{"id":90,"date":"2018-01-24T16:08:48","date_gmt":"2018-01-24T15:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smis.edu.mz\/beira\/?page_id=90"},"modified":"2023-11-12T19:24:28","modified_gmt":"2023-11-12T18:24:28","slug":"academics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smis.edu.mz\/beira\/academics\/","title":{"rendered":"Grading System"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>PRIMARY &amp; HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b><i>PRIMARY DEPARTMENT<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Different subjects are graded from 0%-100% for 3 terms in a school year. The averaging system is followed.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Grading Criteria\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Term Exam\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 35%<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Mid-Term Exam\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 20%<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Quizzes\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a015%<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Seatwork\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10%<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Behavior\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a010%<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Homework\/Project\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 5%<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Class Participation <\/b><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 5%<\/b><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Physical Education<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Sportsmanship\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 10%<\/p>\n<p>Knowledge\/Skills\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a010%<\/p>\n<p>Application\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a025%<\/p>\n<p>Attendance\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a010%<\/p>\n<p>Behavior\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a010%<\/p>\n<p>Exam\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a055%<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b> PASSING GRADE IS 50% AND ABOVE<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Character traits are graded by the class adviser based on the integrated values education which include in the daily class schedule.\u00a0 Grades are represented by a letter symbol.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Interpretation of Marks<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 90-100%\u00a0\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 80-89%\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Very Satisfactory<\/p>\n<p>B\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 70-79%\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Good<\/p>\n<p>C\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 60-69%\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Satisfactory<\/p>\n<p>D\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a050-59%\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Needs Improvement<\/p>\n<p>E\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 0-49%\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Poor<\/p>\n<h3><b><i>HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 Mathematics\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Long Tests\/Term Exam.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a035%<\/p>\n<p>Mid-Term Exam\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 20%<\/p>\n<p>Quizzes\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a015%<\/p>\n<p>Homework\/Project\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 5%<\/p>\n<p>SW\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a05%<\/p>\n<p>Class Participation\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a05%<\/p>\n<p>Behavior\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a010%<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Science\/Biology\/Physics\/Chemistry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Long Tests\/Term Exam.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a035%<\/p>\n<p>Mid-Term Exam\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 20%<\/p>\n<p>Quizzes\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a015%<\/p>\n<p>Homework\/Project\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 5%<\/p>\n<p>Experiment \/SW\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a010%<\/p>\n<p>Class Participation\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a05%<\/p>\n<p>Behavior\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a010%<\/p>\n<p><b>Physical Education<\/b><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Sportsmanship 10%<\/p>\n<p>Knowledge\/Skills 10%<\/p>\n<p>Application 25%<\/p>\n<p>Attendance 10%<\/p>\n<p>Behavior 10%<\/p>\n<p>Exam 35%<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Interpretation of Grades<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><b>GRADE IGCSE MARKS<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A* &#8211; 90-100%<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0 80-89%<\/p>\n<p>B &#8211;\u00a0 70-79%<\/p>\n<p>C &#8211;\u00a0 60-69%<\/p>\n<p>D &#8211;\u00a0 50-59%<\/p>\n<p>E &#8211;\u00a0 40-49%<\/p>\n<p>F &#8211;\u00a0 30-39%<\/p>\n<p>G &#8211;\u00a0 20-29%<\/p>\n<p>Honors and Awards for High School<\/p>\n<p>To motivate pupils\/students to strive for excellence, honors and awards are given to deserving pupils\/students before the end of each term.<\/p>\n<h3>Promotion Rules<\/h3>\n<p>To maintain academic standards, the following rules have to be met by pupils.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Promotion:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>A pupil\/student who obtains a general average of 50% and above is promoted to the next grade level.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Retention:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>A pupil\/student who fails in any three academic subjects regardless of the general average in all subjects will be considered to have failed in her\/his grade level and might therefore be recommended to repeat the same grade\/year level. Proper deliberation between the teachers and administration will take place before a final decision is taken. The parents will be informed after the deliberations.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Dismissal:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>A pupil\/student who still fails in the three academic subjects consistently will be refused admission the following year. A pupil\/student who is subjected to major disciplinary action will be dismissed from school. (<i>See Guidelines on Disciplinary Cases<\/i>)<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Honors and Awards\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To motivate pupils\/students to strive for excellence, honors and awards are given to deserving pupils\/students before the end of each term.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>ACADEMIC AWARDS<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h4><b>First Term:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>A pupil\/student who gets an average of at least 85% and above in academics and has no grade lower than 80% in any subject will qualify for the <b>White Certificate Award.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A pupil\/student who gets an average of at least 83% in academics and has no grade lower than 80% in any subject will qualify for the <b>Blue Certificate Award.<\/b><\/p>\n<h4><b>Second Term:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>A pupil\/student who gets an average of at least\u00a0 88% and above in academics and has no grade lower than 85% in any subject will qualify for the <b>White Certificate Award<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>A pupil\/student who gets an average of at least 85% in academics and has no grade lower than 83% in any subject will qualify for the <b>Blue Certificate Award.<\/b><\/p>\n<h4><b>Third Term:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>A pupil\/student who obtains an average of 90% and above in\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 academics and has no grade lower than 88% in any subject will qualify for the Academic Excellence Certificate.<\/p>\n<p>The top 3 honor students should obtain a general average of 85% and above and a yearly average \/ final grade of 80% and above in any subject.<\/p>\n<p><b>Academic Subjects <\/b> 90%<\/p>\n<p><b> Co-curricular Subjects<\/b> 10%<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PRIMARY &amp; HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT &nbsp; PRIMARY DEPARTMENT Different subjects are graded from 0%-100% for 3 terms in a school year. The averaging system is followed. 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