Updated October 2020

Assessment Policy 2020/2021 Al Rawabi Private School Grades 1-6

Updated October 2020

This policy shall be shared with all stakeholders at the beginning of the school year and reviewed every three years


Grades 1 through 6


Index

Part Page

A. Introduction 4

B. Grading System for Grades 1-2-3 4-6

C. Grading system for Grades 4-6 7

D. Details & Report Cards for Grades 1-3 8

E. Details & Report Cards for Grades 1-3 9

F. Pass, fail, Resit & promotion Policies 10

G. Criteria for Distinction & Outstanding Awards 11

A. Grading System (Grades 7 – 10) 13-14-15

B. Grading system for Grades 11 and 12 16-17

A. Pass, Fail, Re-sit & Promotion Policies 18-19

B. The Credit System & GPA 20-21-22


A. Introduction

The assessment of students’ achievement represents an integral part of the school curriculum.

Assessment is connected to the school’s philosophy and educational goals. It is also connected to the

professional development of staff and is integrated into a well-designed and documented process. The

overall goal of that process is the quality assurance and rigorousness of students’ performance, and

thus reliable achievement data to inform improvement of teaching and learning and the students’

academic achievement.

B. Grading System (Grades 1, 2 &3)

The school adopts a continuous assessment system, using various assessment tools to

evaluate the students in key-stage 1 according to the following:

Standards Score

1. Skills and competencies 70

2. Homework & Attitude to learning* 15

3. Participation & learning skills* 15

Total 100

* Homework & Attitude to learning mark (15 marks) is earned based on student’s attendance, classwork and participation.

* Participation & LS mark (15 marks) is earned based on student collaboration, creativity, initiative and critical thinking.

Grades 1, 2 and 3 students will have 6 monthly assessments all over the year; 3 in each term. The

average of the 3 assessments is the result of the term; while the average of the two terms will be the

end-of-year result.

NB.: The 70 marks are distributed differently from one subject to another according to the skills and

competencies required by each subject as shown below:


Grades 1-3 breakdown of the continuous assessment marks (70 marks)

Arabic Language

اللغة العربية

15الاستماع 30الكتابة 15القراءة 10التحدث

أداء عملي اختبار

قراءة صامتة و

فهم املاء خط قراءة جهرية

اختبار انتاج كتابي

أداء

يعمل

5 5 10 5 5 10 15 5 10

Religion

التربية الاسلامية

30 العلمية و توظيفهاالحقائق و المفاهيم 40 و توظيفهاالمهارات العلمية

أداء عملي اختبارات قصيرة أداء عملي اختبارات قصيرة

20 20 20 10

الاجتماعيات و التربية للمواطنةSocial Studies & Citizenship

30لحقائق و المفاهيم العلمية و توظيفها ا 40المهارات العلمية و توظيفها أداء عملي اخبارات قصيرة أداء عملي اخبارات قصيرة

02 20 20 10

English Language

Speaking 15 Writing 25

Reading 20 Listening 10

Practical Performance

Presentation Productive Task

Spelling

Handwriting

Reading Aloud

Reading Comprehension

Practical Performance

Test

5

10 10 10 5 10 10 5 5


UCMAS

Practical test

UCMAS ACTIVITIES 35

Classwork Critical thinking test SPEED

WRITING FLASH CARDS

ORAL MENTAL

20 10 05 10 10 10

5

Science

*STEAM Project *Science,

Technology, Engineering, Arts

& Maths

Classwork

Understanding of Basic Science Skills

20

GUIDED Science Activities

Total

15

15

Critical thinking presentation 10

Science skill check 10

20

Computer Science

Classwork 20

Hands-on Activity 30

Short quiz 20

Math

Mental math 10 Project Challenging worksheet

Math Journal Problem solving

Test

Accuracy 5

Strategy Used 5

15 20 5 10 10


C. Grading System (Grades 4 – 6)

For grades 4 through 6, the school follows a unified assessment system in all subject areas as

indicated in the table below:

Distribution of marks per term:

Term (1) (100 marks)

