Choice of NSS Elective Subjects Form 3 Formation

Choice of NSS Elective Subjects Form 3 Formation Level Assembly 30 th April 2009

Agenda 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Overall NSS curriculum framework Career path & further studies Elective subject choices Student option survey University entrance requirements Admission & allocation requirements Tentative timeline

Overall NSS Curriculum Framework New “ 334” Academic Structure 2015/16 2014/15 2013/14 2012/13 4 -year university degree programme HKDSE at 2012 2011/12 Form 2010/11 Form 2009/10 Form 2008/09 Form 2007/08 Form 2006/07 Form 6 5 4 3 2 1 New senior secondary Junior secondary

Career Path & Further Studies Work / Further Studies Professional Qualification 4 -year University Degree Programme Sub degrees E. g. Associate Degree, Higher Diploma, Diploma HKDSE Examination Senior Secondary Education

TSSS NSS Curriculum Framework 4 Core Subjects: Chinese Language English Language Mathematics Liberal Studies Elective Subjects: 3 elective subjects chosen from 12 NSS elective subjects (including Applied Learning Course) Other Learning Experiences Moral and Civic Education, Community Service, Aesthetic Development, Physical Development and Career-related Experiences

Elective Subject Choices 2012 HKDSE Examination 2011/12 2 X + 3 X 2010/11 Applied Learning 2009/10 3 X 2 X

Elective Subject Choices Elective Subjects: • • • • Chinese Literature Biology Chemistry Physics Combined Science 1 (PHY + CHEM) Combined Science 2 (CHEM + BIO) Economics Geography Chinese History Information & Communication Technology Business, Accountings & Finance Studies Applied Learning (Film & Video Studies)

What decisions you have to make? 1. To show your preferences on • • the the extended module in Mathematics; number of science subjects; order of sciences subjects; and order of elective subjects that you want to study. 2. Will you consider to take the Applied Learning Course offered in Form 5?

How to make the choices? Your teacher’s recommendations Your interest in the subjects Your ability Your parent’s expectations Your choices University admission requirements Your career aspiration

What’s next? • Based on the survey results, we will arrange the elective subjects in THREE blocks for you to choose: For example: 1 2 3 Subjects A / B / C / D/ E / F Subjects A / C / G / H / I / J Subjects D / E / G / K / L

University Entrance Requirements (updated on 18 th February 2008) University City. U HKBU LU CUHK HKIEd Poly. U HKUST HKU Entrance Requirements 4 Cores + 1 X 4 Cores + 4 Cores 1 or 2 X + 1 X + 2 X

University Entrance Requirements (updated on 5 th March 2009) • University School/Faculty/Programme requires Mathematics Extended Module: CUHK: – Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics and Risk Management Science Poly. U: – Applied Science, Construction & Land use, Engineering and Health Studies HKUST: – Science and Engineering HKU: – Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, Business Administration and Actuarial Science

Admission & Allocation Requirements Admission Requirements • 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 Requirements (1) • Information & Communication Technology – Grade E or above in Computer Literacy • Business, Accountings & Finance Studies – Grade E or above in Mathematics • Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Combined Science – Grade E or above in Integrated Science • Economics & Geography – Grade E or above in Contemporary Studies • Chinese History – Grade E or above in History Studies

Admission & Allocation Requirements (2) • History – Grade D or above in History Studies & English Language • Chinese Literature – Grade D or above in Chinese Language * Subject allocation based on overall performance and specific subject performance. * For taking 3 Science subjects i. e. Biology, Chemistry & Physics, student should obtain grade A in Integrated Science.

Tentative Timeline for Admission & Allocation 13/03 24 -27/03 08/05 14/05 15/05 22/05 10/07 10 -14/08 15/08 NSS Preparation Workshop NSS Preparation Week Submission of survey form Introduction of structured subject choices Parent’s Forum Submission of subject choice form Release of admission & allocation results Summer Fortification Programme Meeting students and parents