ASSESSMENT AND PROMOTION CRITERIA

PHASE-2 (Grade 1 to 5)

In Primary, we foster the development of each student’s linguistic, cognitive, personal, reasoning, problem-solving, social, emotional, physical, inquiry, creative, and imaginative skills. Our curriculum is child-centered, activity-based, experiential, and art-integrated. We create a safe, joyful, and intellectually stimulating learning environment, offering ample opportunities for children to become active, independent learners who take ownership of their learning journey.

Assessments in the Primary track monitor students’ knowledge, understanding, application, and higher-order thinking (HOT) skills. They are conducted periodically throughout the school year, with results shared with parents.

List of subjects:
English, Mathematics, Science, Social studies, MSCS, Arabic, Islamic Education/Skills for life, Second language – Hindi/Malayalam/French/Tamil, ICT, Health & Physical Education, Art/Dance/Music and Library.

Assessment – Grade 1 to 2

Term	Type of Assessment	Maximum Marks	Weightage in Total	Time Schedule
Term 1	Periodic Test 1	10	Term 1 and Term 2 (Weightage will be calculated as per our Assessment policy)	May 2025
	Subject Enrichment Activity	10		October 2025
	Portfolio	10
	Skill Based Assessment	10
	Periodic Test 2	10
Term 2	Periodic Test 2	10		January 2026
	Subject Enrichment Activity	10		February/March 2026
	Portfolio	10
	Skill Based Assessment	10
	Periodic Test 2	10

P.S: Students must not be absent for two consecutive examinations of the same subject within a term (e.g., PT1 and PT2). Such student(s) will be marked absent

Assessment – Grade 3 to 5

Assessment Structure

*ASSET-style questions will be incorporated into all term exams. The ASSET examination in English, Mathematics, and Science will serve as Periodic Test 2 (January 2026) for Grades 3 to 5. PT2 will be conducted only for other subjects, including Second Language, Social Studies, MSCS, Arabic, Islamic Studies/Skills for life.

Term	Type of Assessment	Maximum Marks	Weightage in Total	Time Schedule
Term 1	Periodic Test 1	20	Term 1 and Term 2 (Weightage will be calculated as per our Assessment policy)	May 2025
	Subject Enrichment Activity	5		October 2025
	Portfolio	5
	Skill Based Assessment	10
	Periodic Test 2	40
Term 2	Periodic Test 2	20		January 2026
	Subject Enrichment Activity	5		February/March 2026
	Portfolio	5
	Skill Based Assessment	10
	Periodic Test 2	60

P.S: Students must not be absent for two consecutive examinations of the
same subject withina term (e.g., PT1 and PT2 Such student(s) will be
marked absent.

The minimum passing mark is set at 50% for Islamic Education and Arabic, 40% for MSCS, and 33% for all other subjects.

Scholastic Area


Other subjects
Grade	Percentage
A1	91-100
A2	81-90
B1	71-80
B2	61-70
C1	51-60
C2	41-50
D	33-40
E	32 and below

Islamic Education/Arabic

Islamic Education/Arabic
Grade	Percentage
A1	91-100
A2	81-90
B1	71-80
B2	61-70
C	55-60
D	50-54
E	Below 50

MSCS

MSCS
Grade	Percentage
A1	91-100
A2	81-90
B1	71-80
B2	61-70
C	51-60
D	40-50
E	Below 40

Co-Scholastic Activities

Grade	Points	Description
A	3	Outstanding
B	2	Very good
C	1	Fair

Grading System

Co-Scholastic areas and discipline will be graded on a 3-point scale which will be reflected in the report card.

Co-Scholastic activities: For the holistic development of the student, co-curricular activities in the following areas will be graded term-wise on a 3-point grading scale. Regularity, participation and collaboration will be generic criteria for grading in ICT, Music, Art, Dance, and Physical Education.
Discipline: The students will be graded for discipline (e.g., behavior, values, turnout, respect for people and rules, attitude, etc.). Grading will be done term-wise on a 3-point grading scale.

Co-Scholastic Areas and Discipline

Co-Scholastic areas and discipline will be graded on a 3-point scale which will be reflected in the report card.

Co-Scholastic Activities

For the holistic development of the student, co-curricular activities in the following areas will be graded term-wise on a 3-point grading scale. Regularity, participation, and collaboration will be the generic criteria for grading in:

ICT
Music
Art
Dance
Physical Education

Discipline

Students will be graded for discipline (e.g., behavior, values, turnout, respect for people and rules, attitude, etc.). Grading will be done term-wise on a 3-point grading scale.

