Introduction of HKDSE ExaminationIntroduction of HKDSE Examination

Dr Thomas CheungDr Thomas CheungDirector of Development and Educational AssessmentDirector of Development and Educational AssessmentHong Kong Examinations and Assessment AuthorityHong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority

1616thth August 2010August 2010

Current & New Academic Structures in Current & New Academic Structures in Hong KongHong Kong

Current Structure( 3+2+2+3 )

3-Year Undergraduate

Degree

Secondary 7HKALE

HKCEESecondary 6

Secondary 5

Secondary 4

Secondary 3

Secondary 2

Secondary 1

Current Structure( 3+2+2+3 )

3-Year Undergraduate

Degree

Secondary 7HKALE

HKCEESecondary 6

Secondary 5

Secondary 4

Secondary 3

Secondary 2

Secondary 1

New Structure( 3+3+4 )

4-Year Undergraduate

Degree

Senior Secondary 3

Senior Secondary 2

Senior Secondary 1

Secondary 3

Secondary 2

Secondary 1

New Structure( 3+3+4

4-Year Undergraduate

Degree

Senior Secondary 3

Senior Secondary 2

Senior Secondary 1

Secondary 3

Secondary 2

Secondary 1

To be examined for the first

time in 2012

HKDSE

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13

First cohort of NSS First cohort of NSS students to apply for students to apply for university admissionuniversity admission

NSSNSSF.6F.6

NSS NSS F.5F.5

New Senior New Senior Secondary (NSS)Secondary (NSS)

F.4F.4

(First Cohort of NSS (First Cohort of NSS students)students) First HKDSE First HKDSE

ExaminationExamination

HKALEHKALE

(Last offer for private (Last offer for private candidates)candidates)

HKALEHKALE

(Last offer for school (Last offer for school candidates in current candidates in current academic structure)academic structure)

HKCEEHKCEE

(Last offer for private (Last offer for private candidates)candidates)

HKCEEHKCEE

(Last offer for (Last offer for school candidates school candidates

in current in current academic structure)academic structure)

Current Current Academic Academic StructureStructure

New New Academic Academic StructureStructure

Implementation Timetable of HKDSEImplementation Timetable of HKDSE

Double Cohort Year (2012)Double Cohort Year (2012)

HKALE candidates study 3-year degree programmeHKDSE candidates study 4-year degree programme14,620 university places for each cohort

Reference MaterialsReference Materials

HKEAA E-newsPublications: a series of HKDSE booklets, HKDSE Standards-referenced Reporting Information PackagesHKEAA website: www.hkeaa.edu.hkSeminars

Selection of talentSelection of talentTraditional concept of Pass: 5 subjects attained Grade EEmployers & institutions set their own recruitment requirements based on their needs Generic descriptors could provide an overall brief description of the performance standards of candidates at different levels across subjectsExample:May, 2005Heads of Universities Committee (HUCOM) announced the minimum requirement for university entrance- Level 3 for Chinese Language & English Language - Level 2 for Mathematics & Liberal Studies

Standards of HKDSEStandards of HKDSEThe purpose of the design of assessment system is to capture the full range of achievement of candidatesLevels 4 and 5 will be set with reference to the standards of Grades A-D in HKALEReporting with reference to standards that remain constant over timePercentages of different levels awarded depend on the performance of candidatesMore information to tertiary institutions for selectionProvide information to employers for selecting suitable employeesAlignment with international best practice

HHKDSE: Certification & SelectionKDSE: Certification & Selection

To provide general qualification to S6 graduates for further education, employment and training

Local Recognition of HKDSELocal Recognition of HKDSE

2005

2006

2008

Heads of Universities Committee (HUCOM) issued a statement to confirm its support for all the 4 core subjects to be considered as mandatory minimum requirements for university requirementLevel 3 for Chinese Language and English LanguageLevel 2 for Mathematics and Liberal Studies

Universities announced specific requirements for admission to individual faculties and departments (In addition to the 4 core subjects, universities will include one to two elective subjects in their entrance requirements)

HUCOM indicated that “Student Learning Profile” will be considered as a good reference document in the admission process

Universities

Local Recognition of HKDSELocal Recognition of HKDSE

Sub-degree programmes (including Associate Degree and Higher Diploma programmes)

