Academic Criteria allows you to set up certificate rules based on learners’ marks. Criteria formulas select learners according to their results, using Terms, Promotion marks, Merit marks or Year marks as configured in the Curriculum Formulas.

My School > System  >  Achievements > Databases:  Academic Criteria

• Prerequisite: Promotion mark, Merit mark and/or Year mark formulas must already be set up at My School > System  >  Curriculum > Year-End Formulas before using this function.

How do I add a new Academic Criteria rule?

1. Click Add new.

2. Rule Info: Enter the rule name in both Afrikaans and English.

3. Demographic Rules: Indicate the gender, ethnic groups and/or LSEN learners to whom the rule should apply.

4. Subject: Select the subjects applicable (e.g. exclude LO if not required).

5. Indicate whether subjects should be Consolidated (combined into one mark — e.g. to determine the top student in a grade) or Not Consolidated (achievements determined per subject).

6. Criteria: Set up the formula to calculate the list of achievers.

7. Optional Result: Use to display additional information on the certificate, such as the position in the grade.

For detailed criteria formula setup instructions, see the Academic Criteria: Criteria setup article.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Consolidated and Not Consolidated subjects?

Consolidated combines the selected subjects into a single mark to determine, for example, the top student in a grade. Not Consolidated calculates achievements separately per subject, useful for subject-specific certificates.