Question & AnswerQ&A (DEPED ORDER NO. 70, S. 2003)
The grading system is designed to reflect consistency between the true level and degree of mastery of competencies by students in each subject area, allowing accurate assessment of the teaching-learning process by students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Scores should be converted into percentage grades directly, with perfect scores equaling 100% and zero scores equaling 0%, without applying a base percentage such as 70%.
No, the transmutation table using 70% as the baseline has never been officially sanctioned by DepEd and its use should be stopped immediately.
The passing grade is set at 75%, reflecting a faithful achievement of competencies in the subject area.
Periodical tests should uniformly carry a weight between 25% to 40% in all subject areas, with the remaining weight distributed among other components.
Any grade lower than 65% shall be reflected as 65% on the report card, while the actual grade is retained in the class record for accurate aggregation and group performance assessment.
Retaining the actual grade ensures accurate aggregation of group performance data and for all official and practical purposes despite the report card minimum.
All assessment instruments should be structured to assess achievement related to competencies to motivate learners to master competencies not yet achieved.
The rating system was discussed during the Educators Congress in Baguio City on October 7-9, 2003.
The order took effect immediately upon adoption on August 25, 2003.
It revokes or amends all previous orders and issuances inconsistent with the provisions of this order.