sistema de calificaciones
/sistema de kalifikaθjones/from spelling rules
The English phrase "grading system" is sistema de calificaciones in Spanish.
The phrase refers to a method used by educational institutions to evaluate and record the performance of students.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sistema (system), de (of) and calificaciones (grades or ratings).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form sistema de calificación is also used to refer to the general concept of a grading system.
How do you pronounce it?
/sistema de kalifikaθjones/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a calificación of 10 is the maximum, but in others, like Chile, the system can scale up to a 7.
- The word sistema shares its DNA with the Greek word for 'to stand', meaning an organized whole is literally something that 'stands together'.
- Depending on the country, the scale of a sistema de calificación might use sobresaliente (outstanding) instead of letter grades like 'A' or 'B'.
Examples in context
- Quiero entender cómo funciona el sistema de calificaciones en la universidad.I want to understand how the grading system works in college.
- La universidad implementó un nuevo sistema de evaluación para mejorar la calidad del aprendizaje.The university implemented a new grading system to enhance the quality of learning.
- El sistema de calificación se basa en una escala del 1 al 10.The grading system is based on a scale from 1 to 10.
- Me gustaría conocer el sistema de calificación de esta escuela.I would like to know the grading system of this school.
- ¿Podrías explicarme cómo funciona el sistema de evaluación en esta universidad?Could you explain to me how the grading system works at this university?
- Mi profesor utiliza un sistema de notas basado en porcentajes.My teacher uses a grade system based on percentages.
- Como estudiante extranjero, a veces resulta difícil entender el sistema de calificaciones.As a foreign student, understanding the grading system can sometimes be challenging.
- El sistema de calificaciones es muy estricto.The grading system is very strict.
- ¿Cómo funciona el nuevo sistema de calificaciones?How does the new grading system work?
- Debemos entender el sistema de calificaciones de la universidad.We must understand the university's grading system.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing their course requirements at a cafe.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿conoces el sistema de calificaciones de este curso?Sofía, do you know the grading system for this course?
- SofíaNo, Alejandro, me parece un poco confuso.No, Alejandro, it seems a bit confusing to me.
- AlejandroYo creo que el sistema de calificaciones es justo.I think the grading system is fair.
- SofíaEspero que mis notas sean buenas este semestre.I hope my grades are good this semester.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, sistema, CC BY-SA 4.0.
