ILK ASL WEEK 18 GRADE SYSTEM AND GRADING SYSTEM OF THE DEPARTMENT

OF EDUCATION
Topic: Grade system and grading system of the Department of Education.
Intended Learning Outcomes: At the end of the lesson the students should be able to:
1. Explain the computation of grades.
2. Distinguish the 2 types of grading
3. Discuss the grading system of the Department of Education
4. Compute grades fs students observing DepEd guidelines.
Introduction: Assessment of student performance is essential to know how students are
progressing. The first step in assessment is testing followed by decision of grade the
performance of the students
Inputs: The K to 12 Basic Education Program uses a standards- and competency-
based grading system. ... Learners from Grades 1 to 12 are graded on Written Work,
Performance Tasks, and Quarterly Assessment every quarter. These three are given specific
percentage weights that vary according to the nature of the learning area.

What is DepEd Order No 31 S 2020?

 S. 2020 RE INTERIM GUIDELINES FOR ASSESSMENT AND GRADING IN THE
LIGHT OF THE BASIC EDUCATION LEARNING CONTINUITY PLAN
What is the grading system in the Philippines?
In the Philippines, some universities follow a 4-Point Scale, which resembles or is
equivalent to the U.S. grading system.
...
Grade point scale (4.00–1.00)

Grade Point Equivalence Equivalence Description

2.50 85–88% Good

2.00 80–84% Satisfactory

1.50 75–79% Fair

1.00 70–74% Pass

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Types of Grading Systems
1. Norm-referenced grading
2. Criterion-referenced grading
 Percentage Grading – From 0 to 100 Percent.
 Letter grading and variations – From A Grade to F Grade.
 Norm-referenced grading – Comparing students to each other usually letter grades.
 Mastery grading – Grading students as “masters” or “passers” when their attainment
reaches a prespecified level.
How can I calculate my grade?
Grade Calculator
Example:
A. Divide the mark given for each small assignment by the possible mark for each small
assignment.
B. Add the marks given for each assignment. Then add the possible marks given for
each assignment. Divide the given mark by the possible mark. ...
C. Multiply the decimal by 100 to calculate the percentage.
How do you calculate grade average in DepEd?
The General Average is computed by dividing the sum of all final grades by
the total number of learning areas. Each learning area has equal weight. The
Final Grade in each learning area and the General Average are reported as
whole numbers.

What is the minimum number of written works for each quarter?

Four Written, performance tasks
These tasks may be designed to include the student's learning portfolio, which
documents all the evidence of learning within the grading period and
a minimum of four written works and four performance tasks within the quarter.

Is C+ a good grade?
A+, A, A- indicates excellent performance. B+, B, B-
indicates good performance. C+, C, C- indicates satisfactory performance. D+, D,
D- indicates less than satisfactory performance.

Is 88% a good grade?

In the U.S., this is a B+, good, solid grade above average. There is room for
improvement, but it is solidly good. If your overall average is an 88, you will
probably graduate with honors, or very nearly so. In the U.K., this is
extraordinarily, exceptionally, good.

Is a GPA of 2.75 good?

This GPA means that you've earned an average grade of a B- across all of
your classes. Since a 2.7 GPA is lower than the national average of 3.0 for high
school students, it will limit your options for college. 4.36% of schools have an
average GPA below a 2.7. ... You have a low chance of getting into with a
2.7 GPA.
 What are the two types of grading system?
The two most common types of grading systems used at the university level
are norm-referenced and criterion-referenced.

Worse, points-based grading undermines learning and creativity, rewards

cheating, damages students' peer relationships and trust in their teachers,
encourages students to avoid challenging work, and teaches students to
value grades over knowledge.
1. Is 70 an A or B?
2. A failing grade is generally called an "E", though some institutions use "F".
...
Japan.

Scale Letter Grade

90–100 Excellent (AA or S)

80–89 A

70–79 B

60–69 C

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How do you calculate your final grade?

Add up your new numbers.

Once you have multiplied each score by its weighted percentage, add the total
number of points you received and total points possible. Divide the sum of
all your weighted points by the sum of all the by the total weighted number of
points.

Do teachers like the new grading system?

Yes, Teachers/students like the new grading system because teachers. can
easily compute the grade through the three components of grading.

How do I calculate my grade with different percentages?

