Munsang College An Overview of the Senior Secondary Curriculum @ MSC Ms. Ting Man Shuk (Head of Academic Affairs Committee) 24th February 2017

Agenda Senior Secondary Curriculum Structure in MSC Streaming Method for F.4 in 2017/2018

1. NSS Curriculum Structure in MSC

Building on Strengths of Basic Education: The Whole Curriculum Framework 4 Core Subjects: Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics, Liberal Studies 2-3 Elective Subjects out of 20 subjects or out of courses in career-oriented studies Other Learning Experiences (moral and civic education, community service, aesthetic and physical experiences and work-related experiences (e.g. job attachment)

Other Learning Experience (OLE) in lesson time Reading Reading period * Biblical Knowledge 1 period/week (no assessment) * Physical Education 2 periods/cycle (1 period in F.6) * Music / * Visual Arts 1 period/cycle (1st or 2nd Term) *NOT an exam subject in HKDSE Exam. Other learning experience (such as social services, field trip, visit, … ) after-school, on Saturdays and post-exam. periods not included above.

Features of NSS Curriculum One public examination Increasing learning time and space and enhancing learning effectiveness All students study through to S6 Meeting challenge of knowledge-based society of Hong Kong Breadth and depth of senior secondary education (diversification) Developing the full potential of students with different learning aptitudes and interests Smoother pathways for further study and work Providing opportunities for young people to engage in study and/or work 4-year university programme Providing a more comprehensive and balanced education

M.6 Energy Technology & the Environment M.1 Personal Development and Interpersonal Relationships M.2 Hong Kong Today M.3 Modern China M.4 Globalization M.5 Public Health M.6 Energy Technology & the Environment NSS Liberal Studies 通識教育

X1 X2 X3 Use contemporary issues as a platform to: English Language X2 Other Learning Experiences Use contemporary issues as a platform to: study contemporary events not covered by any single disciplines (Awareness) expand knowledge & perspectives beyond single disciplines (Broadening) connect knowledge and concepts across different disciplines (Connecting & Critical thinking) X3 Issues in Liberal Studies Chinese Language Mathematics

Changes in Mathematics Compulsory Part (ALL students) Extended Part (optional) Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus) One of the 3 combinations (in F.5 and F.6): Compulsory Part only Compulsory Part + MEX 2 Compulsory Part and Extended Module are reported separately in school exam and HKDSE.

Changes on Public Assessment Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Exam. (HKDSE) 香港中學文憑考試 One public exam - more time for learning Assessments emphasize thinking skills and application of knowledge (e.g. analysis and problem-solving) 應用能力的發揮重於資料累積與背誦 School-based Assessment 校本評核 (SBA) is included (DSE 2020: Chi, Eng, LS, VA, ICT, Phy, Chem and Bio) Standards-referenced Reporting 水平參照成績匯報 (SRR)

e.g. Chinese Language 將考生表現分為5個等級 每個等級說明能力表現 第五級為最高級別

e.g. Biology

Determination of Level 5** and Level 5* Top 10% of Level 5 candidates Next top 30% of Level 5 candidates.

Senior Secondary Subjects offered in MSC Key Learning Areas Subjects Chinese Language Edu. English Language Edu. Mathematics Education Personal, Social and Humanities Education Science Education Technology Education Art Education Chinese Language English Language Liberal Studies Mathematics Core Subjects Mathematics Extended Module (MEX 2) Chinese History Economics Geography History Electives Biology Chemistry Physics Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (BAFS) - Acct Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Visual Arts Music (Sat)

Block Timetabling To fulfill all students’ preference as far as possible. Subject groups in the same block (except block 1) will have the lesson(s) at the same time.  Allow more diversified curriculum for students

2017/2018 F.4 Curriculum Structure Class F.4A F.4B F.4C F.4D F.4E Core Chi Eng Maths LBS Electives * Block Timetabling Block 1 +2 Chi +1 Eng +2 LBS Block 2 Electives (6) Block 3 Electives (6) Other Learning Experience (OLE) Music/ V.A. B.K. P.E.

