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HKDSE Integrated Science School-based Assessment (SBA)

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Integrates Science School-Based Assessment

Principles of SBA design:

� integrate assessment with teaching

and learning

� align with curriculum aims by

addressing curriculum emphases and

learning targets

� feedback for better learning and

teaching

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Chinese Language,English Language,Liberal Studies,Chinese History,

Design & Applied Technology,History,Information & Communication Technology,Visual Arts

Biology,Chemistry,Physics,Science

Chinese Literature,Economics,Ethics & Religious Studies,Geography,Health Management &

Social Care,Technology & Living,Tourism & Hospitality Studies,Literature in English,Physical Education

Music Business, Accounting & Financial Studies

2012 Implementation Part

implementation

(laboratory work)

Deferredimplementation

Deferredimplementation

Deferredimplementation

2013 Implementation Part

implementation

(laboratory work)

Deferred implementation

Deferred implementation

Deferred implementation

2014 Implementation Implementation Implementation School trial School trial

2015 Implementation Implementation Implementation Implementation School trial

2016 Implementation Implementation Implementation Implementation Implementation

SBA Implementation Schedule

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SBA Requirements

Practical related tasks

Area A

Manipulative skills

Skills in making and recording observations

Over performance

Area B

Planning and design of experiments

Interpretation of data

Presentation of experimental findings

Drawing relevant conclusions

Non-Practical related tasks (applicable for 2014 & after)

Assignments

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Assessment of Area A

The procedure for practical work is carried out safely.

Work is done in an organized, logical and efficient way.

Apparatus is handled competently.

Instruments are used in appropriate ways to make accurate readings and measurements.

Observations and/or data are recorded

appropriately.

Positive attitude towards scientific investigation is evident.

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Assessment of Area B

Quality of the written accounts on devising a plan for an investigation and/or on the procedures and techniques of an experiment

Quality of the recording and presentation of results

Quality of the interpretation of the results and that of the conclusion

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SBA requirements (cont’d)

5%5%5%5%Weighting (2012 &

2013)

1111

Area BArea AArea BArea ANo. of assessment marks submitted

3%3%3%3%Weighting (2014 &

after)

35Min. no. of expts

performed

S6S5

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Non-practical related tasks (2014 exam and after)

Assignments which call for generic skills, e.g. creativity, critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, etc.Examples: presentation of information search, article-writing, poster/brochure design, assignments on understanding and interpretation of scientific information.

2S5 & S6

8%Subject weighting

No. of assignmentsSchool year

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School repeaters & transfer candidates

Assessment in S6 only, ignore marks obtained previously

1*

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1 (8%)1 (6%)1 (6%)2014 & after

NA1 (10%)1 (10%)2012 & 2013

Area BArea ANo. of assessment

marks

1*3Min. no. of

tasks

NP taskPractical related task

(*2014 exam and after)

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Switching of courses

Switching is allowed for students who have followed a science course (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Combined Science) up to S5. (Schools have to provide evidence.)

Assessment in S6 only, ignore marks obtained previously.

Same assessment requirements as repeaters & transfer candidates.

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Private candidates

Candidates who have sit science subjects in HKCEE, HKALE or HKDSE

SBA not applicable

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Sample SBA tasks

At least one task will be prepared for each module

Each sample task includes: students’handout, teachers’ notes and suggested assessment criteria

Most tasks would be available in June 2009

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Sample task C7

Students’ Handout

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SBA task C7

Students’ Handout (cont’d)

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SBA task C7

Suggested

assessment

criteria

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How can schools plan for SBA Implementation

Conduct SBA as an integral part of teaching and learning and not treat it as an “add-on”

Set up school’s own assessment plan, specify the no of assessment activities to be conducted for individual subjects Coordinate the conduct of the SBA across subjects so that students’ work will not be concentrated into one or two critical monthsIncorporate SBA as a part of schools’ internal assessment program and replace some of the current assessment activities, e.g. assignments, tests etc

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Proposed SBA Mark Submission Coordination across subjects in 2012 HKDSE and HKALE (Draft as of Oct 08)

1. 2011 (S5 for HKDSE and S6 for HKALE)

HKDSE HKALE

Mid May Early June Mid June Late June Early July Mid July Late June Early July

LS – Stage 1 DAT

ICT

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Combined Science

Chi Lang

Integrated Science

History

Visual Arts

Chi History

Eng Lang

Chemistry Chinese Lang &

Culture

Chi Lit

2. 2012 (S6 for HKDSE and S7 for HKALE)

HKDSE HKALE

Mid Oct Mid Jan Early Feb Mid Feb Late Feb Early Mar Late Mar Early Mar Mid Mar Late Mar

LS – Stage 2 LS – Stage 3 History

DAT

Visual Arts

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

Combined

Science

ICT

Chi History

Integrated

Science

Chi Lang Eng Lang LS

Electronics

Computer

Applications

Computer

Studies

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

GPA

Visual Arts

Chi Lang &

Culture

Chi Lit

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SBA reference materials

SBA Handbook (available in June 2009)

SBA sample tasks

Students’ handouts

Teachers’ notes

Suggested assessment criteria

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PD programs

SBA: Practical related tasks (June 2009)

SBA: Non-practical related tasks (June 2010)

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