form 4 (2010-2011) streaming nss curriculum wah yan college, kowloon
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FORM 4 (2010-2011) 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 Undergraduat
e Degree
Sub degrees (AD, Higher
Diploma, Diploma)
2013
NSS Curriculum
4 Core Subjects:Chinese
LanguageEnglish
LanguageMathematics
Liberal Studies
2 or 3Electiv
eSubjec
ts
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
MathematicsLiberal Studies
Elective Subjects
BAFSBiology
ChemistryChinese History
EconomicsGeography
HistoryICT
Physics
Others
Ethics and Religious Education
P. E.Music
Visual ArtsOLE
ELEVEN Subject Groups
1 Maths Mod 1 Physics 2 ChemistryBiology 2 Maths Mod 1 Physics 1 ChemistryBiology 3 Maths Mod 2 Physics 1 ChemistryEconomics 4 Maths Mod 2 Physics 1 ICTEconomics 5 Maths Mod 1 Physics 1 GeographyBiology 6 Core only BAFS Chemistry Biology 7 Core only BAFS Chemistry Economics 8 Core only BAFS Geography Chi. Hist. 9 Core only BAFS Geography Economics10 Core only History Geography Chi. Hist.11 Core only History GeographyEconomics
Group
Extended modules in Mathematics
Module 1 – Calculus and Statistics2 classes
Module 2 – Algebra and Calculus 1 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 1st 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%)
weightingweightingEnglish Language300 English Language300Chinese Language 200 Chinese Language
200Mathematics 200 Mathematics
200
Chinese History 100 Chinese History 100History 100 History
100Geography 100 Geography 100
Biology 100 Biology100
Chemistry 100 Chemistry 100Physics 100 Physics
100
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 (
http://eclass.wyk.edu.hk) with your own account
Complete and submit the form no later than 15 April 2010 (11:59 pm)
How to choose your Electives
AcademicPerformance
NSSSubjectSelection
Interest
Talent &Aptitude
Further Studies
Plan of Further Studies
Future Career
Professional
Executive
Managerial
SportsCultural
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 technologyExtension module in Maths
Degree in science 1 or 2 electives in scienceExtension module in Maths
Degree in Language, Literature, Music and Visual Arts
A relevant subject is preferred.
Online Resources
EDB – 334 Bulletinhttp://www.edb.gov.hk/334
HKEAA - HKDSEhttp://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/hkdse/
