Introduction
The Departmet of Education issues DepEd Order no. 31 s. 2020 or the Interim Guidelines for
Assessment and Grading in light of the Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan. This will serve
as a guide for teachers on the assessment of student learning and on the grading system to be
adopted this school year 2020 – 2021. The said, issuance will be implemented both by public and
secondary schools nationwide.
In connection to this, Sinagaran, San Vicente and Estrella ES merged together at Cabraran ES
to strengthen and equip the teachers on the current trends and necessary things and skills they
need to know in assessing learner’s capabilities during the new normal set up in education.
Specifically, each session was anchored to attain the following objectives:
1. To fully understand the rationale of Deped rder 31 s. 2020
2. To know the Scope and foundational Synopsis of Deped order 31 s. 2020
3. To discuss the roles and responsibilities of teachers in giving assessment to their learners,
under the new normal set up in education
4. To show and demonstrate to the participant the proper way of computing the grades of their
learner.
Activities.
The School Roll out started at exactly 12:45 pm at Cabraran ES. To officially start the said event,
the usual opening program was done. These includes a Prayer, singing of National Anthem,
checking of attendance and an opening remarks gave by the SH of each school participated on
the session.
Ms. Rose M. Napire the emcee, of the meeting, introduced the speaker for each video, which will
be shown to the participants. Rationale, Foundational Synopsis, Policy and Guidelines of Deped
Order 31 s. 2020 were discussed by our ASDS Lauro Millano, Definition of terms was introduced
by the SH of San Vicente ES, Cristian P. Moral and The Scope and Assessment Principles were
discussed by the CID chief Ma’am Sancit.
After each video presentation, participants were encouraged to give their reactions and insights
about the presentation made by the speakers. Below are the common insights that the
participants gained during the school roll out of DepEd order 31 s. 2020.
Insights Gained:
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The issuance is a means to adapt to the implementation of alternative learning modalities
that help to ensure that learners achieve essential curricular goals
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The principle adhered to by DO 8 s 2015 still holds true assessment should be used to
inform and improve classroom practices as well as promote learning outcomes.
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Under distance learning and blended learning we should utilize alternative tools without
creating undue pressure on teachers, learners and their families.
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This issuance covers all public and secondary schools nationwide.
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Schools must adopt assessment and grading practices that can most meaningfully support
student development and respond to varied context at this time
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Parents must communicate with the teacher on updates on their child’s situation progress
and challenges encountered.
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Parents should guide their children in accomplishing the assessment and monitoring tools
designed by the teacher.
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Teachers need to be creative and flexible in assessing student learning, while still
adhering to the principles of quality assessment practice. They should prioritize the health
and safety of their learners.
It is Indeed that DepEd mission and vision continues as we go along with various ways to
shape up our future leaders despite the pandemic that we are with. We really need an awful
determination, dedication, self-discipline, and efforts to surpass this battle cry. Alone, reaching
our goals would be impossible, but together, we can make it happen.