GRADE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

ASSESSMENT

Evaluation of pupil performance is done in accordance with the following guidelines:

1. A terminal skill per subject and per level is identified and its acquisition made requisite for movement to the next higher level.
2. The components of this skill is indicated in a learning continuum and programmed according to the number of assessment periods in a year.The skills in the learning continuum shall be the criteria for evaluation. Mastery is always the goal and it is determined through such measures as:

2.1 Observation

2.2 Testing Paper-Pencil tests

·         Formative test is a short test (usually 5-15 items) that checks mastery of a small segment of a skill.

·         Post test is given at the end of the unit to check mastery of skills targeted for the period.

·         Mastery test is administered every three months to check mastery of skills targeted for the period.

·         Performance test requires a pupil to perform/ demonstrate skills in P.E., work education, home economics, etc.

2.3 Requirements like book reports, compositions, and other activities which further test mastery of the skills

2.4 Recitation

3. Final Assessment Rating

3.1 In determining the final assessment rating of the child, three (3)

      basic factors are considered, namely: mastery of skills, based 

      primarily on the post and mastery tests; recitation; and fulfillment of

      specified requirements for the period. Distribution of percentages for

      the basic factors is as follows:

3.2 For academic subject, the final assessment rating is arrived at by computing for the average of the final ratings in the POST TEST/S,
      MASTERY TEST,REQUIREMENTS, and RECITATION.

3.3 The following grading symbols are used in reporting pupil
performance:

E (Excellent) - Mastered all skills prescribed for the period. Satisfied all requirements according to the standard expectation for the growth level.

VS (Very Satisfactory) - Mastered 90% of the skills prescribed for the period. Satisfied all requirements according to the standard expectation for the growth level.

S+ (Satisfactory Plus) - Mastered 80% of the skills prescribed for the peri6d. Satisfied all requirements according to the standard expectation for the growth level.

S (Satisfactory) - Mastered 70% of the skills prescribed the period. Will require referral service, several remediation sessions, etc.

MS (Moderately Satisfactory) - Mastered 60% of the skills prescribed for the period. Will require remediation.

NI (Needs Improvement) - Mastered 50% of the skills prescribed for the period. Will require referral service, several remediation sessions, etc.

     4.  Issuance of Report Card

Parents are officially informed of their child's performance through the report card issued every assessment period. Such report card has to be signed and returned three days after its issuance.