Academics
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE GRADE COMPONENTS
Quarterly Exam : is a summative assessment of the student’s learning all the lessons taken up for the entire quarter in paper and pen format. This component will also assess the student’s level of mastery of the knowledge, concepts and skills for each quarter. The type and scope of a quarterly exam vary depending on the subject area.
Long Test : is a summative assessment of the student’s lessons taken up after a specific period within a quarter. This is administered periodically, ideally after two to three weeks into the quarter. A minimum of 3 long tests should be administered each quarter. The type and scope of a long test vary depending on the subject area.
Quiz : is a summative assessment of the student’s learning at the end of the lesson. It is a selected-response or short-answer test (oral or written) where the sole purpose is to assess for discrete knowledge and skill. A quiz given for formative purpose is not considered in the computation of the student’s grade but is a basis for making decision whether to proceed to the next lesson or to reteach. A minimum of 10 quizzes is administered each quarter.
Laboratory : is a form of assessment that measures student’s ability to manipulate laboratory instruments, observe and record data, formulate hypotheses, collect evidences, make inferences, conclusions and predictions and discuss their findings in a formal laboratory report. A minimum of 6 experiments is given in a quarter. Prep level will only have a minimum of 4 experiments per quarter.
Writing Assessment : is a student's ongoing record of expressions, experiences, and reflections on a given topic. Two general types of writing assessments are usually considered: One in which a students is to write, with minimal direction, what he is thinking and/or feeling; the second requires the student to complete a specific written assignment and establishes restrictions and guidelines necessary to accurately complete the assignment. Every unit must end with a writing task that asks the student to reflect on the unit or on his understanding of the unit. This may be as frequent as needed.
Performance Task : is a form of assessment that uses one’s knowledge to effectively act or bring to fruition a complex product in which one’s knowledge and experience are revealed. In a performance task, a student will simulate or replicate important, real-world challenges, such as asking a student to use knowledge in contexts where the purposes, audiences and situational variables are genuine. Here a student will use his judgment as well as his knowledge. The task may be a product, performance or extended written response to a question that requires the student to apply critical thinking skills. Some examples of performance assessment tasks include written compositions, speeches, works of art, science fair projects, research projects, musical performances, open-ended math problems, and analysis and interpretation of a story the student has read. A minimum of one performance task a quarter is given to the students.
Class Participation : refers to the student’s level of engagement in the learning process in class, attendance, promptness, attention in class, comportment and class preparation.
Integrative Academic Opportunity – Individual : is a summative contextualized assessment set on a minimum of four stages of preparation prior to final quarter grading. Focused on contextualized concepts in English, Civics and Culture, Geography, History, Social Studies, and Religion, the academic opportunity serves as a quarterly measure of success of integrated learning in Filipino through the quality of student output.
Class work includes the following:
Homework : work or activities usually done outside the classroom in preparation in preparation for the next lesson and may involve an application or extension of student learning
Seatwork : work or activities, practice exercises and drills to ensure mastery of skills and knowledge learned in class.
