What is the grading format in the Ugandan new curriculum?

In the Ugandan new curriculum, the grading format is as follows:

- Grades are given on a scale of 1 to 9, with 1 being the lowest and 9 being the highest.
- A grade of 1 is considered a fail, while grades 2 to 9 are considered passing grades.
- Grades are based on a combination of continuous assessment throughout the school year and a final examination at the end of the year.
- The final grade is calculated based on the student's performance in both the continuous assessment and the final examination.
- The grading system is designed to provide a more comprehensive assessment of students' knowledge and skills, rather than relying solely on exam results.

For Primary Education (P1-P7):

- Division 1: 80% and above
- Division 2: 65% - 79%
- Division 3: 50% - 64%
- Division 4: Below 50%

For Secondary Education (S1-S6):

- Lower Secondary (S1-S4):
- Division 1: 80% and above
- Division 2: 65% - 79%
- Division 3: 50% - 64%
- Division 4: Below 50%
- Upper Secondary (S5-S6):
- Division 1: 75% and above
- Division 2: 65% - 74%
- Division 3: 50% - 64%
- Division 4: Below 50%

Additional Grading Criteria:

- Excellence: Students who score 90% and above in a subject or overall are awarded an "A+" grade.
- Assessment Tasks: Students are assessed through a combination of formative (continuous) and summative (end-of-term) assessments.
- National Exams: Students complete national exams (Primary Leaving Examination and Uganda Certificate of Education) at the end of primary and secondary education, respectively.
- Weighted Average: For S4 and S6, a weighted average is calculated based on the subject and skill coefficients assigned by the Uganda National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC).