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• An Effort Grade is awarded in each subject based on the descriptor. This
focuses on the qualitative inputs which include the level of engagement and
work habits displayed by the student in the subject.

• The Final Grade comprises of 60% weightage of the exam grade and 40%
weightage of the assessment grade.
However, for ICSE Classes (VIII-X) a weightage of 80%/20% for exams and assessments
is taken for the final grade.

The achievement grading scales for students in Classes VIII-XII are aligned with the
scales of the examination boards followed at DAIS.

Students in the ICSE programme (Classes VIII-X) receive marks as percentages.
Students in the IGCSE programme (Classes VIII-X) are graded on a scale of A* - U, with
A* being the highest.

Students in the MYP (Class VI-VII) and IBDP (Classes XI-XII) are awarded grades of 7 - 1,
with 7 being the highest.

Reporting on Approaches to Learning

• Classes VI to XII except ICSE: Through Approaches to Learning students
develop general and disciplinary-specific skills that have relevance across the
curriculum and that help them learn how to learn. These skills set the
foundations for lifelong learning. Subject Teachers and students report on
specific skills that were explicitly developed and practised in the term.

• In the Primary classes Approaches to Learning skills are mapped to and
reported on each unit as well as in the term report.
• Effort grade reflect the student's industrious nature and diligence with
respect to homework, projects and class participation. These include IB
affective skills (perseverance, persistence, resilience and self-motivation),
organizational skills (preparedness, time management, punctuality) and
collaboration skills (teamwork, contributions). Effort grades are given
subject-wise at the end of the term based upon the level of consistency of
performance by a student.

Students receive a progress report at the end of each term which consists of a
final grade, effort grade, ATL progression and subject comments by each
teacher. Students also reflect on their performance. Parents are encouraged
to reflect and review each progress report with their child and may reach out
to the respective offices if needed.
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