Guidelines on Student Assessment and Reporting

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DEPED ORDER NO. 79, S. 2003: Guidelines on Student Assessment and Reporting

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Guidelines on Student Assessment and Reporting

Law: Deped Order No. 79, S. 2003

Decision Date: Oct 10, 2003

DEPED Order No. 79 establishes a comprehensive assessment and evaluation system for public elementary and secondary schools, mandating that grades reflect true student performance through a balanced approach of traditional and non-traditional assessment methods, with specific guidelines on grading and competency requirements.

Law Summary

Passing Grade and Grade Reporting

A minimum of 75% competency attainment is required to pass each subject.
The lowest grade displayed on report cards is 65%, but actual grades below 65% are retained in class records.

Grading Components and Computation for Subjects

Grades in subjects computed based on weighted components such as quizzes, participation, projects, and periodical tests according to existing DepEd orders.
Use of rubrics or scoring guides for non-traditional assessments is strongly recommended.
Final grade per subject is the average of four periodical grades.

Encouragement of Non-Traditional Assessment Methods

Non-traditional assessments include open-ended questions, performance-based assessments, and portfolio assessments.
These complement traditional assessments (multiple choice, completion, matching types) to provide holistic student performance data.

Scope and Implementation

Guidelines supersede conflicting provisions in earlier DepEd Orders Nos. 80, s. 1993; 66, s. 1995; 37 and 70, s. 2003.
Guidelines are mandatory in all public elementary and secondary schools starting from the Second Grading Period of the School Year 2003-2004.
Immediate dissemination and compliance by all concerned officers and personnel are required.

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