Schoolcijfers

Schoolcijfers are numeric marks or grades assigned by teachers to indicate a student’s performance in a subject, assignment, or test. They are recorded in school records and used to track progress over time. On a report card, schoolcijfers provide a summary of how well a student is meeting the learning objectives and can influence decisions about promotion, exam eligibility, or placement in certain study tracks. They are usually considered separate from attendance and behavior notes, though all such information may appear together in an overview of a student’s performance.

The scale and meaning of schoolcijfers vary by country and school. Some systems use a numeric range, such as 1 to 10, where higher numbers denote better performance and a specific threshold marks passing. Others use letter grades or a combination of letters and numbers, and some assign grade point averages. Classroom assessment typically combines tests, assignments, projects, participation, and practical work; the resulting performance feeds into the schoolcijfer for each subject.

Use and implications of schoolcijfers differ by educational level. In primary education, results often influence progression to the next grade. In secondary education, they contribute to the overall average, affect eligibility for exams, and can influence subject choices, honors, or scholarships. Schools commonly communicate results through periodic reports and online portals to students and guardians.

Privacy and access are important considerations. Schoolcijfers are personal data protected by privacy regulations. Access is usually restricted to the student, parents or guardians, and authorized school staff. Sharing with third parties typically requires consent or a legitimate need, and data retention policies govern how long records are kept.