1. (a)

   1. (1) The following scale is to be the:

      1. (A) Uniform Grading Scale and numeric values for secondary schools; and
      2. (B) Optional Uniform Grading Scale for elementary schools.
   2. (2) Grades earned in courses will be assigned the following numeric values when such courses are used to compute student grade point average. A 90 – 100 = 4 points B 80 – 89 = 3 points C 70 – 79 = 2 points D 60 – 69 = 1 point F 0 – 59 = 0 points

2. (b)

   1. (1) Student grades should reflect the knowledge and skills demonstrated by the student through class assignments, tests, presentations, and projects that reflect the Arkansas academic standards.
   2. (2) The purpose of grading is to communicate how well a student has achieved the learning objectives or criteria for a class.

3. (c) A public school district may use:

   1. (1) The grading scale in this section in the public school district’s elementary schools; or
   2. (2) Standards-based grading.
4. (d) Methods for recording and reporting competency may be used as long as the district has an approved CDM application.

Codification Notes: “CDM” means credit by demonstrated mastery.