Assessments & Grading
(A) Mean Subject Grade
The grades of H1 and H2 subjects are assigned an equivalent point according to the table below:
| H1/H2 Grade | Equivalent Points |
|---|---|
| A | 1 |
| B | 2 |
| C | 3 |
| D | 4 |
| E | 5 |
| S | 6 |
| Ungraded | 7 |
(B) Computation of Points
Mean Subject Grade is calculated based on the following formula:
[2 (Sum of all H2 grades) + (Sum of all H1 content-based subject grades)] / [2(No. of H2 subjects) + (No. of H1 content subjects)]
Examples
Student A takes 3 H2 and 1 H1 subjects.
| Mathematics (H2) | Physics (H2) | Chemistry (H2) | Economics (H1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | A | B | C | D |
| Points | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
MSG = [2(1+ 2+ 3) + 4] \ [2(3) + 1] = 2.29
Student B takes 4 H2 subjects. ||Mathematics (H2)|Physics (H2)|Chemistry (H2)|Economics (H2)| | ——– | ——– | ——– | ——– | ——– | |Grade|A|B|C|D| |Points|1|2|3|4|
MSG = (1 + 2+ 3+ 4) / 4 = 2.5.
Assessment & Promotion Criteria
(C) Assessment Structures
The table below shows the weighting and period of assessment:
Assessment weighting of JC1 |Type of assessment|Continual Assessment|Block Test|Promotional Examination| | ——– | ——– | ——– | ——– | |Weighting|0%|25%|75%| |Timeframe|Ongoing|Term 3 Week 1|Term 4 Week 3-4|
Grading scheme
Grade Scheme for H1 and H2 content- based subjects
|Achievement Grades|Mark Range|Remarks|
| ——– | ——– | ——– |
|A|70-100|Excellent|
|B|60-69|Very Good|
|C|55-59|Good|
|D|50-54|Satisfactory|
|E|45-49|Pass|
|S|40-44|Sub-Pass|
|U|0-39|Ungraded|
Grade Scheme for H3 subjects |Achievement Grades|Mark Range|Remarks| | ——– | ——– | ——– | |D|70-100|Distinction| |M|55-69|Merit| |P|45-54|Pass| |U|0-44|Ungraded|
Reporting
There are 2 main methods of reporting student progress to parents:
1. Through progress report in end March, mid year (both JC 1 and 2) and at the end of the school year (for JC1). Aformal transcript for JC2 students will be issued after the school’s Preliminary examination in October.
2. Through Parent - Teacher meeting.
Reporting Timetable is as follows: |Month|Types of Report| | ——– | ——– | |April|Progress Report for JC1 and JC2| |End July|Mid Year Report for JC1 and JC2| |Oct|Prelim Report for JC2| |Early Nov|Overall Report for JC1|
April, July and Nov student reports are forwarded to parents/guardians by post but the Prelim Exam Report for JC2 will be handed to the student on the last day of school.
Absence from assessments
All students who miss any major internal examinations must be covered by a medical certificate (MC) or be given exemption by DP / Studies with valid reason(s) (EX/VR).
Exemption from Block Tests/ Examinations
The following reasons may be considered valid for exemption. |Month|Types of Report| | ——– | ——– | |(i) Competition and Performance (National & International Level)|Teacher-in-charge must apply on behalf of students. The application form for exemption must be submitted to College Exams Committee for approval 2 weeks before the commencement of Block Test or examinations.| |(ii) Medical Grounds|Students must submit their medical certificates (MC) to their Civics Tutors immediately upon return to college.| |(iii) Compassionate Grounds (e.g. death of NOK)|Students should inform their Civics Tutors as soon as possible and submit the relevant documents upon return to college.|
Students who are absent from Block tests with valid reasons are required to attempt the paper as an exercise and submit to teachers for grading. The marks will not be counted towards the final grade.
Students who absent without a valid reason will be given zero mark for that paper followed by disciplinary actions.
Promotional Criteria for JC1
Students will be promoted to JC 2 if they meet the following minimum criteria based on the Overall JC1 results:
1. Two H2 Pass (E-Grade)
2. One H2 Pass (E-Grade) and two H2 sub-pass (S-Grade)
Note:
(i) A H1 content subject pass (A to E grade) is equivalent to a H2 sub-pass (S-grade)
(ii) A General Paper pass (A to E grade) is also equivalent to a H2 sub-pass (S-grade)
Criteria to continue taking the expanded curriculum
(i.e. more than 3 H2 and 1 H1 subjects [10 academic units])
Students are allowed to offer the expanded curriculum in JC 2 provided the following minimum criteria, based on the overall JC1 results, are met. Otherwise, they will have to abide by the corresponding actions recommended.
| No | Curriculum taken in JC 1 | Minimum Criteria | Action recommended if criteria are not met) | Recommended curriculum in JC 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 H2 + 1 H1 (12 units) | Pass in three H2 subjects | Drop one non-contrasting subject. | 4 H2 (11 units) or 3 H2 + 1 H1 (10 units) |
| 2 | 4 H2 (11 units) | Pass in three H2 subjects | Down-grade one H2 subject to H1 | 3 H2 + 1 H1 (10 units) |