DepEd Order No. 15, s. 2026: The Complete Guide to MAPEH Restructuring & the New Transmutation Table
A comprehensive breakdown of the 2-component MAPEH restructuring under DepEd Order No. 15, s. 2026, 50/50 weighting, and the revised transmutation table where raw score 82 transmutates to 84.
- DepEd Order No. 15, s. 2026: Formally restructures MAPEH into two combined learning areas: Music & Arts (MA) and Physical Education & Health (PEH).
- Equal 50/50 Component Weighting: Rather than averaging 4 individual subjects with separate ¼ weightings, the quarterly composite grade is computed directly from MA and PEH at 50% each.
- CRITICAL Transmutation Rule: Under the revised transmutation table, a raw weighted score of 82 transmutates to 84 (NOT 88). Accurate lookup is essential to prevent grade distortion and audit non-compliance.
- Dynamic Framework Switcher: Sigasig natively supports both DO 15, s. 2026 (2 components) and DO 8, s. 2015 (4 components) with a 1-click toggle, ensuring zero data loss and automated SF9/SF10 exports.
1. Understanding DepEd Order No. 15, s. 2026
Classroom assessment for the K to 12 Basic Education Program has undergone a significant modernization with the issuance of DepEd Order No. 15, s. 2026. Among its core provisions is the comprehensive restructuring of MAPEH.
Historically under DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015, MAPEH was split into four independent components: Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health. Teachers had to maintain four separate record sheets, record four sets of Written Works and Performance Tasks, transmute each one individually, and average them as: (Music + Arts + PE + Health) / 4.
DO 15, s. 2026 streamlines this structure by consolidating related disciplines into two combined learning components:
- Music and Arts (MA): Integrates musical literacy, creative expression, visual arts, and indigenous cultural heritage.
- Physical Education and Health (PEH): Combines physical fitness, motor skills, wellness, disease prevention, and community health.
2. The 50/50 Composite Weighting Formula
Under the revised DO 15 guidelines, computing the quarterly MAPEH grade is straightforward and balanced:
Alternatively expressed as: (Music & Arts Transmuted + PE & Health Transmuted) / 2
Each component undergoes its own Written Works, Performance Tasks, and Quarterly Assessment weighting before being transmuted using the updated DepEd transmutation table.
3. The Revised Transmutation Table: Raw 82 = Transmuted 84 (NOT 88)
Perhaps the most critical technical detail teachers must verify this school year is the revised transmutation table. In earlier drafts and unofficial third-party spreadsheets circulating on social media, some erroneous tables incorrectly listed a raw weighted score of 82 as 88.
Under the official revised DepEd transmutation guidelines, a raw weighted score of 82.00% translates to an official transmuted grade of 84. It is NOT 88.
Worked Step-by-Step Example
Let's walk through an authentic classroom scenario for a Grade 7 student:
- Music and Arts (MA): The learner accumulates raw scores in written quizzes, creative performances, and quarterly assessments, producing a raw weighted score of 82.00%. Per the revised transmutation table, this transmutates to 84.
- Physical Education and Health (PEH): The learner achieves a raw weighted score of 88.00% in physical fitness drills and health knowledge tasks. This transmutates to 90.
- Composite MAPEH Calculation: Combining the two transmuted grades:Composite Grade = (84 + 90) / 2 = 174 / 2 = 87The official quarterly MAPEH grade entered into the E-Class Record and SF9 Report Card is 87.
4. Sigasig's Dynamic Framework Engine: DO 15 & DO 8 in 1 Click
Philippine schools operate across varied transition timelines. Some divisions have immediately adopted DO 15 across all secondary levels, while other schools or specialized programs continue observing the 4-component DO 8, s. 2015 model.
To prevent administrative chaos, Sigasig is built with a Dynamic Framework Engine:
- 1-Click Toggle: Switch your class gradebook view between DO 15, s. 2026 (2 Components: MA & PEH) and DO 8, s. 2015 (4 Components: Music, Arts, PE, Health) instantly.
- Zero Data Loss: If you switch views, raw scores and assessment records are safely preserved without calculation errors.
- Automated DepEd Export: Whether your division requires the new consolidated MAPEH format or the traditional 4-line SF9/SF10 breakdown, Sigasig generates the official PDF and Excel forms with complete compliance.
"Having the dynamic framework toggle inside Sigasig meant our department didn't have to redesign all our spreadsheet templates when the division announced the DO 15 transition. We just toggled the framework switch and continued grading as usual."— Sir Reynaldo, Junior High Department Head
Keep Your Grading Flawless with Sigasig
With automated transmutation tables, real-time formula validation, and seamless support for both DepEd Order No. 15, s. 2026 and legacy guidelines, Sigasig guarantees that your quarterly grades, SF9 report cards, and Form 137 records are 100% accurate, audited, and stress-free.
Grading in a classroom with unreliable Wi-Fi? The DO 8 / DO 15 toggle also works offline in Sigasig Desktop for Windows.
