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Choice of NSS Elective Subjects

Choice of NSS Elective Subjects. Form 3 Formation Level Assembly 30th April 2009. Agenda. Overall NSS curriculum framework Career path & further studies Elective subject choices Student option survey University entrance requirements Admission & allocation requirements

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Choice of NSS Elective Subjects

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  1. Choice of NSS Elective Subjects Form 3 Formation Level Assembly 30th April 2009

  2. Agenda • Overall NSS curriculum framework • Career path & further studies • Elective subject choices • Student option survey • University entrance requirements • Admission & allocation requirements • Tentative timeline

  3. Overall NSS Curriculum FrameworkNew “334” Academic Structure HKDSE at 2012 New senior secondary Junior secondary

  4. Career Path & Further Studies Work / Further Studies Professional Qualification 4-year University Degree Programme Sub degrees E.g. Associate Degree, Higher Diploma, Diploma HKDSE Examination Senior Secondary Education

  5. TSSS NSS Curriculum Framework 4 Core Subjects:Chinese Language English Language Mathematics Liberal Studies Elective Subjects: 3 elective subjects chosen from 12 NSS elective subjects (including Applied Learning Course) Other Learning ExperiencesMoral and Civic Education, Community Service, Aesthetic Development, Physical Development and Career-related Experiences

  6. Elective Subject Choices 2012 HKDSE Examination 3X 2X + Applied Learning 2X 2011/12 2010/11 3X 2009/10

  7. Elective Subject Choices Elective Subjects: • Chinese Literature • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Combined Science 1 (BIO + CHEM) • Combined Science 2 (CHEM + PHY) • Economics • Geography • Chinese History • History • Information & Communication Technology • Business, Accountings & Finance Studies • Applied Learning (Film & Video Studies)

  8. What decisions you have to make? 1. To show your preferences on • the extended module in Mathematics; • the number of science subjects; • the order of sciences subjects;and • the order of elective subjects that you want to study. 2. Will you consider to take the Applied Learning Course offered in Form 5?

  9. How to make the choices? Your teacher’s recommendations Your interest in the subjects Your choices University admission requirements Your ability Your parent’s expectations Your career aspiration

  10. What’s next? • Based on the survey results, we will arrange the elective subjects in THREE blocks for you to choose: For example:

  11. University Entrance Requirements(updated on 18th February 2008)

  12. University Entrance Requirements(updated on 5th March 2009) • University School/Faculty/Programme requires Mathematics Extended Module: CUHK: • Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics and Risk Management Science PolyU: • Applied Science, Construction & Land use, Engineering and Health Studies HKUST: • Science and Engineering HKU: • Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, Business Administration and Actuarial Science

  13. Admission & Allocation RequirementsAdmission Requirements • Grade E or above in the three core subjects: • English Language, Chinese Language & Mathematics • Grade E or above in three other academic subjects: • Computer Literacy, Integrated Science, Contemporary Studies or History Studies • “Satisfactory” or better in conduct

  14. Admission & Allocation RequirementsAllocation Requirements (1) • Information & Communication Technology • Grade E or above in Computer Literacy • Business, Accountings & Finance Studies • Grade E or above in Mathematics • Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Combined Science • Grade E or above in Integrated Science • Economics & Geography • Grade E or above in Contemporary Studies • Chinese History • Grade E or above in History Studies

  15. Admission & Allocation RequirementsAllocation Requirements (2) • History • Grade D or above in History Studies & English Language • Chinese Literature • Grade D or above in Chinese Language * Subject allocation based on overall performance and specific subject performance. * For taking 3 Science subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry & Physics, student should obtain grade A in Integrated Science.

  16. Tentative Timeline for Admission & Allocation 13/03 NSS Preparation Workshop 24-27/03 NSS Preparation Week 08/05 Submission of survey form 14/05 Introduction of structured subject choices 15/05 Parent’s Forum 22/05 Submission of subject choice form 10/07 Release of admission & allocation results 10-14/08 Summer Fortification Programme 15/08 Meeting students and parents

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