How to Compute the Mastery Performance Level (MPL)
The MPS describes the class as a whole. The Mastery Performance Level (MPL) counts how many individual learners actually reached mastery on the test.
Step 1: Set the mastery cut-off
A learner reaches mastery when their score is at least a set percentage of the total items. ClassToolsPH uses 60%.
On a 50-item test, that is 30 or higher.
Step 2: Count the learners who reached it
For each section, count how many learners scored at or above the mastery score. Count male and female learners separately if your report needs it.
Step 3: Compute the percentage
For the whole grade level, average the sections' percentages to get the overall MPL.
Worked example
A 50-item test, so the mastery score is 30.
| Section | Took the test | Scored 30+ | % achieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | 40 | 30 | 75.00% |
| Section B | 36 | 18 | 50.00% |
Overall MPL = (75.00 + 50.00) ÷ 2 = 62.50%
Tips
- Some divisions use a different cut-off or describe results in mastery levels. Follow your division's memo if it differs.
- A low MPL with a decent MPS often means a few high scorers are pulling the average up; look at the competencies learners missed.
Let ClassToolsPH compute this for you
ClassToolsPH counts mastery per section and by gender automatically, and can even draft your MPL analysis and interpretation for you to edit.