Perceived Advantages and Disadvantages of the Zero-Based Grading System of Third-Year Computer Engineering Students

Abstract

This research aimed to identify the perceived advantages and disadvantages of the Zero-Based Grading System based on the perceptions of third-year Computer Engineering students at Bulacan State University. It was also intended to identify the level of awareness of the students regarding the grading system and its effects on the learning process in terms of their academic performance and motivation. The study was based on the significance of the effects of the implementation of the grading system on the students. A descriptive quantitative research design was used for the study. A survey questionnaire was used in gathering data from 30 third-year Computer Engineering students at Bulacan State University using Google Forms.
A five-point Likert scale was used for the survey questionnaire. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results revealed that the respondents have a high level of awareness about the Zero-Based Grading System. The impact of the Zero-Based Grading System on the students' learning process, especially in terms of academic performance and students' motivation, was found to be moderately significant. In terms of the advantages and disadvantages of the Zero-Based Grading System, the respondents were able to agree that the system can help in promoting accountability and time management in academic performance. The disadvantages were given the highest rating by the respondents, indicating that students face a lot of academic stress and burden, especially those who have different learning abilities. The study revealed that the Zero-Based Grading System has a high level of significance in the academic life of the respondents. The disadvantages were given a higher rating than the advantages. The study concluded that although the Zero-Based Grading System is advantageous in promoting transparency and objectivity in academic performance, its implementation should be enhanced in a way that lessens its negative effects on students' motivation.