First Quarter 40

Second Quarter 60

C. A Quiz Midterm Exam C.A Quiz End-of-term Exam

10 10 20 10 10 40

Sep - Oct Nov Nov - Dec Dec - Jan


First Quarter 40 Second Quarter 60

C. A Quiz Midterm C.A Quiz

End-of-term Exam

10 10

20 10 10 40

Jan-Feb Mar Apr - May May - Jun

Continuous Assessment: the 10 marks are distributed as follows:

Classwork Learning Skills Participation Homework

2.5 marks 2.5 marks 2.5 marks 2.5 marks


D. Details & Report cards Grades 1-3:

Term 1

First Assessment Report Card End-of-term Report Card

Component Score Component Score

C.A 70 Assessment 1 (A1) 100

H.W & AL 15 Assessment 2 (A2) 100

Participation & LS 15 Assessment 3 (A3) 100

Total 100 Average of A1, A2 & A3. 100

Term 2

First Assessment Report Card End-of-Year Report Card


C.A 70 1st Term result

100

H.W & A.L. 15

Participation & L.S. 15 2nd Term result 100

Total 100 Average of T1 & T2 100


E. Details & Report Cards: (Grade 4-6)

Term 1

First Quarter End-of-term Academic Card


Continuous

Assessment 1

10 First quarter result 40

Quiz 1 10 Second quarter

result

60

Mid Exam 20 Total 100

Total 40

Term 2

First Quarter End-of-Year Academic Card


Continuous

Assessment 3

10 1st Term result

100

Quiz 3 10 2nd Term result

100

Mid Exam 20 Average of T1 & T2 100

Total 40

The passing grade is 55 for grades 1-6

10-day unjustified absence (or more) disqualifies the

student from taking the final exam.


F. Pass, Fail, Re-sit & Promotion Policies

Condition Result

Success in all

subjects

Pass

Failure in 4 or

more than 4

subjects (Any)

Repeat the grade level

Failure in three

or less than

three subjects

Re-sit

Conditions Result

- Success in all subjects Pass

- Success in 2 subjects and

Failure in 1 subject

Promoted with 1 subject

- Failure in 2 or more than two subjects Repeat

Pass & Failure Policy:

In all grade levels, the student has to get the passing mark in each subject at the end of the year,

after calculating the first term and the second term marks.

* The student shall repeat the grade level if he fails in any 4 or more subjects.

Re-sit Policy: Grades 4-6:

The Re-Sit Exams for grades 4 to 6 are conducted at the end of the academic year based on

the average grade of the first and second terms (The End-of-year Result).

Failure / Term Type of exam taken Time

Failure in the first term First End-of-term Exam

End of the year Failure in the first term Second End-of-term Exam

Failure in both terms First & Second Term Exams

Promotion policy: The subject promoted with is to be re-examined in the first term of the next year if the fail mark was obtained in

the first term of the current year, and in the second term of the next year if the fail mark was obtained in the

second term of the current year.

If the fail mark is obtained in terms 1 & 2, the student shall be re-examined in terms 1 & 2 of the next year.


G. Criteria for Distinction and Outstanding Awards

Grades 1 to 6:

“Distinction Award” is assigned for the students who have scored an average score of 95 or

more in the 4 core subjects*.

“Outstanding Award” is assigned to the students who have scored an OVERALL score of 90

to 94.99 in ALL subjects.

(The core subjects for grades 1-6: English, Arabic, Math and Science)

Good behavior & regular attendance are

PREREQUISITES for being awarded.


Grades 7 through 12


A. Grading System (Grades 7 – 10)

For grades 7 through10, the school follows a unified assessment system in all subject areas as

indicated in the table below:

Distribution of marks per term:


First Quarter 40

Second Quarter 60

C. A Quiz Midterm Exam C.A Quiz End-of-term Exam

10 10 20 10 10 40

Sep + Oct Nov Dec - Jan


First Quarter 40 Second Quarter 60

C. A Quiz Midterm C.A Quiz

End-of-term Exam

10 10

20 10 10 40

Feb Mar Apr + May Jun

Continuous Assessment: the 10 marks are distributed as follows:

Class work Learning Skills and ethical

conduct Participation Homework

2.5 marks 2.5 marks 2.5 marks 2.5 marks


Details & Report cards

Term 1

First Quarter Second Quarter


Quiz 1 10 Quiz 2 10

Mid Exam 20 Final Exam 40

Continuous Ass. 10 Continuous Ass. 10

Total 40 Total 60

100

Term 2

First Quarter Second Quarter


Quiz 3 10 Quiz 4 10

Mid Exam 20 Final Exam 40

Continuous Ass. 10 Continuous Ass. 10

Total 40 Total 60

100

Final Report

Term (1) + Term (2)

2

The passing grade is 55 for grades 7 & 8 and 60 for grades 9 to 12

10-day unjustified absence (or more) disqualifies the

student from taking the final exam.

