adjust your schedule if necessary.
Sharing: Use the screenshot feature to share your results with teachers, parents, or for your personal records.

Troubleshooting

Incorrect Calculation: Ensure that the number of days attended is not greater than the total number of days.
Pie Chart Not Showing: Make sure you have entered valid data in both the “Present” and “Total” fields.
Screenshot Not Working: Ensure that your browser allows downloads and pop-ups.

This user manual provides a comprehensive guide to using the Attendance Calculator, ensuring users can effectively manage and visualize their attendance data.

Attendance Calculator