The document discusses the development of a computer-based grading system for the Technological University of the Philippines. It aims to replace the current manual grading system by automatically importing grades from teacher records and printing them in different formats. The proposed system would also allow storage and access of old student data. It seeks to address problems with the current system like delays in grade submission and issuance. The computer-based grading system would create a more user-friendly interface using a database to store student information. It is intended to benefit faculty by reducing effort, students by lessening delays, and the university by improving processing of grade reports. The scope is limited to implementation of the system using Visual Basic and Microsoft Access.

1. Computer-Based Grading System

2. INTRODUCTION

3. This research study attempts to develop a Grading System that may eliminate the word “manual”. Another feature is the automatic importing of grades from the teacher’s class record and printing it in different forms, unlike the current system wherein they need to write everything and present everything in person. Another capability of the proposed system is storing and accessing old data.

4. Conceptual Framework

5. In order to organize the way on how and why a project takes place and to understand its activities, prior research were conducted. We developed a conceptual framework that allows us to map and assess the research findings. The Research Paradigm shown in Figure 1 represents the concept behind the development of a Grading System for the university. It is usually the procedure upon the development of the system. The figure shows three boxes: input for the first box, process for the second box, and output for the third box.

6. Computer-Based Grading System For Technological University of the Philippines Students Information Teacher’s Record -Subjects -List of Students Grades of the Students Grading System System Planning System Analysis System Design System Implementation

7. Statement of the Problem

9. Objectives of the Study

11. Significance of the Study

13. Scope, Delimitation and Limitation of the Study

14. The Computer-Based Grading System offers more than just a class card function, encoding of students’ personal data and issuance of summary grading sheets which include the grades of the students. The system will lessen the work especially of those within the registrar’s office because the grades will be stored directly into a database. Users from the department would be able to access information they will need anytime. This grading system is exclusively designed for the faculty members, registrar’s personnel and trusted staff of the University.

15. It is off limits to the students, meaning students are not given the privilege to find out their grades before their actual report card is released. The developers designed this window-based application system in a user friendly manner. The researchers used Visual basic 6.0 for the programming language and Microsoft Access for Database Management System. The scope of this study is up to implementation only.

16. Definition of Terms

17. Average. It is derived by adding all the grades in every grading component, then dividing it by the total of number of grading component. Grade . It is the achievement of each student in every subject. Grading Sheet / Class Record . It is composed of all the components needed to make a final grade; a tally of the students performance based on a certain component.

18. Network . It allows communication to devices that are separated by a few meters or nearly unlimited distances. Records . It is information about the students. Registrar. A person who is in charge in keeping and manipulating the important records of the students. Student . A person engaged in study; one who is devoted to learning; a learner. Visual Basic . Programming Language used.

19. Methodology

20. Research Design This research entitled “Computer-Based Grading System for TUP” is a system development project that will be produced by Visual Basic 6.0 and Microsoft Access under Windows Environment. The design was based on the existing and proposed data flow diagram of the grade reporting process. Software and procedures were documented so those are encoded into a format that can be easily accessed. The format was based on the information that can be found in the existing system and also in the sheet and report card that were used. Documentation allowed users, programmers and analysts to see the system, its software, and the procedure without having personal interaction with the subjects.

21. Research Procedure For the accomplishment of the system, the researchers employed different methods in gathering data. The researchers made a personal interview with the faculty of different department. They also used some library materials like written thesis which it served as the pattern for the formal documentation and review of related literature. The researchers also browsed the internet for further relative information. After doing this procedure, chapters 1 and 2 were completed. Activities regarding the development of the study of the researchers were presented using a Gantt chart.

22. System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) refers to a methodology for developing systems. It provides framework of tasks and deliverables needed to develop systems. It is composed of five phases namely System Planning, System Analysis, System Design, System Implementation and System Maintenance.

23. Presented By: Arpia, Dianne F. Balang, May V. Dangalan, Michelle H. Ferrer, Kathleen Elizabeth P. Ilano. Angenette A. CoET-3A1