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St. Margaret’s Co-educational English Secondary and Primary School 聖瑪加利男女英文中小學. New Senior Secondary Subject Selection 新高中 選科. 27 Feb 2010 (Sat). New Structure (3+3+4). Current Structure (3+2+2+3). 3- year Undergraduate Degree. 4- year Undergraduate Degree. HKALE.
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St. Margaret’s Co-educational English Secondary and Primary School聖瑪加利男女英文中小學 New Senior Secondary Subject Selection 新高中選科 27 Feb 2010 (Sat)
New Structure (3+3+4) Current Structure (3+2+2+3) 3-year Undergraduate Degree 4-year Undergraduate Degree HKALE New public examination leading to HK Diploma of Secondary Education Secondary 7 Secondary 6 Secondary 6 HKCEE Secondary 5 Secondary 5 Secondary 4 Secondary 4 Secondary 3 Secondary 3 Secondary 2 Secondary 2 Secondary 1 Secondary 1 2006/07 school year A Comparison of the Current and the New Academic Structures 2016 1st cohort of graduates 2012 New Senior Secondary
The New Senior Secondary Curriculum Other Learning ExperiencesMoral and Civic Education, Community Service, Aesthetic Development, Physical Development and Career-related Experiences 4 Core Subjects:Chinese Language English Language Mathematics Liberal Studies Elective Subjects: 2 or 3 elective subjects chosen from NSS elective subjects, Applied Learning Courses and other language courses % of Time Allocation : 45-55% 20-30% 15-35%
Other Learning Experiences Suggested time allocation over the three years is as below:
Under the NSS education, students are encouraged to build up a profile to record and reflect on their learning experiences and achievements. The content may include brief information about: • Academic performance in school; • Other Learning Experiences; • 3. Awards / achievements gained outside schools Student Learning Profile Student Learning Profile will be highly considered in some programmes e.g. Faculty of Communication (the Hong Kong Baptist University) Parents are welcome to browse the OLE website for more information. http://www.edb.gov.hk/cd/OLE/
Four Core Subjects Replacement of Chinese Language by other languages for non-Chinese speaking students http://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?langno=1&nodeID=5877 Students studying Mathematics may take (i) the Compulsory Part only; (ii) the Compulsory Part with Module 1 (Calculus & Statistics) ; (iii) the Compulsory Part with Module 2 (Algebra & Calculus)
Mathematics Extended Part Current Mathematics Curricula NSS Mathematics Curriculum
Mathematics Extended Part • The time allocation for one module is about half of that for an elective subject. • The levels awarded to candidates in the Extended Part will be reported separately from the Compulsory Part. • Module 1 • (Statistics and Calculus) • related to disciplines or careers which demand a wider scope and deeper understanding of mathematics • emphasize applications rather than mathematical rigour with a view to widening students’ perspectives on mathematics • Module 2 • (Algebra and Calculus) • related to mathematics-related fields and careers • emphasize understanding of mathematics for further progress in mathematically inclined disciplines
University Entrance Requirements Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or 2) is preferred for some programmes.
Business, Accounting & Financial Studies (BAFS) 企業、會計與財務概論
Curriculum Aims Consumers Employees Investors Entrepreneurs Fundamental business knowledge and skills, values and attitudes for playing the roles as consumers, investors, employees and entrepreneurs
Rationale • Response to changing social and economic forces • Capacity for lifelong learning • Qualities of citizenship • Accounting as an integral part of business education
Curriculum Framework Business, Accounting and Financial Studies Business Management Module Compulsory Part Accounting Module Elective Part Financial Management Introduction to Management Business Environment Financial Accounting Human Resources Management Basics of Personal Financial Management Introduction to Accounting Cost Accounting Marketing Management
1 Define the business problem 2 Revisit the process if the decision is not effective List the critical factors to be considered Identify and analyse the information needed to solve the problem Evaluate the effectiveness of the decision 7 3 Generate possible alternatives Make a reasoned decision Evaluate each alternative 4 6 5 Key Features of Learning and Teaching Engaging in the decision-making process
Why study BAFS?為何修讀企業、會計與財務概論科?
Changes on Public Assessment Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination • One public exam - more time for learning • Assessments emphasise thinking skills and application of knowledge (e.g. analysis and problem-solving) • School-based Assessment is included • Standards-referenced Reporting
Standards-referencedReporting • Standards-referenced levels 1 – 5 • Use 5* and 5** to annotate the best performers among the level 5 candidates • A set of descriptors is used to indicate the typical performance of candidates at each of the 5 levels • Candidates’ results will only be compared with the prescribed standards, regardless of the performance of the other candidates taking the same examination
Promotion Requirements to S.4 • All core subjects including Chinese/French, • English, Mathematics and Liberal Studies • must reach 50%. • The average mark of all subjects must • reach 50%. • Students must have GOOD CONDUCT.
Subject Selection Criteria Besides taking four core subjects, there are four alternatives for students in S.4: 1. Taking 2 elective subjects; 2. Taking 2 elective subjects and Mathematics Module 1 or 2; 3. Taking 3 elective subjects; 4. Taking 3 elective subjects and Mathematics Module 1 or 2; *Students are recommended to choose TWO elective subjects only. Those who opt to take 3 elective subjects must meet the criteria set by the School
Subject Selection Criteria • Students can study THREE elective subjects only • if the average mark of all subjects reach 55% and with good results in all the corresponding subjects, if any. • e.g. The corresponding subject for S.4 Economics is • S.3 Economics • B. Mathematics Module 1 or Module 2 are the • extended parts of Mathematics and are NOT • considered as elective subjects.
Subject Selection Criteria C. Two elective subjects will be allocated to all students first. D. Students will be ranked according to the assessment results of the chosen elective subjects. Priority will be given to those with better performance.