Introduction of Senior Secondary Curriculum(Tentative)

F3 Parents Forum12th September 2014

Overall NSS Curriculum Framework“334” Academic Structure

2021/224-year

university degree

programme

2020/21

2019/20

2018/19

2017/18 Form 6

2016/17 Form 5

2015/16 Form 4

2014/15 Form 3

2013/14 Form 2

2012/13 Form 1

HKDSE at 2018

Junior secondary

Newsenior

secondary

Overall NSS Curriculum Framework

4 Core Subjects:Chinese LanguageEnglish Language

MathematicsLiberal Studies

Elective Subjects:2 or 3 elective subjects chosen from 20 NSS elective subjects,Applied Learning

Coursesand other language

courses

Other Learning Experiences

Moral and Civic Education,

Community Service, Aesthetic

Development, Physical

Development and Career-related Experiences

Career Path & Further Studies

Senior Secondary Education

HKDSE Examination

4-year UniversityDegree Programme

Sub-degree ProgrammesE.g. Associate Degree,

Higher Diploma

Work / Further Studies

Yi Jin Diploma

Vocational Programmes

Degree Programmes (Local)

� Local publicly-funded:� CityU, HKBU, LU, CUHK, HKIEd, PolyU, HKUST & HKU

� Minimum entrance requirements:

CityU HKBU LU CUHK HKIEd PolyU HKUST HKU

ENG 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

CHI 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

MATH 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

LS 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

X 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 3

No. of X

1 1 1 1 2 1 2 or 1 + M1/2

2

Degree Programmes (Local)

� Self-financing:

� OpenU, HK Shue Yan University, Chu Hai College, Hang Seng Management College, HK Academy for Performing Arts, Tung Wah College, Centennial Collage, VTC, HKIEd & Caritas Institute of Higher Education

� Minimum admission requirements:

� Level 3 in Chinese Language and English Language;

� Level 2 in Mathematics and Liberal Studies

� Level 2 in one elective subject

Studies in Mainland China / Abroad

� Mainland China:

� 63 universities accept HKDSE results

� Taiwan:

� Many universities accept HKDSE results

� Overseas:

� About 130 tertiary institutions accept HKDSE qualification (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK & US)

Sub-Degree Programmes

� Associate Degree

� Higher Diploma

� Publicly-funded:

� City U, Poly U, VTC & HK Academy of Performing Arts

� Self-financing: from 23 institutions

� Minimum admission requirements:� Level 2 in five HKDSE subjects (including Chinese

Language and English Language)

Yi Jin Diploma (毅進文憑)

� One year (full-time)

� Two year (part-time)

� Equivalent to HKDSE 22222 after graduation

TSSS Senior Secondary Curriculum (2014 – 2017)

TentativeBasic design principles:

�allow students to take at least 2 elective subjects

�provide chance to students to study 3 elective subjects

�carry out student survey to identify students’ interests, needs and demand for various elective subjects

�provide career guidance to help students make informed choices of elective subjects

Elective Subject Choices (tentative)

� Biology

� Chemistry

� Physics

� Economics

� Geography

� Chinese History

� History (MOI: CHI)

� Business, Accountings & Finance Studies

� Information & Communication Technology (multimedia)

� Information & Communication Technology (programming)

� P.E.

� Applied Learning

� Film & Video Studies

� Aviation Studies

Admission & Allocation RequirementsAdmission Requirements (tentative)

� 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

Admission & Allocation RequirementsAllocation Requirements (tentative)

� Information & Communication Technology� Grade E or above in Computer Literacy

� Business, Accountings & Finance Studies� Grade E or above in Mathematics

� Biology, Chemistry & Physics� Grade E or above in Integrated Science � Grade E or above in particular Science Subject

� Economics & Geography� Grade E or above in Contemporary Studies

� Chinese History� Grade E or above in History Studies

Admission & Allocation RequirementsAllocation Requirements (tentative)

� History

� Grade E or above in History Studies

� Student who would like to choose BIO, CHEM & PHY at the same time should obtain Grade A in IS.

� Minimum class size: 8 students

Streaming Criteria

� Form ranking

� Subject ranking

� Subject choices

Assessment Framework

Coursework Examination

Term 1 15% 20%

Term 2 25% 40%

40% 60%

CW & Exam Weighting:

Assessment Framework

Subject(s) Weighting

ENG, CHI 3

MATH, IS 2

PTH, CL, CS, HS 1

RSE, PE, MUSIC, VA 0.5

Calculation of Year-end Score:

F4 Streaming Timeline

Nov 14 Introduction of NSS curriculum

Elective Subjects Introductory Sections

Student Survey

Jan 15 Evaluation of performance in Term 1

Mar 15 Introduction of F4 Elective Subject Combinations

Mar 15 Subject choice form

Career Workshop

Jul 15 Release of admission & allocation results

Aug 15 Summer Fortification Programme

Source of Information

� Class Tutors & Subject Teachers

� EDB “334” Web Bulletin:

� http://334.edb.hkedcity.net/EN/multiplepathway.php?code=0#m3

� TSSS NSS Webpage:

� http://www.tsss.edu.hk/