Assessment Matters
Find out about Admiralty Primary's assessment rules, including absence, make-up, and academic integrity policies.
To ensure a fair and consistent approach, Admiralty Primary has established the following assessment & examination policy:
1. Absence from Weighted Assessments/Examinations
Students who are absent for weighted assessments or examinations are required to provide an up-to-date medical certificate as proof of their absence.
In cases of a family bereavement, documentation confirming the unfortunate event should be provided.
Absences due to representing the school in competitions or official school events will be considered a valid reason with prior official school approval.
The school will not accept a letter of explanation from parents as sufficient justification for missing assessments or exams. Students who are absent without a valid reason will be awarded a zero mark for the component/paper that they missed.
(For other reasons that might not be covered by the above, parents are to contact your child’s Form Teachers as soon as possible so that the school can advise you accordingly.)
2. Make-up for Termly Weighted Assessment
Make-up assessments will be conducted for students who are absent with valid reasons only. These will take place on the next school day for termly weighted assessments.
There will be no make-up assessments for End-of-Year assessments and Preliminary Examinations (except for the EL and MTL Oral components).
3. Punctuality
Students who are late to school without a valid reason will not be granted additional time for the assessment.
No extra time will be given to students who are unable to complete their paper within the stipulated time.
4. Finality of Answers
The answers provided on the answer script (e.g., OAS) will be considered final.
5. Academic Integrity
a) Prohibited Devices
Students are strictly prohibited from bringing any unauthorised electronic, communication, entertainment, or gaming devices into the assessment area. This includes devices capable of capturing, storing, displaying, and/or transmitting visual, audio, or verbal information. Examples of prohibited devices include, but are not limited to:
Computerised Devices: tablet, pocket PC, personal digital assistant, digital diary, eBook
Communication Devices: mobile phone, smartphone, smart watch, earphone/wireless earbuds
Smart Devices: smart watch, smart glasses, fitness/step tracker (including POSB Smart Buddy)
Other Electronic Devices: camera, audio recorder/player, gaming device, storage device
b) Cheating
Possession of any prohibited items or unauthorized notes during an assessment will be considered an act of cheating. Cheating is treated as a serious offense. Students found cheating or attempting to cheat in any manner may be disqualified from the assessment and awarded a zero mark for the paper in addition to other discipline consequences as determined by the school.
c) Non-Disclosure of Assessment Content
Students are not allowed to share or disclose any questions or possible solutions with peers who have not sat for the assessment. This ensures fairness and integrity for all students taking the assessment. Failure to do so may be considered an act of cheating.
The detailed key assessment information can be found in this attachment:
Key Assessment Information 2026 [PDF, 431.57 KB]
Assessment Details
2026 Term 1 Weighted Assessment Details [PDF, 257.32 KB]
2026 Term 2 Weighted Assessment Details [PDF, 277.55 KB]
2026 Term 3 Weighted Assessment Details [PDF, 292.96 KB]