JOHN PAUL L.

LLANZANA III-BEED BLOCK 1

PROF ED 10 - ACTIVITY CHAPTER 10

A. Activity for Grading and Reporting of Grades:

1. Explain the functions of grading and reporting:
Grading System: The system that a school has developed to guide how teachers
assess and grade student work.
Reporting System: The system that a school has developed for the organization of
assignment scores in grade-books (either online or paper), and the determination of
final grades for report cards and transcripts.
2. Distinguish between criterion-referenced and norm-referenced grading.
Criterion referenced grades are based on measuring a student against a level of
performance, not measuring one student against another student. This means
looking at how a student is performing today compared to how the student
performed the day before that. norm-referenced systems students are evaluated in
relationship to one another (e.g., the top 10% of students receive an A, the next 30%
a B, etc.). This grading system rests on the assumption that the level of student
performance will not vary much from class to class.
3. How do you compute grades in accordance with the current Dep-Ed policy on
grading system. Give an example for a subject in Grade 6.
Steps for Computing Grades
1. Get the total score for each component. Divide the total raw score by the highest
possible score then multiply the quotient by 100%
2. Convert Percentage Scores to Weighted Scores
3. Multiply the Percentage Score by the weight of the component
4. Add the Weighted Scores of each component. The result will be the Initial Grade.
5. Transmute the Initial Grade using the Transmutation Table.
Table 10, Descriptors, Grading Scale and Remarks.

DESCRIPTOR GRADING SCALE REMARKS

Outstanding 90-100 Passed
Very Satisfactory 85-89 Passed
Satisfactory 80-84 Passed
Fairly Satisfactory 75-79 Passed
Did not meet expectations Below 75 Failed
4. Give a list of do's to and don't's when reporting students' progress to both
students and parents.
Do: Emphasize the important Role Parents Have in Their Child's Education
Parents want to feel valued and they want what's best for their child. By using home-
school communications to emphasize how important parents are to their child's
education, you can quickly secure their backing.
Don't: Take an Authoritative Approach Be Warm and Human
While school communications should be written in a formal style, there is a balance
to be struck. A crucial aim of school-parent communication is working together and
forming a strong relationship. An impersonal approach to these communications can
prove to be divisive and will only alienate parents.
Do: Communicate with Parents Early and Often
Your school should always take the first opportunity to engage with parents of new
pupils and introduce them to the school. Gaining their immediate support will
Waiting for bad news before getting in contact with parents is not a successful
approach to school communications. It immediately makes parents fear receiving the
teachers and staff that educate children. Using poor grammar can be seen as with
parents, help to facilitate a long-lasting partnership.
Don't: Ignore Responses from Parents
It may sound obvious, but too many schools ignore feedback and responses from
parents. Whether they are useful or irrelevant, the opinions should always be taken
into account.
Do: Make Yourself Available for Additional Contact and Meetings
Parents are not always comfortable offering feedback, especially through indirect
communication. Many would appreciate the opportunity to speak face to face, and
that's not something you should be afraid of. In fact, it's something you should
invite. Don't: Limit Communications to Negative Situations-Accentuate the Positive
communications and also makes your school appear negative.
Do: Thoroughly Proofread the Communication
Errors in spelling and grammar in official communications are a bad look for any
organization. Yet, It is an even worse look for schools. Your school represents
incompetence, and spelling errors reflect a lack of attention to detail.
Don't: Use Complex Language
Accessibility is a key consideration for schools. Primarily, this involves pupils and in-
school parameters. But it is also a matter to consider when communicating
Do: Create a School Communication Policy
Defining the parameters of your school communication with parents helps to
maintain high standards. To do this, you should write and implement a school
communication policy. The policy will cover more than just communication with
parents; it should also govern style, tone, grammar, and preferred channels. Don't:
Restrict Communication to One or Two Channels Communicating with parents is an
inexact science. Each parent's preference on how they receive information from
schools is different. Some prefer email and some prefer newsletters; some prefer
texts and some prefer social media. To cater for as many people as possible, your
school should communicate with parents through various channels.
5. If you get high grades or high scores does it follows that you learned a lot? Explain
your answer. Yes, a good grade demonstrates both effort and in-depth mastery of
the material. In the short run, it signals to institutions that you are a good student
who can prosper in the kind of demanding academic environment they give. Long-
term, obtaining good grades teaches you vital study, planning, discipline, and self-
advocacy skills. These are lifelong qualities that will be valuable to you even when
you aren't writing book reports and taking math examinations. Following this step-
by-step approach will place you in the finest possible position to succeed in your
academic courses, now and in the future, whether you're striving to enhance your
current grades or are merely looking toward future success.

B. Research on:
The averaging and cumulative grading systems. How are grades computed in
each grading system? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each
grading system?

The averaging and cumulative grading systems are two commonly used
methods for computing grades in educational settings.

Averaging Grading System:

In the averaging grading system, grades are calculated by averaging the
scores of all assessments and assignments over a certain period of time. For
example, if a student takes four exams in a semester, their grade may be
calculated by averaging the scores of all four exams.

To calculate a student's overall grade in the averaging grading system. the

scores of all assessments are added together and then divided by the total
number of assessments. The resulting number is the student's average grade.

Advantages of Averaging Grading System:

1. Simple and easy to understand.
2. Provides a clear and objective measure of student performance.
3. Fairly rewards consistent performance over time.
Disadvantages of Averaging Grading System:
1. Does not account for improvement or growth over time.
2. Can be unfair to students who struggle early in the semester but improve later 3.
Can be influenced by outliers or extreme scores.
Cumulative Grading System:
In the cumulative grading system, grades are calculated by summing up the
scores of all assessments and assignments over a certain period of time. For
example, if a student takes four exams in a semester, their grade may be
calculated by adding up the scores of all four exams.

To calculate a student's overall grade in the cumulative grading system, the

scores of all assessments are added together. The resulting number is the
student's cumulative grade.
Advantages of Cumulative Grading System:
1. Accounts for improvement and growth over time.
2. Provides a more accurate measure of student performance.
3. Encourages students to keep working hard throughout the semester.

Disadvantages of Cumulative Grading System:

1. Can be more complex and difficult to understand.
2. Can be influenced by early performance, which may not accurately reflect a
student's overall performance.
3. Can be challenging to implement consistently across different courses.

Overall, both averaging and cumulative grading systems have their

advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of grading system depends on
the specific needs and goals of the educational setting. It is important to
choose a grading system that accurately reflects student performance and
encourages growth and improvement over time.

4. 4. School practices on marks or grades used. Do they use letter grades? What do
they mean? or 1, 2,3, etc.? or 75, 78, 90. What are advantages and disadvantages
of each? Which is most meaningful to parents? Schools may use different practices
for assigning marks or grades, depending on their grading policies and local
educational standards. Some schools may use letter grades (e.g. A, B, C, D, F),
while others may use numerical grades (e.g. 1, 2, 3, etc.), or a combination of both.
Here are some advantages and disadvantages of each grading system:

Letter Grades:
Advantages:
1. Easy to understand and interpret.
2. Encourages students to strive for higher grades.
3. Provides a clear indication of overall performance.
1. Disadvantages:
1. Can be subjective and may not accurately reflect a student's level of mastery.
2. Does not provide a detailed breakdown of strengths and weaknesses.
3. Can be influenced by non-academic factors, such as attendance or behavior.
Numerical Grades:
2. Advantages:
1. Can provide a more detailed breakdown of performance.
2. Can be used to track progress over time.
3. Can be less subjective than letter grades.
3. Disadvantages:
1. Can be difficult to interpret and compare across different courses schools. or
2. May not provide a clear indication of overall performance.
3. Can be influenced by non-academic factors, such as attendance or behavior.
4.
5. Which grading system is most meaningful to parents depends on their
individual preferences and needs. Some parents may prefer letter grades, as
they are easy to understand and provide a clear indication of overall
performance. Other parents may prefer numerical grades, as they provide a
more detailed breakdown of performance and can be used to track progress
over time.

6. Ultimately, the most meaningful grading system is one that accurately

reflects a student's level of mastery and provides actionable feedback for
improvement. It is important for schools to communicate their grading
policies and practices clearly to parents and to provide opportunities for
feedback and discussion.

3. Problems met by parents and teachers during card giving? The process of
giving out report cards can sometimes be challenging for both parents and
teachers. To address these problems, it is important for parents and teachers
to communicate effectively and work together to support student learning
and growth. This may involve setting clear expectations for performance,
providing ongoing feedback and support, and creating opportunities for
dialogue and collaboration. Additionally, schools can provide resources and
support to help parents and teachers navigate the card giving process, such
as translation services or parent-teacher conferences