How to set up Decision Guidelines

How to set up Decision Guidelines

Decision Guidelines specify the exact calculation method the system must use to determine promotion results for each grade. This includes term results, year marks, and promotion marks. For the FET phase (Grade 10–12), this is required for calculating promotion marks correctly.

My School > System > Curriculum > Decision Guidelines

How do I set up Decision Guidelines?

  1. Select the grade and curriculum type.
  2. Configure the weights for each term and the year mark.
  3. Set the promotion mark calculation method.
  4. Click Save.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if Decision Guidelines are not configured? The system cannot calculate promotion marks and year-end report cards may be incorrect or incomplete.

Do I need to update Decision Guidelines every year? Only if the weighting or calculation method changes. Otherwise the same settings carry over.

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