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What does an 'NC' grade represent?
What does an 'NC' grade represent?
When are grade reports provided to parents or guardians?
When are grade reports provided to parents or guardians?
What is the time frame for a student to take a special exam after the scheduled examination?
What is the time frame for a student to take a special exam after the scheduled examination?
What are quizzes primarily used for?
What are quizzes primarily used for?
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Which type of examination is conducted only twice in a summer session?
Which type of examination is conducted only twice in a summer session?
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How are the components of the grading system determined?
How are the components of the grading system determined?
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What is required for a student to be eligible for a special exam?
What is required for a student to be eligible for a special exam?
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What types of assessments are included in 'participation' for grading?
What types of assessments are included in 'participation' for grading?
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What characterizes a part-time or irregular student?
What characterizes a part-time or irregular student?
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What is required for a student from the College of Education to remain enrolled after their second year?
What is required for a student from the College of Education to remain enrolled after their second year?
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What is the minimum average grade required for a student in the BSCS program to avoid being advised to shift programs?
What is the minimum average grade required for a student in the BSCS program to avoid being advised to shift programs?
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Which of the following best describes a working student/employee?
Which of the following best describes a working student/employee?
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What does the selective retention policy most likely aim to achieve?
What does the selective retention policy most likely aim to achieve?
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To qualify for graduation, a student must obtain what percentage of total course units in MDC?
To qualify for graduation, a student must obtain what percentage of total course units in MDC?
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What is the average rating required for a student to graduate with highest distinction?
What is the average rating required for a student to graduate with highest distinction?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding retention criteria for entering freshmen?
Which of the following statements is true regarding retention criteria for entering freshmen?
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What is the evaluation process for students at the College of Accountancy, Business, and Management?
What is the evaluation process for students at the College of Accountancy, Business, and Management?
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Which of the following conditions disqualifies a student from graduating with honors?
Which of the following conditions disqualifies a student from graduating with honors?
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What percentage of the ranking of honors is based on major subjects?
What percentage of the ranking of honors is based on major subjects?
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What is the minimum average rating to graduate with distinction?
What is the minimum average rating to graduate with distinction?
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What is the average rating requirement for graduating with high distinction?
What is the average rating requirement for graduating with high distinction?
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Which criteria must a student meet to be submitted for honors consideration?
Which criteria must a student meet to be submitted for honors consideration?
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What is the maximum grade allowed in any subject while graduating with high distinction?
What is the maximum grade allowed in any subject while graduating with high distinction?
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Which of the following grades would allow a student to graduate with honors?
Which of the following grades would allow a student to graduate with honors?
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What is the lowest grade a student can have to achieve Summa Cum Laude honors?
What is the lowest grade a student can have to achieve Summa Cum Laude honors?
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What is the grade equivalent of 85 in the MDC grading system?
What is the grade equivalent of 85 in the MDC grading system?
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Which grade level is equivalent to a score of 90?
Which grade level is equivalent to a score of 90?
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What score represents a passing grade in the MDC system?
What score represents a passing grade in the MDC system?
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What is the retention grade for BSMA professional subjects?
What is the retention grade for BSMA professional subjects?
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Which of these scores corresponds to a grade of 2.3?
Which of these scores corresponds to a grade of 2.3?
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What is the maximum grade point average to be eligible for Magna Cum Laude honors?
What is the maximum grade point average to be eligible for Magna Cum Laude honors?
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What grade is given for a score of 81 in the MDC grading system?
What grade is given for a score of 81 in the MDC grading system?
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What initiates the marking of one absence due to tardiness?
What initiates the marking of one absence due to tardiness?
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What must be included when a student has a medical-related absence?
What must be included when a student has a medical-related absence?
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What is the outcome of accumulating three unexcused absences?
What is the outcome of accumulating three unexcused absences?
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What must a student obtain to participate in seminars or sports competitions?
What must a student obtain to participate in seminars or sports competitions?
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What happens after ten hours of unexcused absences?
What happens after ten hours of unexcused absences?
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What is required if a student has two absences with valid reasons?
What is required if a student has two absences with valid reasons?
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If a student experiences problems that cannot be handled by the adviser, what is the next step?
If a student experiences problems that cannot be handled by the adviser, what is the next step?
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How are parents notified of a student's ten hours of unexcused absences?
How are parents notified of a student's ten hours of unexcused absences?
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Study Notes
Graduation Honors
- To graduate with honors, students must pass all subjects and meet the average requirements.
- Students must also receive a final grade no lower than 1.9 in all subjects.
