1. This Office would like to inform the field about the adoption of the newly issued “Interim Guidelines for Assessment and Grading in Light of the Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan as per DepEd Order No.031 s. 2020.
2. This policy is grounded on the following principles.
a. Assessment should be holistic and authentic in capturing the attainment of the most essential learning competencies;
b. Assessment is integral for understanding student learning and development;
c. A variety of assessment strategies is necessary, with formative assessment taking priority to inform teaching and promote growth and mastery;
d. Assessment and feedback should be a shared responsibility among teachers, learners, and their families; and
e. Assessment and grading should have a positive impact on learning.
3. For more information and clarification about the interim guidelines, attached is DepEd Order no.31 s.2020.
4. Immediate dissemination and strict compliance to this DepEd Order are desired.
