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

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

3. 1. NSS Curriculum Structure in MSC

4. 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)

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.

11. 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)

12. 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

13. e.g. Biology

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

15. 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)

16. 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

17. 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.

18. 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 : (Exception: ICT: VA: 20)
(Total number of F.3 students = 168)

19. For example

21. 2016 HKDSE Registration (from HKEAA)

22. 2017 HKDSE Registration (from HKEAA)

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

24. 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

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

26. 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.

27. 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

28. 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.

29. 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.

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

31. 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.

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

33. No. of F.4 students taking Other Languages
Japanese
French
First Term 2 11
Second Term 7
First Term 4
Second Term
First Term 1
Second Term
HKDSE 2015 (1st cohort)
1 (Grade B = Point 5.5)
* Lessons are conducted on Saturdays.

34. Online Survey on Students’ Preference of 10 NSS Elective Subjects
Student Login

35. Online Survey on Students’ Preference of 10 NSS Elective Subjects

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

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

38.
Step 3 : Complete the “Survey on Student Option For NSS Subjects (2016 – 2017)”

39. 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).

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

41. 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.

42. Useful Information for NSS Subject Selection (2017 – 2018)

43. School Homepage :
NSS Information

44. School Homepage: NSS: U & I

48. E導航

50. Parents' Seminars on "Senior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choices" in 16/17 School Year

52. Q & A