The K to 12 program in the Philippines implements a standards-based assessment and rating system to ensure quality education from kindergarten through senior high school, emphasizing tracking student progress, self-reflection, and performance profiling. Assessments are holistic, utilizing rubrics for different performance levels and criteria in knowledge, skills, understanding, and product performance, each contributing to the overall ratings. The document outlines the facets of understanding and self-assessment practices that support continuous learning and improvement among students.