Guide
Grading, remarking, issuing the report card
The short answer
An assessment is entered on one of four scales, mixable from one subject to the next. Each level translates into a remark families can read, and the report card is composed from the grades already entered.
The four grading scales
Mixable from one subject to the next, to fit your habits.
- Out of 20 — The classic 20-point scale, easy for every student and their family to read.
- Out of 10 — Ideal for short tests and quick in-session assessments.
- Letter scale — From A to E when you prefer a letter grade over a number.
- Rating — The eight levels “Excellent → Very weak” for assessment without a number.
The remark scale, level by level
Beyond the number, what the family reads on the report card.
| Remark | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Excellent | Full mastery, exceeds expectations |
| Very good | Solid, consistent achievement |
| Good | Skill well established |
| Fairly good | Achieved, with a few weak spots |
| Satisfactory | Expected level just reached |
| Average | Still being acquired |
| Weak | Concepts to consolidate |
| Very weak | Remediation needed |
Frequently asked questions
Grading, remarking, issuing the report card
Can you grade by skill and not only by subject?
Yes. Each subject breaks down into skills and sub-skills, and the grade is entered at sub-skill level. This gives you precise tracking of what has been learned, whereas a simple subject grade hides a student’s strengths and weaknesses.
How are averages calculated?
Averages are weighted: each sub-skill and each subject carries a coefficient, and Nezam automatically calculates the average per term. You have no formula to maintain and none of the entry errors of a spreadsheet.
Do families see the grades and report cards?
Yes. Parents and students view grades, averages and PDF report cards in real time from the bilingual English/Arabic mobile app. Sharing results no longer means sending emails one by one.