DepEd K-12 Classroom Assessment Framework (DO 8, s. 2015)
The Department of Education (DepEd) implements a standards-based, competency-anchored grading system under DepEd Order No. 8, series of 2015 (Policy Guidelines on Classroom Assessment for the K to 12 Basic Education Program).
Learners are evaluated across three summative assessment components each quarter:
- Written Work (WW): Assesses understanding of concepts, critical thinking, and written expression through quizzes, unit tests, essays, and written reports.
- Performance Tasks (PT): Evaluates practical application of knowledge, hands-on laboratory exercises, skills demonstrations, multimedia presentations, and collaborative projects.
- Quarterly Assessment (QA): Synthesizes quarterly learning through periodic objective examinations.
Assessment Component Weight Distribution Table
Component weights vary by subject area to reflect differences in curricular emphasis between theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and cognitive synthesis:
| Learning Area / Education Track | Written Work (WW) | Performance Tasks (PT) | Quarterly Assessment (QA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Languages (English, Filipino, MTB-MLE), AP, EsP (Grades 1–10) | 30% | 50% | 20% |
| Science, Mathematics (Grades 1–10) | 40% | 40% | 20% |
| MAPEH, EPP, TLE (Grades 1–10) | 20% | 60% | 20% |
| SHS Core Subjects | 25% | 50% | 25% |
| SHS Academic Track (Specialized Subjects) | 25% | 45% | 30% |
| SHS TVL / Sports / Arts & Design Tracks | 20% | 60% | 20% |
Mathematical Piecewise Transmutation Formula
DepEd transmutation maps an Initial Grade $x \in [0.00, 100.00]$ to a Transmuted Grade $T \in [60, 100]$ using two linear piecewise equations pivoted at the 60.00% passing threshold:
For Passing Initial Grades ($x \ge 60.00\%$):
$$T(x) = 75 + \left(\frac{x - 60.00}{40.00}\right) \times 25 = 75 + (x - 60.00) \times 0.625$$
For Failing Initial Grades ($x < 60.00\%$):
$$T(x) = 60 + \left(\frac{x}{60.00}\right) \times 15 = 60 + x \times 0.25$$
In official reporting, discrete integer rounding matches the 41 explicit interval brackets published in Annex A of DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015.
DepEd K-12 Academic Awards & Honors Guidelines (DO 36, s. 2016)
Under DepEd Order No. 36, series of 2016, learners who demonstrate exemplary academic standing at the close of the school year receive academic distinction based on their final general average:
May receive the Gold Academic Excellence Medal
May receive the Silver Academic Excellence Medal
May receive the Bronze Academic Excellence Medal
*Note: To qualify for academic honors, candidates must carry a final transmuted grade of at least 85 in every individual learning area with no failing quarterly marks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does an initial grade of 60.00% convert to 75?
DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015 establishes a 60% mastery baseline as the minimum passing threshold for basic education competencies. To standardize reporting across Philippine education systems where 75 is the universal passing mark, raw scores from 60.00% to 100.00% are linearly transmuted to a 75 to 100 scale.
How are Percentage Scores (PS) computed from raw scores?
Percentage Score is computed by dividing the learner's total raw score by the highest possible score (HPS) in that assessment component, multiplied by 100: $\text{PS} = (\text{Learner Score} / \text{HPS}) \times 100$. The PS is then multiplied by the component's weight to determine the Weighted Score (WS).
Can a student with a final average of 92 receive honors if one subject is 84?
No. Under DepEd Order No. 36, s. 2016, candidates for graduation and grade-level honors must maintain a final grade of at least 85 in every learning area. Even if the general average exceeds 90.00, any individual subject grade below 85 disqualifies the learner from academic honors.
What is the minimum grade recorded on a DepEd report card?
The minimum transmuted grade recorded on official DepEd Form 137 / Form 138 (SF9 / SF10) is 60. Even if a student obtains an initial raw percentage between 0.00% and 3.99%, the transmuted grade is set to the report floor of 60.
How is the final general average calculated at the end of the school year?
The Final Grade in each learning area is the average of the four quarterly transmuted grades. The General Average is the simple average of all final grades across all learning areas, reported as a whole number on report cards or rounded to three decimal places for honor rankings.