- With Highest Distinction: Students must have a final average of 1.0 or above and no grade lower than 1.2.
- With High Distinction: Students must have a final average below 1.1 but not lower than 1.2, and no grade lower than 1.3.
- With Distinction: Students must have a final average below 1.2 but not lower than 1.3, and no grade lower than 1.4.
Scholastic Honors Ranking
- The ranking process considers both major and minor subjects.
- Major subjects contribute 70% to the ranking.
- Minor subjects contribute 30%.
Student Classification
- Full-time students are enrolled in 15 or more units.
- Part-time students are enrolled in 6 units or less.
- Working students combine studies with employment to receive free tuition fees.
Retention and Residency Policy
- The college applies selective retention for incoming freshmen.
- Each college has unique requirements for admission.
- Students must maintain a general average grade of 2.3 in professional education and specialized subjects to be retained in the College of Education (COE) from their second year onward.
- Students must obtain an overall average grade of 2.5 in all major courses to remain in the College of Arts, Sciences, & Technology (CAST), particularly in the BSCS program. Students failing to meet this requirement will be advised to switch to another program. This policy applies from the student's second year onwards.
- Students need to pass 30% of the total course units at Mater Dei College (MDC) to qualify for graduation.
Examination, Grade Reports, & Grading System
- Students who do not complete the final exam in a subject may receive a final grade without earning credits, like "NC" for "No Credit" or "NG" for "No Grade," if their performance is considered unsatisfactory enough to merit a final passing grade despite their absence.
- Grade reports are distributed to parents and guardians after midterm and final exams during Parents, Guardian and Teacher Association (PGTA) meetings.
- Special exams for periodic examinations can only be given to students with excused absences and must be taken within five working days after the scheduled exam. There is a 50 peso fee for these special exams.
- The grading system includes:
- Quizzes: Short examinations for daily preparation and assessment of past lesson understanding.
- Major Examinations: Long examinations held four times per semester (preliminary, midterm, semifinal, and final) and twice in summer (midterm and final exams).
- Participation: Other requirements may include projects, term papers, reading reports, experiments, and class participation (recitations, homework, seatwork, themes, class reports, laboratory reports, etc.). Faculty members have the authority to assign percentages or weights for each component in the grading system.
MDC Scale
| Grade | Score | Grade | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 100 | 2.1 | 84 |
| 1.1 | 99 | 2.2 | 83 |
| 1.2 | 98 | 2.3 | 82 |
| 1.3 | 97 | 2.4 | 81 |
| 1.4 | 96 | 2.5 | 80 |
| 1.5 | 95 | 2.6 | 79 |
| 1.6 | 93-94 | 2.7 | 78 |
| 1.7 | 91-92 | 2.8 | 77 |
| 1.8 | 89-90 | 2.9 | 76 |
| 1.9 | 87-88 | 3.0 | 75 |
| 2.0 | 85-86 | 5.0 | Failed |
- Passing grade: 75% = 3.0
- Retention grade: BSA professional subjects - 2.0; BSMA professional subjects - 2.6
Conferring of Degrees and Awarding of Honors
- Bachelor's Degree:
| Distinction | General Average | Lowest Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Summa Cum Laude | 1.0 but not lower than 1.1 | 1.5 |
| Magna Cum Laude | Lower than 1.1 but not lower than 1.3 | 1.7 |
| Cum Laude | Lower than 1.3 but not lower than 1.5 | 1.9 |
- ROTC and PE are exempted when determining honors.
- Tuition for tutorial classes can be arranged between the student and teacher with approval from the Academic Officer.
Absences and Tardiness
- Tardiness: Marked as an absence after three instances of tardiness.
- One Absence: Notification to the adviser and subject teacher, a signed excuse letter from the parents/guardians, and a medical certificate if applicable.
- Two Absences: Obtain a readmission form from the department head, counseling from the adviser, and an excuse letter attached if applicable. The adviser will refer students with unmanageable issues to the guidance counselor.
- Three Unexcused Absences: Referral to the guidance office for counseling, readmission form.
- Ten Unexcused Absences (successive or not): Dropping the student from the course. The parents will also be notified.
- Students attending seminars, sports competitions: Must have a written permit from the Office of Student Activities and Development (OSAD), noted by the department head and Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA). They will be given a special examination but not the same test, or they will be required to complete a specific activity.
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This quiz covers the requirements for graduating with honors, including the distinctions based on final averages and grade requirements. It also details the ranking process for scholastic honors and student classifications based on enrollment status. Discover the criteria that define academic excellence and student categories.
