Official DepEd Policy DepEd Order No. 015, s. 2026
3-Term Calendar • Passing: 75% • SY 2026–2027 uses Adjusted Transmutation (Initial 70.00 = 75); SY 2027–2028 moves to Zero-Based • Honors: Academic Excellence Award (GA ≥ 90, No grade < 80).
General Average Calculator

Enter your final marks for each learning area to compute the composite General Average.

Weighted Grade Calculator

Enter each subject with its units/credit hours for weighted computation.

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Semester GPA Calculator
Final Grade & Component Calculator

Enter component scores with percentage weights to compute composite grade or project required score on remaining exam.

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Passing Grade Checker
Academic Standing & Honors Checker

Check eligibility for DepEd Academic Excellence Awards, Latin Honors, Dean's List, or academic standing status.

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General Average
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Scale Reference
GradePercentageEquivalent
1.0097–100%Excellent
1.2594–96%Superior
1.5091–93%Very Good
1.7588–90%Good (Dean's List Floor)
2.0085–87%Good
2.2582–84%Satisfactory
2.5079–81%Satisfactory
2.7576–78%Fair
3.0075%Passing (CHED Base)
4.0065–74%Conditional / Removal
5.00<65%Failed
INC—Incomplete
DepEd Order No. 015, s. 2026

Issued June 4, 2026. Effective SY 2026–2027 nationwide across public schools.

Grades 4–10 Assessment Weights:
  • Core Subjects: WW 20% | PT 50% | EX 30%
  • EPP/TLE & MAPEH: WW 20% | PT 60% | EX 20%
  • Examinations (EX): ST1 30% | ST2 30% | Term Exam 40%
Phased Elimination of Transmutation:
  • SY 2026–2027: Initial Grade 70.00–71.17 transmutes to 75.
  • SY 2027–2028: Pure Zero-Based grading (Initial = Term Grade directly).
Academic Excellence Award:
General Average ≥ 90.00 with no learning area final grade below 80.00. Alphabetical listing without strict ranking.
DepEd DO 8, s. 2015 (Legacy)

Historical 4-Quarter Basic Education Grading Guidelines (Repealed by DO 015, s. 2026).

Legacy Transmutation Rule:
Initial Grade 60.00–61.59 transmuted to passing report-card grade of 75. Absolute floor of 0.00–3.99 transmuted to 60.
Legacy Tiered Honors (DO 36, s. 2016):
  • With Highest Honors: 98–100
  • With High Honors: 95–97.99
  • With Honors: 90–94.99
Saved Locally
Welcome to the Teacher Gradebook Workspace

Create and manage your class records, assessment scores, and transmuted report-card grades locally. Supports full-time, part-time, substitute, and multiple section teachers.

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DepEd DO 15 Core
Science • San Jose National High School
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Local-First Educational Record: Student names and grades are stored strictly inside your browser's local memory on this device. Nothing is sent to remote servers.
Tip: Press Enter or ↓ to move down a column. Enter EX for Excused.
What-If Sandbox Active Scores you edit in this sandbox are temporary and will not modify saved class records until applied. 0 modified score(s)
Official Philippine Grading Systems & Assessment Reference Guide

Deep dive into DepEd Order No. 015, s. 2026, 3-term weights, transmutation phase-out, and university GWA policies.

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Academic Standards & Gradebook

Grade Calculator Philippines — Academic Computation & Teacher Gradebook Guide

The Grade Calculator Philippines is a comprehensive academic suite designed for elementary, high school, senior high (K–12), and college students, alongside full-time, part-time, substitute, and multi-school educators. Whether you need a General Average Calculator for DepEd basic education, a Weighted Grade Calculator for unit-based college subjects, a Semester GPA Calculator on the Philippine 1.00–5.00 collegiate scale, or a Required Exam Score Calculator to determine what mark you need to pass, this platform calculates exact scores with official and institutional standards.

For educators, the built-in Teacher Gradebook enables offline Class Record and Grade Computation, roster tracking, What-If simulation, Grade Distribution and Student Grade Summary analytics, and printable SF9-aligned progress slips—all executed privately in your local browser without transmitting sensitive learner data.

How to Use This Tool

  1. Select or Customize a Grading Profile: Choose an official preset such as DepEd Order No. 015, s. 2026 (3-term calendar for Grades 4–12), DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015 (legacy 4-quarter baseline), or the Philippine Collegiate 1.00–5.00 Scale (SUC/CHED-aligned). You can also duplicate any profile or create custom weights to match your specific school syllabus.
  2. Choose Quick Calculation Mode or Teacher Gradebook: Use General Average for simple arithmetic means, Weighted Grade for unit-bearing subjects, Semester GPA for collegiate quality points, Final Grade & Required Score for component projections, Passing Checker for cutoff evaluation, or open the Teacher Gradebook for comprehensive roster and score sheet management.
  3. Input Scores and Component Weights: Enter course marks, credit units, or assessment components. Use our Quick Component Weight Presets (such as DepEd Core 20/50/30, EPP/MAPEH 20/60/20, or Collegiate 25/25/25/25) to auto-populate syllabus weights.
  4. Calculate Required Exam Scores & What-If Scenarios: In Final Grade mode, determine the exact score needed on your remaining major exam to achieve a passing grade (75% or 3.00) or academic honors. In the Teacher Gradebook, test score adjustments in the isolated What-If Sandbox before committing changes.
  5. Analyze Grade Distribution & Print Official Summaries: Inspect class performance metrics, grade distribution bar charts, incomplete record audits, and generate printable Class Summary Sheets, Individual Student Slips, or Mathematical Computation Proofs.

