rapportcijfer

Rapportcijfer is a Dutch term used to describe the grade shown on a student’s report card for a given subject and period. It represents an overall assessment of the pupil's performance during a term or semester and is usually expressed as a numeric score on a 1–10 scale, with higher numbers indicating better achievement. In many schools, the rapportcijfer is calculated from several assessment components such as tests, assignments, and participation, and may be rounded to the nearest half or whole number according to school policy.

Depending on the educational level and country, the rapportcijfer may be used to determine progression to the next grade, eligibility for promotion, or to assess eligibility for exams and final diplomas. In practice, students and parents receive the rapportcijfer as part of the interim or final report (tussentijds of eindrapport).

Country-specific notes: In the Netherlands, the term is commonly used in secondary and higher general education; the grading scale typically runs from 1 to 10, with 6 considered a passing mark, although some schools apply different passing thresholds. In Flanders (Belgium), similar practice is used and the term rapportcijfer is standard in reports; the scale and rules can vary by school and education level.

Limitations: The rapportcijfer reflects performance in the assessed period and may not capture all aspects of a pupil's abilities, such as long-term improvement or non-academic skills. It can be complemented by qualitative remarks in the report.