10 Elective subjects offered in 2017/2018 Electives (Tentative no. of subject groups) Biology (2) Chemistry (3) Physics (2) Economics (2) History (1) Chinese History (1) Visual Arts (1) Geography (1) Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (BAFS) (2) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (1) Total 16 subject groups (2017/18) Quota for each group : 35 (Exception: ICT: 21 VA: 20) (Total number of F.3 students = 168)

For example

2016 HKDSE Registration (from HKEAA)

2017 HKDSE Registration (from HKEAA)

No. of F.6 students with 2X ONLY *2X ONLY: F.6 Students taking 2X + M1 / M2 not included

University General Entrance Requirement 2017 Intake Hong Kong Baptist University 4 Core subjects + 1X Lingnan University The Education University of Hong Kong The Open University of Hong Kong City University of Hong Kong 4 Core subjects + 2X (MEx may be included) The University of Hong Kong 4 Core subjects + 2X The Chinese University of Hong Kong (or 1X and 1 MEX) The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

2. Streaming Method of F.4 in 2017/18

1. Ranking Criteria The Grand Average Marks (GAM) would be employed as the criteria for ranking F.3 students of 2016/2017. The score scale for calculating the GAM is: Chi. Eng. Math. LBS Bio. Chem. 2 1 Phy. Geog. Hist. C. Hist. BAE ICT 0.25 BK Music PE V.A.

1. Ranking Criteria The student with the highest GAM ranks first on the list for choosing the 3 elective subjects, so on and so forth. The first two choices of each student will be fulfilled in the 1st iteration in order of their Grand Average Marks (GAM). His/her remaining choice will be allocated in the 2nd iteration. Students are invited to indicate their order of preference (from 1 to 10) for the 10 elective subjects are: BAFS Biology Chinese History Chemistry Economics Geography History ICT Physics Visual Arts

3. Mathematics Extended Module 2. Class Designation Students do not need to apply for a particular class. GAM will be the tool for assigning students into 5 classes from A to E. 3. Mathematics Extended Module There’ll be a briefing session in the 1st Term of F.4. Students will apply for M2 in the 2nd Term of F.4. Performance in F.4 overall ranking and Mathematics will be the criteria for selecting students into M2.

Students taking NSS Music Points to note: Networking school since 2011/2012. Lessons are conducted on Saturdays. Some visits or learning related activities are conducted afterschool.

No. of students taking NSS Music 2013/2014 2 2014/2015 5 3 2015/2016 4 2016/2017 6

Students taking NSS Other Languages French Japanese German Spanish Hindi Urdu Following the curriculum and examinations pitched at AS-level offered by the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and administered by the HKEAA. http://www.cie.org.uk/qualifications/academic/uppersec/alevel/subjects

Students taking NSS Other Languages Selection Criteria Top 50 students in F.3 (Year result)

No. of F.4 students taking Other Languages Japanese French 2012-13 First Term 2 11 2012-13 Second Term 7 2013-14 First Term 4 2013-14 Second Term 2014-15 First Term 1 2014-15 Second Term HKDSE 2015 (1st cohort) 1 (Grade B = Point 5.5) 2015-16 2016-17 * Lessons are conducted on Saturdays.

Online Survey on Students’ Preference of 10 NSS Elective Subjects http://www.munsang.edu.hk/secondary/ Student Login

Online Survey on Students’ Preference of 10 NSS Elective Subjects http://eclass.munsang.edu.hk/

Step 1 : Login eClass and complete the survey for F.3 students.

Step 2: Click the icon “Survey” Multiple entries are allowed. After the first entry, …

2017-02-24 2017-02-26 Step 3 : Complete the “Survey on Student Option For NSS Subjects (2016 – 2017)”

Step 4 : Indicate your preferences in the 10 Electives : 1 for the First Choice; 10 for the Last Choice (i.e. input 1 to 10; do not enter as 0.1 or 1.0 or 01) (a) Indicate whether you would take Music, French or Japanese as one of your electives. (b) Multiple entries would be allowed before 11:59 p.m. of 26th February 2017 (Sun).

Step 5 : Remember to Submit by 11:59 p.m. 26th February 2017 (Sun).

NSS Student Option Survey The survey will be conducted from 24th Feb (Fri) to 11:59 p.m. of 26th Feb 2017 (Sun). You may reset your choices before 11:59 p.m. of 26th Feb 2017 (Sun). All students have to indicate their order of preferences of elective subjects.

Useful Information for NSS Subject Selection (2017 – 2018)

School Homepage : NSS Information

School Homepage: NSS: U & I

E導航

Parents' Seminars on "Senior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choices" in 16/17 School Year http://334.edb.hkedcity.net/EN/16-17.php

http://www.jupas.edu.hk/en/j4/about-jupas/the-scheme/jupas

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