Guidelines & Practical Notes

DepEd Order No. 015, s. 2026 Provisions

Signed on June 4, 2026, DO 015, s. 2026 governs the 3-term school calendar. Summative assessments in Grades 4–12 are structured into Written/Oral Works (WW 20%), Performance Tasks (PT 50%), and Term Examinations (EX 30%). In SY 2026–2027, an Adjusted Transmutation Table applies (Initial 70.00 = 75), transitioning to full zero-based grading in SY 2027–2028. Formative assessment governs Grades 1–3.

Institutional Autonomy in Higher Education

Under CHED CMO No. 40, s. 2008 and university charters, Philippine colleges and universities exercise academic freedom to establish their own grading policies. State universities (SUCs) commonly use the inverse 1.00 to 5.00 scale (1.00 highest, 3.00 minimum passing at 75%), whereas private HEIs may utilize 4.0 scales, letter grades, or custom transmutation cutoffs.

General Weighted Average (GWA) Formula

Collegiate GWA is calculated as: <code>Total Quality Points (Grade × Credit Units) ÷ Total Credit Units Attempted</code>. Non-academic or non-credit subjects (such as NSTP or audited classes) are excluded per institutional policy.

Required Exam Score Projection

To calculate the required exam score: <code>Required = (Target Grade - Accumulated Current Points) ÷ Remaining Component Weight</code>. If the required score exceeds 100%, the target grade is mathematically unattainable under current term marks.

Academic Excellence Award & Latin Honors

Under DepEd DO 015, s. 2026, a single Academic Excellence Award is granted to learners with a General Average ≥ 90.00 and no grade below 80.00 in any learning area. In universities, Latin Honors benchmarks typically require: Summa Cum Laude (GWA ≤ 1.20), Magna Cum Laude (GWA ≤ 1.45), and Cum Laude (GWA ≤ 1.75).

Frequently Asked Questions

DepEd Order No. 015, s. 2026 reorganizes basic education grading for the Three-Term School Calendar. Summative assessments in Grades 4–12 are categorized into Written/Oral Works (WW), Product/Performance Tasks (PT), and Term Examinations (EX). For SY 2026–2027, an Adjusted Transmutation Table applies (Initial Grade 70.00 = 75 passing). Starting SY 2027–2028, all grades will be zero-based direct percentages without transmutation. Grades 1–3 use purely formative assessment.

To calculate GWA, multiply each course grade by its course credit units to find the quality points. Sum all quality points, then divide by the total number of credit units enrolled for the semester or academic year. Non-credit subjects (such as NSTP or audited courses) are excluded per school policy.

Under the Final Grade calculator tab, enter your existing assessment marks (e.g., Prelims, Midterms) and their percentage weights. The calculator computes your accumulated points and shows the exact score you must achieve on your remaining final examination to reach your desired passing threshold (75% or 3.00) or target honors benchmark.

Yes. The Teacher Gradebook is designed for full-time, part-time, substitute, and adjunct instructors. You can create multiple classes across different institutions, each with its own subject, grading profile, period calendar, assessment categories, and student roster. Everything is saved safely in your browser with one-click JSON backup and restore.

Philippine higher education institutions (HEIs) operate with academic freedom under CHED regulations and institutional charters. Most State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) use an inverse 1.00–5.00 numerical scale where 1.00 is highest and 3.00 is passing (75%), while private universities may use 0.0–4.0 scales, letter grades, or custom transmutation curves. Always verify your course syllabus.

The What-If Sandbox allows teachers to safely experiment with potential assessment score changes or test curve adjustments without altering saved class records. You can evaluate the impact on class averages and passing rates, then either apply the scenario to the official record or discard it with one click.

Quick Specifications

Verified Presets
DepEd DO 15, s. 2026 (Core, EPP/MAPEH, SHS, Immersion), Legacy DO 8, s. 2015, SUC 1.00–5.00, US 4.0, Custom Syllabus
Assessment Weightings
DepEd Core (20/50/30), EPP/MAPEH (20/60/20), Work Immersion (20/80), Legacy Math/Sci (40/40/20), Collegiate (25/25/25/25)
Transmutation Engines
DepEd SY 2026–2027 Adjusted Table (Initial 70 = 75), DO 8 Legacy Table (Initial 60 = 75), Zero-Based Direct
Gradebook Capabilities
Unlimited Classes & Rosters, Multi-Period Grading, What-If Sandbox, Target Grade Planner, JSON Backups
Privacy Architecture
100% Client-Side In-Browser Storage (No Server Database Logging, No Mandatory Account)
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Usage Disclaimer

Grading policies and transmutation formulas vary significantly across Philippine schools, colleges, and universities. Users must select the appropriate preset or input their school's exact syllabus rules. Official report cards (Form 138 / SF9), transcripts of records (TOR), and graduation honors are officially certified by your school administration. This tool does not claim government endorsement or automatic synchronization with future policy revisions.

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