Calculate Averages
Multiply the average for each category by the weight, in decimal, of each
category to calculate the final points out of 100. For example, if your test average
is 88.2 percent and is weighted 45 percent, the points for your overall grade out
of 100 would be 39.69 (which is 88.2 x 0.45).

What is a passing score out of 100?

 70% to 100% is the highest grade, a mark of Distinction. 60% to 69% earns a
Merit. 50% to 59% is Pass.

What is the passing score of 90 items?

72
The passing score in a 90-item periodical test is 72.

How many semesters are in SHS?

two semesters
Senior high school stretches over two academic years — grades 11 and 12 —
composed of two semesters each. Each semester is subdivided into 29 mandatory and
2 elective subjects that each take 80 hours to complete (with the exception of PE and
Health which only take 20 hours each).

What is zero based grading?

Grading system has an effect in the mentality of students. For example, a certain
school has a zero-based grading system. The effect of this in students is that it results
to student's thinking that the subjects are tough by reason of difficulty in achieving a
high grade in class.

Will one C ruin my GPA?

When you fill out your college applications, you'll be asked for your GPA, class
rank, and an official transcript from your high school. ... If you receive one C during your
high school years, it may ultimately affect your chances of getting into a top school.
However, it won't automatically exclude you from one.

What is a C+ on a 4.0 scale?

How to Convert Your GPA to a 4.0 Scale

Letter Grade Percent Grade 4.0 Scale

B 83-86 3.0

B- 80-82 2.7

C+ 77-79 2.3

C 73-76 2.0
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What grade is a 79%?

Percent Letter Grade

83 - 86 B
80 - 82 B-

77 - 79 C+

73 - 76 C
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What GPA is a 88%?

GPA Percent

3.6 92-91

3.5 90-89

3.4 88-87

3.3 86-85
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Is 85% an A?
The following are commonly used conversions from percentage grades to letter
grades, however, this is not necessarily meaningful, since there is not a uniform scheme
for assigning percentage grades either.
...
Quebec.

Letter Percent

A 90% - 94%

A- 85% - 90 %

B+ 80% - 84%

B 75% - 79%
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Is an 80 a bad grade?
A - is the highest grade you can receive on an assignment, and it's between 90%
and 100% B - is still a pretty good grade! This is an above-average score, between 80%
and 89% ... F - this is a failing grade.

Is a GPA of 2.7 good?

 Is a 2.7 GPA Good? A 2.7 GPA is noticeably lower than a 3.0 GPA, which is the
national average. It's almost decent, but still a little low. Luckily, a 2.7 is certainly
a GPA that can be pulled up to a solid number.

What is the standard grading system?

Standards-based grading (SBG) is a system of education which focuses on student
learning and grades based on demonstrated understanding of specific
concepts. ... Standards-based grading provides explanations of the concepts and
material that students should know at each point in their education

What is the importance of grading system?

The primary purpose of the grading system is to clearly, accurately, consistently, and
fairly communicate learning progress and achievement to students, families,
postsecondary institutions, and prospective employers.

Do grades motivate students?

Letting Go of Grades
This sentiment is widely held, and accepted as a fact, yet there is little to no
evidence or research that proves that grades make students learn more or work harder
in school. In fact, there is ample evidence that grades actually do the opposite: They
hurt academic motivation and inhibit learning.

Are grades important in life?

Are grades important in life? Grades are often touted as the single
most important factor when determining college admissions, job applications, and future
success. ... Good grades grant entrance to an elite academic college. Academic
success at a top university guarantees a well paying, highly respected job

Should letter grades be removed?

Ditching traditional letter grades reduces stress levels and competition among
students, levels the playing field for less advantaged students, and encourages them to
explore knowledge and take ownership of their own learning, Education Week reports

What is a 74 grade?
Calculating Your GPA

Percentage Letter Grade Grade Points

74 – 76.9 Percent C 2.0

70 – 73.9 Percent C- 1.7

67 – 69.9 Percent D+ 1.3

64 – 66.9 Percent D 1.0

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Involvements: Enumeration

1. Identify the 2 types of grading

2. Name the 5 descriptors used to describe or interpret grades.
3. Give 3 purposes of grades.
4. Cite reasons why letter grade cannot be removed in grading.

Individual Check: Quiz is sent to you through the Google Form

Intervention: Practice how to compute Grades.

Reference: Navarro, Rosita L. LPT, Ph.D. et al Assessment of Learning Lorimar OBE-

& PPST- BASED Lorimar Pubs.,Inc. Manila 2019