nss information & communication technology briefing

NSS Information & Communication Technology Briefing Sessions:Public Examination

11, 12 & 15 Dec 20082 p.m. – 5 p.m.

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Programme

Q & A16:30-17:00

SRR & Exemplars16:00-16:30

Break15:45-16:00

Rationale of Standards-referenced Reporting (SRR)

15:25-15:45

Curriculum & Sample Papers14:45-15:25

Assessment Framework & latest development14:15-14:45

Registration14:00-14:15

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Assessment Framework

� Paper 1 Compulsory part, 55%, 2 hours � Paper 2 Elective part, 25%, 1 hour 30 minutes

2A Databases2B Data Communications & Networking2C Multimedia Production & Web Site Dev.2D Software Dev.� School-based Assessment (SBA), 20%

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SBA: Project Assessment Criteria

� Objective & Analysis� Design & Implementation� Practical ICT Skills� Testing & Evaluation� Conclusion & Discussion� Documentation� Creativity� Project Management

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How can schools plan for SBA Implementation

� Conduct SBA as an integral part of teaching and learning and not treat it as an “add-on”� Set up school’s own assessment plan, specify the

number of assessment activities to be conducted for individual subjects� Coordinate the conduct of the SBA across subjects so

that students’ work will not be concentrated into one or two critical months� Incorporate SBA as a part of schools’ internal

assessment program and replace some of the current assessment activities, e.g. assignments, tests etc

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SBA Submission

� 2010 Oct� Publication of project titles

� 2011 Early June (1st Submission)� Objective & Analysis (20%)

� 2012 Late Feb (2nd Submission)� Other parts (80%)

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Proposed SBA Mark Submission Coordination across subjects in 2012 HKDSE and HKALE (Draft as of Oct 08)

1. 2011 (S5 for HKDSE and S6 for HKALE)

HKDSE HKALE

Mid May Early June Mid June Late June Early July Mid July Late June Early July

LS – Stage 1 DAT

ICT

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Combined Science

Chi Lang

Integrated Science

History

Visual Arts

Chi History

Eng Lang

Chemistry Chinese Lang &

Culture

Chi Lit

2. 2012 (S6 for HKDSE and S7 for HKALE)

HKDSE HKALE

Mid Oct Mid Jan Early Feb Mid Feb Late Feb Early Mar Late Mar Early Mar Mid Mar Late Mar

LS – Stage 2 LS – Stage 3 History

DAT

Visual Arts

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

Combined

Science

ICT

Chi History

Integrated

Science

Chi Lang Eng Lang LS

Electronics

Computer

Applications

Computer

Studies

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

GPA

Visual Arts

Chi Lang &

Culture

Chi Lit

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� Private candidates will NOT need to complete the SBA component. Their subject mark will be based entirely on their public examination results and adjusted accordingly.

� Private candidates who have SBA marks obtained in previous examinations are NOT allowed to carry these marks to the current examination

Private Candidates

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School Repeaters and Transfer Candidates

� Both will need to submit SBA marks for S6 only, which will be proportionally adjusted to 15%.

� They should follow the same SBA programmeas the other S6 students in their class.

� Minimum (80%) –All parts other than “Objective & Analysis”

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Assessment Development

� SBA Professional Development Programme� 6/2009-10/2010

� SBA Handbook� Sample Papers� SRR Handbook

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http://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/hkdse/ict

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E-platformhttp://sfcs.edb.hkedcity.net

Thank You

DRAFT (Updated as of 3-Dec-08)

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Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination

Information and Communication Technology SBA Assessment Record

School Name:

School Code:

Student Name:

Class/Class No.:

Project Title:

DECLARATION BY STUDENT

I certify that the project I submit for NSS Information and Communication Technology School-based Assessment is my own work. I acknowledge that if I copy from someone else or allow another candidate to copy from me, or if I cheat in any other ways, I may be disqualified from the entire Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education.

Candidate’s Signature: Date:


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Feedback on School-based Assessment

The following assessment criteria aim to help teachers and students conduct the project work. The School-based Assessment emphasises the testing of understanding, the practical application of knowledge and the use of processing skills. Hence, the use of the assessment criteria or anything else which encourages rote learning should be considered outmoded and pedagogically unsound.

Objective & Analysis

Give a description of the project assignment. Describe details of the equipment and techniques used and explain the choice of methods.

