FORM 4 ( ) STREAMING NSS CURRICULUM WAH YAN COLLEGE, KOWLOON

Programme - Address by the school principal - School policy about subject selection - Briefing on subject combinations & selection/streaming procedure Recess - Elective subjects Part I Lunch - Elective subjects Part II

New Academic Structure HKDSE F.4 – F.6 F.1 – F.3 4-year Undergraduate Degree Sub degrees (AD, Higher Diploma, Diploma) 2013

NSS Curriculum 4 Core Subjects: Chinese Language English Language Mathematics Liberal Studies 2 or 3 Elective Subjects Other Learning Experiences (OLE): Moral and Civic Education, Community Service, Aesthetic Development, Physical Development and Career-related Experiences Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Student Learning Profile (SLP)

Student Learning Profile  academic performance in school  Other Learning Experiences  performance / award gained outside school  student’s self-accounts Quality, NOT quantity, that matters

Subjects offered at WYK Core Subjects Chinese Language English Language Mathematics Liberal Studies Elective Subjects BAFS Biology Chemistry Chinese History Economics Geography History ICT Physics Others Ethics and Religious Education P. E. Music Visual Arts OLE

ELEVEN Subject Groups 1Maths Mod 1Physics 2ChemistryBiology 2Maths Mod 1Physics 1ChemistryBiology 3Maths Mod 2Physics 1ChemistryEconomics 4Maths Mod 2Physics 1ICTEconomics 5Maths Mod 1Physics 1GeographyBiology 6Core onlyBAFSChemistryBiology 7 Core onlyBAFSChemistryEconomics 8 Core onlyBAFSGeographyChi. Hist. 9Core onlyBAFSGeographyEconomics 10Core onlyHistoryGeographyChi. Hist. 11Core onlyHistoryGeographyEconomics Group

Extended modules in Mathematics Module 1 – Calculus and Statistics2 classes Module 2 – Algebra and Calculus1 class

Elective Modules in Physics Physics 1 Energy and Use of Energy + Atomic World (2 classes) Physics 2 Energy and Use of Energy + Medical Physics (1 class)

Key points (I)  NO Clear Streaming into Arts/Commerce and Science Classes  NO elite classes  There is a quota for each subject group.  You may NOT be offered your 1 st choice subject group.

Key points (II)  There will be a School-based Assessment (SBA) component in more subjects (both cores and electives).  Most subjects consist of a compulsory part and an elective/extended part.

Assessment for selection Mid-year Exam (50%)Final Exam (50%)weighting English Language300English Language300 Chinese Language200Chinese Language200 Mathematics200Mathematics200 Chinese History100Chinese History100 History100History100 Geography100Geography100 Biology100Biology100 Chemistry100Chemistry100 Physics100Physics100

A Fourth Elective Subject  Either Ethics and Religious Studies or Music  Classes conducted after school and/or on Sat  Think TWICE before making your decision

Online Subject Selection via eClass  Login the school eClass system ( with your own accounthttp://eclass.wyk.edu.hk  Complete and submit the form no later than 15 April 2010 (11:59 pm)

How to choose your Electives Academic Performance NSS Subject Selection Interest Talent & Aptitude Further Studies

Plan of Further Studies Future Career Professional Executive Managerial Sports Cultural Academic Education Undergraduate Degree University Entrance Requirements Higher Degree

Which Electives do I need to take ? Degree in some professional areas (e.g. Medicine, Engineering) 1 or 2 electives in science or technology Extension module in Maths Degree in science 1 or 2 electives in science Extension module in Maths Degree in Language, Literature, Music and Visual Arts A relevant subject is preferred.

Online Resources EDB – 334 Bulletin HKEAA - HKDSE hkdse/

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