Introduction
The Department of Education (DOE) has made a public announcement during the Online Launching of Exam Results in December 2022, that it will publish the PNG School’s Examinations League Table.
The DoE’s Measurement Services Division has produced League Tables for stakeholder awareness, classifying all schools to under A (excellent), B (very good), C (good), D (satisfactory) or E (Not satisfactory) Grades. Since this intervention is the first time ever for the PNG Education Department, we need to explain what is a Leagues Table and what are the reasons for publishing the PNG Examinations Leagues Table.
Definition and Purpose of the Examination Leagues Table What is an Examination Leagues Table? An examination leagues table is a ranking system that compares the academic performance of schools based on the results of standardized tests and examinations. These tables typically list schools in order of their scores, with the highest-scoring schools at the top and the lowest-scoring schools at the bottom.
What are the reasons for publishing the results?
Publishing examination leagues tables is important for several reasons. Firstly, it provides valuable information to parents and students who are choosing a school. By comparing the rankings of different schools, parents and students can make an informed decision about where to enroll.
Secondly, publishing leagues tables can help schools to identify areas for improvement. If a school is ranked lower than its peers, it may signal that changes need to be made to improve academic performance. These changes could include investing in better resources, hiring more qualified teachers, or implementing new teaching strategies.
Thirdly, publishing leagues tables can help provinces and education officials to monitor the performance of schools and identify trends in academic achievement. This information can be used to allocate resources and support schools that are struggling.
Finally, publishing leagues tables promotes transparency and accountability in the education system. By making this information publicly available, schools and education officials are held accountable for their academic performance and are motivated to strive for excellence.
In summary, examination leagues tables are important for schools, parents, provinces, and everyone who has an interest in education. They provide valuable information for decision-making, help schools to identify areas for improvement, allow for monitoring of academic achievement, and promote transparency and accountability in the education system.
Explanation of the ranking and classification of each Examinations Results Grade 12: Grade 12 schools are placed using the distribution where A (90-100), B (80-89), C (70-79), D (60-69) and E (0-59). An MRI of 75 is the middle value for Grade 12 Schools, as an approximate 75% are awarded A, B or C Grades.
Grade 10: Grades 10 has the Mean Rating Index by school listed and a School Grade Distribution Table of A (85-100), B (70-89), C (55-69), D (40-54) and E (0-39) applied to help scale schools of their block placements among the schools in PNG. An MRI of 50 is the middle value for Grade 10 schools.
Grade 8: As we have about 3,200 Primary Schools in PNG, they are classified for convenience, by their Districts and the following Grade Distribution applied; A (81-above), B (71-80), C (61-70), D (51-60) and E (0-50). An average of 75 is taken as the middle point, given the maximum mark and population.
Grade 10 Examination Results and School Ranking and Grades - 2022
