Curriculum & Assessment in the

Junior Secondary

Major Concerns of MSS

MC1: Developing the Learnerin MSS Girls

Literacy & Numeracy

Critical Thinking & Problem-solving Skills

Communication & Collaboration Skills

Creativity & Innovation

Cultivating students

into self-directed and

reflective learners with

21st Century

Competencies

MC2: Forming

the Personin MSS Girls

Self-Awareness

Ingenuity

Love

Heroism

Transforming students

into respectful and

discerning persons with

Heroic Leadership

Qualities

10 Qualities of MSS Students / Graduates

What are the 3Cs?

Caring Compassionate Confident

What are the 3Rs?

Reflective Respectful Responsible

How about HOWD?

Honest Open-minded Wise Discerning

Whole School Language Policy

Students are Bi-literate and Trilingual

Teachers are qualified

Students are capable

Streaming in S1 & S2 for enhancement

Rich English Environment

English as the Medium of Instruction

Pre-S1 Summer Workshop

Group Photo on First Day

Schedule for 5-Day WorkshopTime 21/8

Monday22/8

Tuesday23/8

Wednesday24/8

Thursday25/8

Friday

9am – 12nn Maths Maths Chinese English English

12nn – 1pm Lunch

1pm – 4pm

Orientation

& School

Tour1pm – 4pm

Values

Formation1pm – 3pm

Chinese

Talk &

Book Fair*1pm – 3pm

Road Safety1 pm – 3pm

English1pm – 3pm

Catholic

Orientation3pm – 4pm

Chinese3pm – 4pm

Instrumental

and Choir3pm – 4pm

Prize Giving

Ceremony3pm – 4pm

Streaming /Split Class / Small Class for Challenge & Enhancement

Streaming and Split Classes in English

A B C D

S1 TOP Above

Average

Average Split class (2)

for Enhancement

S2 Mixed Mixed Mixed Split class (2)

for Enhancement

S3 Mixed Mixed Mixed Mixed

Streaming and Split Classes in Chinese

A B C D

S1 Parallel Class for PTH

(1) / Enhancement (1) /

Normal (2)

Parallel Class for PTH

(1) / Enhancement (1) /

Normal (2)

ChSL

Normal

Parallel Class for PTH

(1) / Enhancement (1) /

Normal (2)

S2 Parallel Class for PTH

(1) / Enhancement (1) /

Normal (2)

Parallel Class for PTH

(1) / Enhancement (1) /

Normal (2)

ChSL

Normal

Parallel Class for PTH

(1) / Enhancement (1) /

Normal (2)

S3 ChSL &

Parallel Class for PTH

(1) / Normal (1)

Parallel Class for

PTH (1) / Normal (1)

Parallel Class for

Remedial (1) /

Normal (2)

Parallel Class for

Remedial (1) /

Normal (2)

Streaming and Split Classes in Maths

A B C D

S1 Normal Normal Parallel Class for

Normal (2) /

Enhancement (2)

Parallel Class for

Normal (2) /

Enhancement (2)

S2 Normal Normal Parallel Class for

Normal (2) /

Enhancement (2)

Parallel Class for

Normal (2) /

Enhancement (2)

S3 Mixed Mixed Mixed Mixed

Special Maths Lessons for NCS will be offered in S1, S2 & S3 during Chi History / PTH Lessons

Modules in S1 & S2

Curriculum

16 subjects in S1-S2

18 subjects in S3

Modular Approach in S1 & S2

Helps students adjust to the increased number of subjects (16 altogether)

Allows them to focus on fewer subjects

Enables them to develop generic skills

9 Generic Skills

Modules in S1

First Term: E.P.A., Chinese History,

Second Term: Geography, History

Modules in S2

First Term: Geography, History

Second Term: E.P.A., Chinese History,

Project Learning in S1 & S2

Aims

Students acquire Knowledge, Skills & develop Attitude for life-long learning

Students are Inquisitive and take Initiative in Learning

Students become Intelligent and Independent Learners

Students are prepared for Independent Enquiry Study (IES) in Liberal Studies in S4-S6

Junior One Understanding & ManagingProject Learning

S1

How is it different?

Students go on a Field Trip in April

Collect Primary Source Data

Collect Secondary Source Data

Process is as important as Product

Work done at SCHOOL

Focus on Data Analysis Skills

Selection

of

Proper Data

Calculate

Interpret

Analyze

Summarize

S2 LEAD @ 2006

Learning through

Engineering

Art and

Design

Features

Product of MIT Media Lab

Micro-computer programming with input & output devices

A form of STEM / STEAM

Our Emphasis

Problem-based / Issue-based

Design and Creativity

Presentation Skills

Parents’ Role

Show an interest in what she is doing

Share your experience and views

Share useful and relevant information & materials

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Learning beyond the Classroom

Co-curricular Activities

Life-wide Learning Activities

World Classroom Programmes

Monthly Schedule Programmes

October Drama Appreciation

November Music Appreciation

December Chinese History Drama

January NA (Common Test)

February English Festival

March Chinese Choral Competition

April Gifted Programme 1: Study SMART

May Gifted Programme 2: FUN FAIR

S1 Co-curricular Activities (CCA) 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Programme Destination Time

Culture & Nature Seoul

South Korea

July 2018

English Immersion &

Enrichment Programme

Epsom

United Kingdom August 2018

Choir Competition Arezzo

Italy August 2018

World Classroom Programmes 2017-2018

Continuous Assessment &Common Tests

Continuous / Formative Assessment

Exams cause disruption & create pressure

Learning is a Continuous Process

Maximize learning time

Every Task is important

Components & WeightingQuizzes, Tests

Homework & Class Work

Projects & Presentations

Class Participation

Common Test / CT (30%)

Parent’s Signature only if less than 40%

Homework

Homework Policy in Letter to Parents

Collected / Corrected / Checked in Class

Individual / Group

Revision & Preparation

Good Time Management

Mark in School Diary

Common Tests for SEVEN subjects

7 Subjects

Chinese, English, Mathematics,

Literature, Integrated Science,

Modular Subjects: Chi Hist, E.P.A. / Geog, Hist

2-3 Subjects per day

30% of Syllabus of each Term

The NEED for Common Tests?

Horizontally: Regulate GRADES across the level

Vertically: Compare STANDARDS over the years

Common Tests 2017-2018

Schedule

First Term

January 5 / Friday 8 / Monday 9 / Tuesday

Second Term

June 8 / Friday 11 / Monday 12 / Tuesday

*NO make-up Common Tests*

Reporting &Meeting with Parents

First Term

• CAI Feedback Meeting (November)

• Report Card 1(February)

Second Term

• Second Term Assessment Review Meeting (July)

• Report Card 2 (July)

Special Needs (any time)

• Telephone Contact

• Meeting at School

Report Cards & Meeting With Parents

Thank You for your Attention!