Sweden, the US, Canada, and New Zealand use an alphabetical order to grade students; Finland uses a scale of 4 to 10; Singapore grades based on the percentage of learning content completed.

Sweden

Since the 2011 school year, Sweden has implemented a new grading system in its secondary education system. A, B, C, D and E are passing grades and F is failing. B and D are considered alternative grades when a student does not achieve an A or C in all sections (even if they achieve the majority).

If a grade cannot be given for reasons such as truancy, a student will receive a dash instead of an F. When a student is at risk of receiving an F in a particular subject or course, the subject teacher will notify the student and their parents. When an F is awarded, the student will be given guidance on how to improve their performance.

America

In American elementary schools, students are evaluated by teachers throughout the school year. Reports are sent to parents at various intervals. Generally, students' test scores and individual assignment scores (along with the maximum possible score for each assignment) are recorded in the class grade. Final or end-of-year evaluations are given in the form of letter grades ranging from A to F (with E omitting E), with A being the best and F being a failing grade, or in the form of percentage grades.

Canada

The elementary school curriculum in Canada varies according to the organization and educational goals of each school and local community. Students must take tests to advance to the next grade. If they do not do well, they must repeat a year. Talented students may be allowed to skip a grade.

When attending public school, children will have their own “portfolio” and will be applied a continuous assessment system throughout their learning process from grade one. The grading system in Canada varies from province to province. For example, Saskatchewan uses A+, A, B, C and Fail, while Ontario uses A, B, C, D, R, F.

Grades depend on a variety of criteria, such as test results throughout the year, participation in class discussions, completion of homework, etc. Students receive report cards with grades for each subject at least twice a year (in some places up to six times a year).

Finland

In the early years of school, student assessment is limited to parent-teacher communication rather than grades. Grades start at different local levels. Typically, students receive report cards twice a year at the end of the fall and spring semesters. There are no placement tests.

Scores are given between 4 and 10. On individual tests, students can receive 1/2 (0.5 points) and + or - (0.25 points more/less). A score of 10+ can be awarded to students who have achieved perfect results with exceptional effort.

If you receive a 4 in a course at the end of the spring term, you will need to take a separate test at the end of the summer term to allow time to improve your knowledge of that course. If you receive multiple failing grades in courses, you may have to repeat the course even if you have taken remedial classes and received special support. In the rare case that a student must repeat the course, the decision will be made by teachers and principals after talking with the student and parents.

Singapore

Primary education in Singapore starts at age 7 and is divided into two levels: a four-year foundation level and a two-year orientation level. Primary schools in Singapore operate a “Performance Level” and “Overall Score” assessment system.

- Basic level: Level 1 from 85% or more; Level 2 from 70% to below 85%; Level 3 from 50% to below 70%; Level 4 below 50%.

- Orientation level: Score 1 from 85% and above; Score 2 from 70% to below 85%; Score 3 from 50% to below 70%; Score 4 from 30% to below 50% and score U below 30%.

Upon entering the orientation level, students are classified according to ability. They study subjects at different levels based on their scores in the corresponding subjects in Grade 4 of primary school.

New Zealand

In New Zealand, primary school aims to produce “confident, connected, engaged, inquisitive learners” with a solid foundation in reading, writing and mathematics. The curriculum focuses on eight subjects: English, the arts, health and physical education, languages, mathematics and statistics, science, social science, and technology. Reading, writing and mathematics skills are regularly assessed against the expectations set by the National Standards for each age group.

Students are assessed on a letter grade scale: A, B, C are passing grades and D, E, F, P are failing grades. Parents receive their child's results twice a year and have the opportunity to discuss their child's progress in regular meetings with teachers.

According to VNE