How to Compute Grades in DepEd (DepEd Order 8, s. 2015 Explained Step by Step)
Under DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015, quarterly grades come from three components — Written Works, Performance Tasks, and Quarterly Assessment — each converted to a percentage score, multiplied by its subject-specific weight, summed into an initial grade, then converted to the reported grade using the transmutation table.
The three components and their weights
Every subject's quarterly grade is built from Written Works (WW), Performance Tasks (PT), and Quarterly Assessment (QA). The weights differ by learning area and grade level — for example, languages weigh WW more heavily, while MAPEH and TLE emphasize PT. Always use the weight table in the order itself for your subject.
Step-by-step computation
- Get the total raw score for each component across the quarter.
- Convert to Percentage Score: (learner's total ÷ highest possible score) × 100.
- Apply the weight: Percentage Score × component weight = Weighted Score.
- Sum the three Weighted Scores to get the Initial Grade.
- Transmute the Initial Grade to the Quarterly Grade using the official transmutation table.
Mistakes that distort grades
- Averaging percentages per activity instead of using cumulative totals per component.
- Using the wrong weight set for the subject.
- Rounding at intermediate steps — round only where the guidelines say to.
- Formula errors in spreadsheets that silently skip rows — a structured e-class record template or an automated tool prevents this.
Final grades and remarks
The final grade per subject averages the four quarterly grades; promotion and retention rules then apply. Pair this with clean attendance records and a well-set-up class record and grade submission week becomes routine instead of a crisis.
Frequently asked questions
What is the passing grade in DepEd?
The minimum passing grade reported on the report card is 75, which corresponds to the lowest passing range in the transmutation table.
Are the component weights the same for all subjects?
No. Weights for Written Works, Performance Tasks, and Quarterly Assessment vary by learning area and grade level as specified in DepEd Order 8, s. 2015.
Can teachers add extra components?
No. Only the three prescribed components are used, though teachers choose the specific assessments within each component.