Scholastic Area

Scholastic Area
Other subjects
Grade	Percentage
A1	91-100
A2	81-90
B1	71-80
B2	61-70
C1	51-60
C2	41-50
D	33-40
E	32 and below

Islamic Education/Arabic

Islamic Education/Arabic
Grade	Percentage
A1	91-100
A2	81-90
B1	71-80
B2	61-70
C	55-60
D	50-54
E	Below 50

MSCS

MSCS
Grade	Percentage
A1	91-100
A2	81-90
B1	71-80
B2	61-70
C	51-60
D	40-50
E	Below 40

Co-Scholastic Activities

Co-Scholastic Activities
Grade	Points	Description
A	3	Outstanding
B	2	Very good
C	1	Fair

PHASE-3 (Grade 6 & 7)

In Middle School, students are nurtured as reflective learners and critical thinkers. The focus is on fostering visual creativity, enterprise, developing effective study habits, and gaining in-depth conceptual knowledge. The curriculum is research-driven, encouraging teamwork through discussions, projects, and research. Aligned with the CBSE framework, it supports the moral, cultural, social, physical, and emotional development of students, preparing them for the responsibilities and experiences of the next phase of their education.

The curriculum also includes activities like creative writing, elocution, quizzes, painting, and workshops conducted by guest speakers. Skill courses for Grades 6 to 7 include Financial Literacy, Design Thinking and Innovation, and Tourism, as approved by CBSE. List of subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Social studies, MSCS, Arabic, Islamic Education/Skills for life, Second language – Hindi/ Malayalam/French/Tamil, ICT, Health & Physical Education, Art/Dance/ Music and Library.

Assessment – Grade 6 & 7

Assessment Structure

*ASSET-style questions will be incorporated into all term exams. The ASSET examination in English, Mathematics, and Science will serve as Periodic Test 2 (January 2026) for Grade 6 & 7. PT2 will be conducted only for other subjects, including Second Language, Social Studies, MSCS, Arabic and Islamic Studies/Skills for life. The assessment structure and examination for classes 6 & 7 comprises two terms i.e., Term 1 and 2 as explained below:

Term	Type of Assessment	Maximum Marks	Weightage in Total	Time Schedule
Term 1	Periodic Test 1	20	Term 1 and Term 2 (Weightage will be calculated as per our Assessment policy)	June 2025
	Subject Enrichment Activity	5		October 2025
	Portfolio	5
	Skill Based Assessment	10
	Periodic Test 2	80
Term 2	Periodic Test 2	25		January 2026
	Subject Enrichment Activity	5		February/March 2026
	Portfolio	5
	Continuous Assessment	10
	Annual Examination	800

** The assessment schedule is subject to change. P.S: Students must not be absent for two consecutive examinations of the same subject within a term (e.g., PT 1 and Half yearly examination). Such student(s) will be marked absent.

Subject Enrichment Activities

For Languages: Speaking and listening skills
For Mathematics: Math lab activities as prescribed
For Science: Practical work/ Activities as prescribed
For Social studies: Map work as prescribed

Scholastic Area

Scholastic Area
Other subjects
Grade	Percentage
A1	91-100
A2	81-90
B1	71-80
B2	61-70
C1	55-60
C2	50-54
D	33-40
E	32 and below

Co-Scholastic Activities

Co-Scholastic Activities
Grade	Points	Description
A	3	Outstanding
B	2	Very good
C	1	Fair

Grade 3

Criteria for Proficiency Award:
Students must secure an overall result of A1 grade in all the subjects including Information Technology.

Criteria for Commendation Certificates:
Students must secure a minimum of A1 and A2 grades in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, MSCS, Second Language, and Arabic.

Criteria for Subject Toppers:
Students must secure the highest marks.

Grade 4 - 7

Criteria for Proficiency Award:
Students must secure an overall result of A1 grade in all the subjects including Information Technology.

Criteria for Commendation Certificates:
Students must secure a minimum of A1 and A2 grades in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, MSCS, Second Language, and Arabic.

Criteria for Subject Toppers:
Students must secure the highest marks.

Criteria for DS scholar badge:
The criteria for the Scholar badge is as follows:

Achiever-Silver Badge:
Students must secure A1 in any 4 core subjects and A2 in all other subjects.

High Achiever-Gold Badge:
Students must secure A1 in any 5 core subjects and A2 in all other subjects

Outstanding Achiever: Plaque:
Students must receive a gold badge for terms 1 and 2.

*Note:
Students whose results are calculated on a prorated basis and have received approved leave will not be eligible for any of the above certifications

EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT

The assessment procedure at Dewvale School is strongly linked to the
curriculum expectations and the UAE National Agenda Parameter.
Assessments to monitor our progress towards the NAP are included in
the tabular column.

Sr. No.	ASSESSMENT	Grades
1	Cognitive Assessment CAT4	Grade 3- 7
2	ASSET-English, Math and Science	Grade 3- 7
3	Reading Assessment	Grade 1-7
4	Arabic Benchmark Assessment	Grade 3- 7
5	International Benchmark Assessments (PIRLS, TIMSS, PISA)	As applicable(as per NAP requirements)

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AWARDS

Grade 1- 2