With the implementation of K-12 system in our education, the Grade 1 students of SY 2012-2013 are the ones most affected. They have a new curriculum, with a priority on mother tongue and less on English as well as a new grading system. I am not familiar with the computation of the grades or if there are changes on that, but what I am familiar with is thew new values written on the report cards.
So what does A, P, AP etc. really means?
When I went to school to get my son’s report card, that is what written on the black board ^
For grades 90 and above, A (Advanced) will be reflected on the report card
P (Proficient) for grades 5-89
AP (Approaching Proficiency) for grades 80-84
D (Developing) for 75- 79
B (Beginning) for 74 and below
Of course, as a parent seeing those letter on the report card, you want to know what is your child’s exact grade.. right? Good thing, you can ask the teachers to show you their grades in numbers.
As for character, they also have a new grading system:
The new curriculum for K-12 is still new to me.. specially I heard that they will soon be using new books.. I am still at lost on what to teach/ tutor my first grader.. specially now that second quarter is fast approaching.
How about you fellow moms, how’s your first graders so far?
Wena says
October 8, 2012 at 11:58 amThea’s grades for the first quarter are P’s and APs. 🙂 Their school is still using the old rating for character though which is from letter A to D.
Gee says
October 11, 2012 at 10:52 pmThis is new challenge then. Adding new books is good but also a challenge as well, goodluck, u can do it 😉
kulasa says
October 11, 2012 at 11:10 pmmy first-born is in second year HS while my younger son is in the 5th grade…they’re still using the old grading system in their respective schools…I hope the implementation of the new system of teaching and grading will eventually be successful 🙂 blessed day to you 🙂 thank you for sharing your thoughts, this reminded me to ask my kiddo’s teachers about any upcoming changes in their grading system the next time I get their report cards 🙂
louiseinthehouse says
October 11, 2012 at 11:10 pmMy son is part of the K12 first batch, Grade 7. I can say it is something we need some adjusting too, but so far, no complaints from a mother here.
Anna
Nova says
October 11, 2012 at 11:35 pmi love the to hear when kids do excel in their classes.
Algene says
October 11, 2012 at 11:45 pmTo be honest, I know little things about the K-12 system. Thanks for sharing this!
Lermz Pascoe says
October 12, 2012 at 12:18 amI don’t have first grader, but i have 5th grader..their grading system is different I think because the A+ is 92-100..not 90..so lucky are those with K12 grading system because they could get A if the grade is only 90.. but I guess the lessons are harder..I don’t know.. I’m glad I’m no longer a teacher or else I have to adjust again and change the formula on how to rate the grade, that’s a pain in the you know what.. It’s been a long ago since the last time I calculated the grades 🙂
emely vercide says
October 12, 2012 at 12:50 amAs a parent, the first thing that came into my mind about this new curriculum is the additional expenses. But if they say it’s for our children’s own good, then will support it with all my heart.
papaleng says
October 12, 2012 at 12:54 amI’ve heard about this new K-12 grading system from my former peers. Ang usual remarks daw ng mga parents. “Nakakalito”. how much more for the young graders? Ah, period of adjustments for parents/teachers/students.
Dhemz says
October 12, 2012 at 5:59 amI don’t like the new system…it’s more becoming like Americanize.
Mommy Pehpot says
October 12, 2012 at 7:10 amI think that’s the main point of it.. they want it to be globally compatible
Lainy says
October 12, 2012 at 8:15 amI find it a total contradiction that they’d want the younger generation to be globally competitive but they’ve overhauled the educational system with the use of the native tongue. Oh well. I’ll answer my own bewilderment. Everything begins in our own language. I can only hope the new system will work effectively for the grade-schoolers.
Anne's Sweet Life says
October 12, 2012 at 8:20 amI am also confused with this K12, I even asked my daughter’s teacher if she can still graduate this year for grade 6 good thing she said otherwise I have to buy another set of uniforms for my eldest because she a little bit outgrown her uniform already.
Mommy Pehpot says
October 21, 2012 at 12:52 amyes Mommy.. may graduation pa din ang grade 6.. nagdagdag sila ng another two years sa high school 🙂
betchai says
October 12, 2012 at 9:53 ami think it is only the letter grade that is changed since their is still a scale that is followed and usually parents can still access the % grade if they ask for it.
Mommy Pehpot says
October 21, 2012 at 12:51 amyup parang ganun na nga 🙂
Marie says
October 12, 2012 at 2:25 pmThe school where my little sis go (she’s in grade one) still uses the old grading system.
i think the new one’s a bit confusing for me! 😀
Mommy Pehpot says
October 21, 2012 at 12:48 ammejo confusing nga, specially na wala pang libro sa mga ibang subjects..
emzkie says
October 12, 2012 at 11:54 pmgeez! why did they change that? its like that here in US. and its very hard for parents specially me because i dont know exactly the standing of my kid. sometimes they just put Star and if there is incorrect answer they will just put minus. i dont like it at all.
Arnel says
March 8, 2013 at 3:14 pmwhat will be the letter to be used if the grade is 89.50? would it be A for advanced or P fro proficient?
Mommy Pehpot says
March 11, 2013 at 9:31 amI think it’s a P still but I will ask my son’s teacher on that 🙂