IB students receive an additional report reflecting their actual performance in the IBDP.


Curve up equation:

For grade 10 IGCSE students, the curve-up is applied for the end-of-term exam and it is calculated as follows:

The earned score is the quotient of the achieved score by the benchmark multiplied by 40.

The benchmark is the mean mark (the average of the lowest and highest mark in class) or the

average of the class.

Students who score ≥ the benchmark, will get 40 out of 40.

This rule is applicable only for End-of-Term exams.

Earned Score:

Achieved Score × 40

Benchmark

E.g.: if the benchmark is 75 and the student’s achieved score is 70, the equation will be as follows 70x40 /75 = 37.5 out of 40


B. 4. Grading system for Grades 11 and 12

IB students:

Students' grades in the Diploma Program are calculated out of 100 in each term as follows:

Term 1 & 2

Component Score

Continuous Ass. 20

IBDP Tasks 50

Final Exam 30

Total 100

The continuous assessment grade (20 marks) is assigned as follows:

Problem solving Critical Thinking Communication

Skills Initiatives & Attitude

5 marks 5 marks 5 marks 5 marks

The IBDP Tasks Grade (50 marks) is assigned as follows for grades 11 and 12 in each

term

Subjects Task/ Grade

Arabic o 20 Monthly Test o 15 Text analysis o 15 Oral Presentation

Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

o 20 Monthly test o 10 Projects o 20 Lab work

Mathematics o 20 Monthly test o 15 Projects o 15 Home assignment

Computer Science

o 20 Monthly test o 20 Projects o 10 Presentation

English

o 20 Monthly Test o 10 Written Assignments o 30 Individual Orals

Business & Management /

Economics

o 20 Monthly test o 30 Project & Practical


The end-of-term exam (30%)

It will be taken by grade 11 students at the end of each term and only at the end of term 1 for grade12.

In term 2, grade 12 students will have a Mock Exam which will be counted as the end-of-term exam mark.

Curve up equation:

For grade 11 and 12 IB students, the earned score is the quotient of the achieved score by the

benchmark multiplied by 30.

The benchmark is the mean mark (the average of the lowest and highest mark in class) or the average

of the class.

Students who score ≥ the benchmark will get 30 out 0f 30. This rule is applicable only for End-of-Term

exams.

Students have the right to take the school exam for the school report.

Earned Score:

Achieved Score × 30

Benchmark

E.g.: if the benchmark is 75 and the student’s achieved score is 70, the equation will be as follows 70x30 /75 = 28 out of 40

Non-IB subjects and non-IB students:

Continuous assessment Mid-term Exam End-of-term Exam

30% 20% 50%

The distribution of marks for non-IB subjects (Religion, Social. S and P.E) and for non-IB students in all subjects is as follows:

** The C.A mark (30) includes 10 marks for tests + 20 marks as follows:

Problem solving Critical Thinking Communication

Skills Initiatives & Attitude

5 marks 5 marks 5 marks 5 marks


C. Pass, Fail, Re-sit & Promotion Policies

Condition Result

Success in all subjects

Pass

Failure in 4 or more

than 4 subjects (Any)

Repeat the grade level

Failure in three or less

than three subjects

Re-sit

Conditions Result

- Success in all subjects Pass

- Success in 2 subjects and

Failure in 1 subject

Promoted with 1 subject

- Failure in 2 or more than two

subjects

Repeat

Pass& Failure Policy:

In all grade levels, the student has to get the passing mark in each subject at the end of the year,

after calculating the first term and the second term marks.

* The pass mark is 55 for grades 7 & 8 and 60 for grades 9-12.

* The student has to repeat the grade level if he fails in any 4 or more subjects.

