School Assessment and Grading System
Explore the Makassed school assessment and grading system, including passing grades, continuous assessment, final exams, and grade-level weightings.
Our schools have adopted a clear and consistent assessment system that reflects our educational philosophy and supports fair, learner-centered evaluation.
11/20
Passing grade in all subjects
10%
Class participation of overall grade
- The academic year is divided into three terms.
- The passing grade for all subjects is 11 out of 20.
- Class participation accounts for 10% of the overall grade, encouraging active engagement.
- Assessment has two main categories: continuous assessment (daily tasks, performance-based assessment, and tests) and summative assessment at the end of each term.
Grade composition
Assessment distribution by cycle
Continuous and end-of-term weights shift by educational cycle. Daily task requirements depend on the cycle and instructional periods per subject.
Cycle One
Grades 1–3
- End-of-term assessment40%
- Continuous assessment60%
Daily tasks
30%
Performance assessment
10%
Tests
20%
Cycle Two
Grades 4–6
- End-of-term assessment50%
- Continuous assessment50%
Daily tasks
25%
Performance assessment
5%
Tests
20%
Cycle Three
Grades 7–9
- End-of-term assessment60%
- Continuous assessment40%
Daily tasks
15%
Performance assessment
5%
Tests
20%
Cycle Four
Grades 10–12
- End-of-term assessment70%
- Continuous assessment30%
Daily tasks
10%
Performance assessment
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Tests
20%