Academic grading in Indonesia
The Indonesian grading system is an academic grading system utilized in Indonesia. It is based on a 1 to 100 point scale, similar to the Syrian grading system.
Grade point scale
In Indonesia, a grade point scale is used. Before the adoption of Kurikulum Berbasis Kompetensi (Competency-Based Curriculum) in 2004, the grading scale used was:
| Grade Point | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00 | Excellent (Istimewa) | Highest grade; rarely given |
| 9.00–9.99 | Very Good (Baik Sekali) | Highest common grade |
| 8.00–8.99 | Good (Baik) | |
| 7.00–7.99 | Above Average (Lebih dari Cukup) | |
| 6.00–6.99 | Average (Cukup) | Lowest passing grade in general |
| 5.00–5.99 | Below Average (Hampir Cukup) | Highest failing grade for certain subjects (such as Theology, Mother Tongue/Indonesian Language, and Citizenship) |
| 4.00–4.99 | Deficient (Kurang) | Passing grade in some subjects, a failing grade in others |
| 3.00–3.99 | Very Deficient (Kurang Sekali) | Highest failing grade in general |
| 2.00–2.99 | Insufficient (Buruk) | Failing grade |
| 1.00–1.99 | Very Insufficient (Buruk Sekali) | Failing grade; lowest possible grade |
After the Ministry of Education approved the use of Kurikulum Berbasis Kompetensi (Competency-Based Curriculum) in Indonesia, the grade point range was changed to a 0-100 scale. However, the passing score differs between one subject and another.
| Grade Point | Notes |
|---|---|
| 100 | Highest point (rarely given) |
| 75–99 | Passing score in all subjects (above average) |
| 55–74 | Pass or fail grades differ between subjects. Some subjects use a score within this range as a passing score. For example, subject A requires a student to get more than 69 to pass while some subjects require students to have at least 56 (more than 55) to pass. |
| 0–54 | Student is considered failed and must take a remedial exam. The highest score obtainable in the remedial exam shall not exceed the lowest passing grade. |
| Note : A score of 70 is the minimal score to pass all grades in some schools during quarantine. | |
A student is to repeat a year if he or she earns a failing grade in any core subject (Mathematics, Indonesian Language, Religious Education, Science, Social Studies, Civics, Etc.) or if the student fails in more than two non-core subjects. (Local languages, etc.)
Grade letter
Grading systems for universities are different. Grades are usually assigned in letters, following four-point system. Generally, Indonesian universities equate A with numerical value of 4.0 and E with 0.0. Some universities also employs intermediate grades such as A- and B+. This following list describes customary grade boundaries:
| Grade Letter | Grade Point | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 4.00 | 85–100 | Excellent/Very Good (Istimewa/Baik Sekali) |
| B | 3.00 | 75–84 | Good (Baik) |
| C | 2.00 | 60–74 | Average (Cukup) |
| D | 1.00 | 50–59 | Poor/Passed Conditionally (Kurang/Lulus Bersyarat) |
| E | 0.00 | 0–49 | Unsatisfactory (Gagal/Tidak Lulus) |
| K | Lack of requirements | ||
| T | Unavailable | ||
| Grade Letter | Grade Point | Equivalence |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.00 | 100.00 |
| A- | 3.67 | 91.75 |
| B+ | 3.33 | 83.25 |
| B | 3.00 | 75.00 |
| B- | 2.67 | 66.75 |
| C+ | 2.33 | 58.25 |
| C | 2.00 | 50.00 |
| C- | 1.67 | 41.75 |
| D+ | 1.33 | 33.25 |
| D | 1.00 | 25.00 |
| D- | 0.67 | 16.75 |
| E+ | 0.33 | 8.25 |
| E | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The lowest passing grade in an exam is usually D or 1 point and to be considered for graduation students must obtain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000.
Universities are free to (and hence, might) adopt different grading systems or standards at will. Some examples are:
| Grade Letter | Grade Point | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.00 | Very Good (Amat Baik) |
| AB | 3.50 | Between Good and Very Good (Antara Baik dan Amat Baik) |
| B | 3.00 | Good (Baik) |
| BC | 2.50 | Between Average and Good (Antara Cukup dan Baik) |
| C | 2.00 | Average (Cukup) |
| D | 1.00 | Below Average (Hampir Cukup) |
| E | 0.00 | Unsatisfactory (Gagal/Tidak Lulus) |
| T | Unavailable | |
| Grade Letter | Grade Point | % Equivalence |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.00 | 80.00–100.00 |
| A- | 3.75 | 77.50–79.99 |
| A/B | 3.50 | 75.00–77.49 |
| B+ | 3.25 | 72.50–74.99 |
| B | 3.00 | 70.00–72.49 |
| B- | 2.75 | 67.50–69.99 |
| B/C | 2.50 | 65.00–67.49 |
| C+ | 2.25 | 62.50–64.99 |
| C | 2.00 | 60.00–62.49 |
| C- | 1.75 | 57.50–59.99 |
| C/D | 1.50 | 55.00–57.49 |
| D+ | 1.25 | 52.50–54.99 |
| D | 1.00 | 50.00–52.49 |
| E | 0.00 | 0.00–49.99 |
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Latin honors grade equivalence
| Latin Honors | Grade Point |
|---|---|
| Summa Cum Laude | 3.900–4.000 |
| Magna Cum Laude | 3.760–3.890 |
| Cum Laude | 3.500–3.750 |
References
- ^ "Bandung Institute of Technology Grade System" (in Indonesian). LTPB ITB. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ "Gadjah Mada University Grade System" (in Indonesian). Department of Geodetic Engineering – Faculty of Engineering UGM. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
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