Re-sit Policy:

Grades 7-11: The Re-Sit Exams for grades 7 to 11 are conducted at the end of the academic year

based on the average grade of the first and second terms (The End-of-year Result).

Failure / Term Type of exam taken Time

Failure in the first term First End-of-term Exam

End of the year Failure in the first term Second End-of-term Exam

Failure in both terms First & Second Term Exams

Grade 12: The Re-Sit Exams are conducted at the end of each term.

If the student fails in the first term, s/he has to take a re-sit exam at the end of the first term.

If s/he fails in the second term, s/he has to take the re-sit exam in the second term.


Promotion policy:

The subject promoted with is to be re-examined in the first term of the next year if the fail mark was

obtained in the first term of the current year and in the second term of the next year if the fail mark was

obtained in the second term of the current year.

If the fail mark is obtained in terms 1 & 2, the student has to be re-examined in terms 1 & 2 of the next

year.

D. Criteria for Distinction and Outstanding Awards

Grades 7-12

“Distinction Award” is assigned to the students who have scored an overall score of 95 and

above.

“Outstanding Award” is assigned to the students who have scored an overall score of 90 to

94.99.

E. The Credit System & GPA:

Good behavior & regular attendance are

PREREQUISITES for being awarded.


Credits are assigned according to the number of periods taken in each subjects as shown in the table below:

Periods 5 4 2-3 1

Credit 1 0.75 0.5 0.25

Weighted GPA: Grade 9 &10

Subject Grades

9 C 10 C

Arabic 4 0.75 4 0.75

English 5 1.0 5 1.0 Math 5 1.0 5 1.0 Physics 3 0.50 3 0.50

Biology 3 0.50 3 0.50 Chemistry 3 0.50 3 0.50

Computer S 2 0.50 2 0.50 Social S./Citz 1 0.25 1 0.25 Religion 1 0.25 1 0.25

Business 2 0.50 2 0.50 P.E. 1 0.25 1 0.25

Periods/W 30 6.00 30 6.00

- Total Credit for G9 & G10: (6 × 2=12)

Weighted GPA

Grade Point Total

Total Credit

Weighted GPA: Grade 11 & Grade 12: IB &Non IB


Grades

Subject

Non IB IBDP

11 12 C 11 C 12 C

Arabic 5 5 1.0 5 1.0 5 1.0

English 5 5 1.0 5 1.0 5 1.0

Math 5 5 1.0 5 1.0 5 1.0

Business & Mgt 4 4 0.75 5 1.0 5 1.0

Bio. /Phy. / Eco. 4 4 0.75 5 1.0 5 1.0

Chem./Comp. S 4 4 0.75 5 1.0 5 1.0

Social S. / Ctz. 1 1 0.25 1 0.25 1 0.25

Religion 1 1 0.25 1 0.25 1 0.25

P.E. 1 1 0.25 1 0.25 1 0.25

G11: Sem1 – Religion & SS / Sem2 – Religion & Ctz.

G12: Sem1 – Religion & SS / Sem2 – only Ctz.

G12 sts will have 2 CTZ periods in Sem. 2 replacing religion & SS

Periods/W 30 30 6.00 35 6.75 35 6.75

33+2 32+3

Grade 11 IB

TOK 2

Grade 12 IB

Core S1 S2

TOK 2 2

Extended Essay 0 1

Total Credit for G11 Non IB: 6

Total Credit for G12 Non IB: 6

Total Credit for G11 IB: 6.75

Total Credit for G12 IB: 6.75

Non-IB

Weighted GPA Cumulative High School GPA

Grade Point Total

Total Credit

(G10 GPA×6) + ( G11 GPA×6) + ( G12 GPA×6)

(6+6+6)

Total credit for G9, G10, G11 & G12: (12+12=24)


IB

Weighted GPA Cumulative High School GPA

Grade Point Total

Total Credit

(G10 GPA×6) + (G11 GPA×6.75) + (G12 GPA×6.75)

(6+6.75+6.75)

Grade Point Equivalents: Score Band 100-97 96-93 92-90 89-87 86-83 82-80 79-77 76-73 72-70 69-67 66-63 62-60 59-0

Letter Grade A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- F

Grade Points 4.3 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.0 0.7 0.0

Total credit for G9, G10, G11 & G12: (12+13.5=25.5)

Updated October 2020

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