(NAR) VOL. 15 NOS. 1-2 / JANUARY - MARCH 2004
a. Transmutation of Scores and Ratings - Test scores and other numeric or descriptive ratings shall be converted into percentage grades without applying a base percentage, i.e. perfect scores shall equal 100% while zero scores shall equal 0%. We disclaim the transmutation table that uses 70% as the baseline published in commercially distributed class records. This should not be followed. This table has never been sanctioned officially by the Department of Education (DepEd) and teachers should immediately stop using it.
b. Passing Grade - The passing grade shall be 75% and should be a faithful reflection of student achievement of the competencies for the subject area.
c. Weight of Periodical Tests - Periodical tests shall have a uniform weight of between 25% to 40% in all subject areas, with the rest to be distributed among the other components to be rated in each subject area.
d. Lowest Grade on the Report Card - Any grade lower than 65% shall be reflected as 65% on the individual report card. However, the actual grade shall be retained in the class record and used for aggregating group performance at all times and for all purposes.