� Give brief details of the problem

and the situation � Identify requirements of the

intended users � State the sub-problems � Superficially define the scope of

the project

� Produce a complete description of the problem and the situation

� Clearly identify the requirements of the intended users

� Clearly identify the sub-problems � Clearly define the scope of the

project

� Produce a clear, accurate and reasonable description of the problem and the situation

� Clearly describe appropriate sub-problems and the links between them

� Identify and explain the requirements of the intended users

� Demonstrate thorough understanding of the key concepts involved in the problem

� Define the scope of the project in detail

� State an alternative way of solving the problem

� State the choice of IT tools supported by reasons

� Identify and describe an alternative way of solving the problem

� Clearly describe the choice of IT tools / way of solving the problem

� Indicate an appropriate usage of the selected IT tools

� Identify and evaluate one or more alternative ways of solving the problem

� Produce clear comparisons of different IT tools

� Justify the choice of IT tools using appropriate terminology

� Provide sound reasons for the choice

� Demonstrate a good understanding of the strengths and the weaknesses of different ways of solving the problems

1 – 8 9 – 14 15 – 20

Feedback (mark & comment):


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Design & Implementation

Give a description of the design for the solution for such problems. Demonstrate results and evidence of the implementation process.

� Outline the design of the solution � Attempt to establish a link

between all different parts of the solution

� Produce a clear and reasonable description of the design of the solution

� Identify the relationship between the essential parts of the solution

� Produce a comprehensive, concise, precise and logical description of the design of the solution

� Justify the design based on supporting theories or concepts learnt in the subject

� Highlight the special features of the design

� Demonstrate an awareness of the necessary data/information collection, capture and input

� Demonstrate reasonable data/information collection, capture and input

� Demonstrate effective and comprehensive data/information collection, capture and input

� Demonstrate an awareness of the necessary data/information verification and validation

� Demonstrate reasonable data/information verification and validation

� Demonstrate effective and comprehensive data/information verification and validation

� Carry out data/information processing relevant to the problem

� Demonstrate reasonably good quality of Data/information processing

� Demonstrate effective, efficient and comprehensive data/information processing

� Create an output format that can be partially tested as a solution to the problem

� Create an output format that can be tested as a solution to the problem

� Create an appropriate output format that can easily be tested as a solution to the problem

1 – 10 11 – 18 19 – 25



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Practical ICT Skills

Demonstrate practical ICT skills in different phases. � Use resources with relevant ICT

skills � Demonstrate appropriate ICT

skills occasionally

� Use resources with ICT skills and understanding

� Demonstrate appropriate ICT skills adequately

� Demonstrate effective ICT skills in the appropriate use of resources

� Demonstrate a good understanding of resources

� Demonstrate appropriate ICT skills coherently

1 – 4 5 – 7 8 – 10


Testing & Evaluation

Perform testing and evaluation of the solution for such problems. � Record test results � Produce descriptions of the

evaluation

� Record most of test results according to the testing plan

� Evaluate the effectiveness of the solution relative to the original problem

� Record all test results according to the testing plan

� Evaluate the test results against the expected outcomes clearly and accurately

� Demonstrate a comprehensive methodology in testing and evaluation

1 – 4 5 – 7 8 – 10



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Conclusion & Discussion

Draw a conclusion related to the objectives and consider the limitations. Make suggestions for the solution for such problems.

� Draw a conclusion with reasons � Suggest improvements to the

solution � Demonstrate an awareness of the

further development

� Draw a conclusion by referring to evidence collected

� Reflect the student’s learning process

� Suggest some practical improvements to the solution

� Discuss the further development of the solution

� Draw a concise and accurate conclusion from the implementation process

� Reflect the student’s learning process effectively

� Suggest and explain improvements made as a consequence of testing

� Demonstrate a clear and comprehensive understanding of the solution in further development

1 – 4 5 – 7 8 – 10


Documentation

Produce a summary report of the project. Sources of assistance including materials and persons consulted must be included.

� Produce a fair document with text

and illustration � Acknowledge sources of

assistance � Produce text which is mostly

comprehensible but there may be mistakes in spelling, punctuation and grammar

� Produce a document with a comprehensive and sensible style

� Generally demonstrate accuracy in spelling, punctuation and grammar

� Use text and illustrations effectively

� Acknowledge the essential sources of assistance

� Express ideas and visions successfully

� Produce a document using a good writing style and appropriate terminology

� Demonstrate effective skills in the appropriate use of text and illustrations in detailed instructions in the document

� Acknowledge all sources of assistance

� Organise and present the objectives and original thought effectively

1 – 4 5 – 7 8 – 10



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Creativity & Project Management

Demonstrate the ability to produce original ideas, or to make something new or imaginative.

Demonstrate the ability to manage the phases of the project assignment.

� Design and implement a solution very similar to (or even the same as) an existing solution

� Produce a plain design of the solution

� Maintain steady progress � Identify a few internal and

external factors changed during the process and try to accommodate them

� Provide some new ideas in analysing the problem and/or designing the solution

� Demonstrate awareness of whether the solution is user-friendly

� Work according to the schedule � Identify some internal and

external factors changed during the process, and adjust or adapt to accommodate them

� Demonstrate an imaginative use of ICT tools in the solution

� Create an innovative design for the solution

� Produce templates, macros and so on for users (if any) to improve the effectiveness and efficiency

� Work out the project proactively � Identify some major internal and

external factors changed during the process, and adjust or adapt to accommodate them

1 – 5 6 – 10 11 – 15


Total Mark: / 100

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