Setting up school subjects and weighting

Subjects in SRA have two layers: the subject itself (e.g., Mathematics) and its configuration for a specific class and term (e.g., Form 4, Term 1 — including the test types and their weights).

Step 1: Create the subject

• Go to Subjects → Add Subject
• Enter a unique subject code (e.g., MATH, ENG, BIO)
• Set the subject name, type (Core / Optional / Elective), and maximum marks
• Set the passing mark threshold

Step 2: Configure for a class and term

• Open the subject and click Configure
• Select the class (e.g., Form 4A) and the term
• Assign a teacher responsible for the subject
• Add test types — e.g., Mid-Term (40%) and End-of-Term (60%)
• Ensure all test type weights sum to exactly 100%

Test type weights

Weights determine how much each assessment contributes to the final mark. For example, if Mid-Term is 40% and End-of-Term is 60%, a student scoring 80 in Mid-Term and 70 in End-of-Term gets a weighted average of (80×0.4)+(70×0.6) = 74.