Achievement Band And Grading System
Find out how pupils in Primary 1 to 6 are assessed, including mark ranges for each achievement band and grade across standard, foundation, and Higher Mother Tongue levels.
General Descriptions of Attainment Levels for Primary 1 and Primary 2 Learning Outcomes
General attainment level descriptors for Primary 1 and Primary 2
Beginning | Developing | Competent |
|---|---|---|
Shows misconceptions or faces challenges in understanding of the concept. Able to demonstrate understanding of the concept with much guidance. Able to apply the concept at least once. | Shows basic understanding of the concept. Able to demonstrate understanding of the concept with some guidance. Able to apply the concept of frequently. | Shows a complete and accurate understanding of the concept. Able to demonstrate understanding of the concept independently. Able to apply the concept consistently. |
Achievement Bands for Primary 3 and Primary 4
Achievement bands and mark ranges for Primary 3 and Primary 4
Achievement Level | Mark Range |
|---|---|
1 | 85 - 100 |
2 | 70 - 84 |
3 | 50 - 69 |
4 | Below 50 |
Achievement Levels for Primary 5 and Primary 6 (Standard Level)
Achievement levels and mark ranges for Primary 5 and Primary 6 Standard Level
Achievement Level | Mark Range |
|---|---|
1 | ≥ 90 |
2 | 85 - 89 |
3 | 80 - 84 |
4 | 75 - 79 |
5 | 65 - 74 |
6 | 45 - 64 |
7 | 20 - 44 |
8 | < 20 |
Achievement Levels for Primary 5 and Primary 6 (Foundation Level)
Achievement levels and mark ranges for Primary 5 and Primary 6 Foundation Level
Achievement Level | Mark Range | Equivalent Standard Level AL |
|---|---|---|
A | 75 - 100 | 6 |
B | 30 - 74 | 7 |
C | < 30 | 8 |
Achievement Grades for Higher Mother Tongue Languages
Achievement grades and mark ranges for Higher Mother Tongue Languages
Grade | Mark Range |
|---|---|
Distinction | 80 and above |
Merit | 65 - 79 |
Pass | 50 - 64 |
Ungraded | Below 50 |