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SCHOOL ASSESSMENT POLICY
ASSESSMENTS AND EXAMINATIONS
The promotion of students from one level to the next is based on the students’ performance in both the Weighted Assessments (W.A.) and Semestral Assessments (S.A.)
Weighted Assessments (W.A.)
 The marks for Weighted Assessments may include marks from a class test, practical test, portfolio and performance task, etc.
Semestral Assessments (S.A.)
 One Semestral Assesment (End-of-Year Examination) is conducted for Sec 1 and 3.
 Two Semestral Assessments (Mid-Year and End-of-Year / Preliminary Examination) are conducted for Secondary
2, 4 and 5.
The results for the Weighted Assessments and Semestral Assessment are reflected in the Progress Reports / Holistic Development Profile Report issued at the end of each term. Parents are to sign on the Reports.
Overall Marks
The Weighted Assessment and Semestral Assessment for Sec 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 will make up the overall marks for each subject in the following proportion:
Level
Semester
W.A.
S.A.
Overall
Sec 1 & 3 Sec 2 Sec 4 & 5
One 15%, 15% - Two 15% 55% One 15% 25% Two 15% 45% One 10% 20% Two - 70%
100% 100% 100%
* Weightings for selected subjects may differ from above.
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