Minimum admission requirements

Chinese LanguageChinese Language

English LanguageEnglish Language

Other 3 subjectsOther 3 subjects

Level 2 or equivalent

Level 2 or equivalent

Local Recognition of HKDSELocal Recognition of HKDSE

EmployerDetails of the requirements for appointment to the civil servicewill be announced by the Civil Service Bureau (CSB) in the latter half of 2010Information sessions will be held to introduce qualification of the HKDSE to employers

International Recognition of HKDSEInternational Recognition of HKDSEAustralia

Recognised the level of HKDSE is comparable to that of the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education

UKHKDSE has been included in the UCAS TariffLevel 5 is comparable to Grade A in the GCE A LevelLevel 3 is comparable to Grade E in the GCE A Level

A survey is being conducted to collect admission information regarding requirements for the HKDSE in the latter half of 2010.Results will be announced on the HKEAA website.

Certificate of HKDSECertificate of HKDSE

Issued by the HKEAALevels attained by candidates are listedAt least one subject attained Level 1

Introduction of examination Introduction of examination framework of HKDSE Examinationframework of HKDSE Examination

Mrs Christina LeeMrs Christina LeeGeneral Manager General Manager –– Assessment DevelopmentAssessment Development

Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment AuthorityHong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority

NSS SubjectsNSS Subjects

24 New Senior Secondary Subjects4 Core Subjects:Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics, Liberal Studies

20 Elective Subjects﹕

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Economics, Ethics and Religious Studies, Geography, History, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Science : Integrated Science, Science: Combined Science, “Business, Accounting and Financial Studies”, Information and Communication Technology, Health Management and Social Care, Technology and Living, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Design and Applied Technology, Literature in English

A

SubjectsCategories

StandardsStandards--referenced Reporting (SRR)referenced Reporting (SRR)Category A: 24 NSS SubjectsCategory A: 24 NSS Subjects

NSS SubjectsNSS Subjects

Area of Studies of Applied Learning CoursesApplied ScienceBusiness, Management and LawCreative StudiesEngineering and ProductionMedia and CommunicationServicesB

SubjectsCategories

Reporting SystemReporting SystemCategory B: Applied Learning SubjectsCategory B: Applied Learning Subjects

AttainedAttained

Attained with DistinctionAttained with Distinction

Reported in 2 grades:

NSS SubjectsNSS Subjects

Other Language Subjects:FrenchGermanHindiJapaneseSpanishUrdu

The AS Level syllabuses and examination papers of the above language subjects will be provided by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).

C

SubjectsCategories

Reporting SystemReporting SystemCategory C: Other Language SubjectsCategory C: Other Language Subjects

Marking & grading will be conducted by CIE

AA

BB

CC

DD

EE

Advantages of SRRAdvantages of SRR

Greater transparency

Reporting with reference to standards that remain constant over time

Level descriptors spell out the standards required for different levels of performance

More information to students and teachers on how to improve learning and teaching

Generic DescriptorsGeneric Descriptors

elementary knowledge and understanding of the curriculum and the ability to apply the concepts and skills in simple familiar situations with supportability to identify and interpret information from simple sources with guidance ability to communicate simple ideas briefly

Level 1

basic knowledge and understanding of the curriculum and the ability to apply the concepts and skills in familiar situationsability to identify and interpret information from straightforward sources ability to communicate simple ideas in a balanced way

Level 2

adequate knowledge and understanding of the curriculum and the ability to apply the concepts and skills appropriately in different familiar situationsability to analyse and interpret information from a variety of sourcesability to communicate ideas and express views appropriately

Level 3

good knowledge and understanding of the curriculum and the ability to apply the concepts and skills effectively in unfamiliar situations with insightability to analyse, synthesise and interpret information from a variety of sourcesability to communicate ideas and express views logically

Level 4

comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the curriculum and the ability to apply the concepts and skills effectively in diverse and complex unfamiliar situations with insightability to analyse, synthesise and evaluate information from a wide variety of sourcesability to communicate ideas and express views concisely and logically

Level 5

Level Descriptors Level Descriptors -- English Language (Writing)English Language (Writing)

Level 2

Level 5

Level Descriptors Level Descriptors -- English Language (Speaking)English Language (Speaking)

Level 2

Level 5

Level Descriptors Level Descriptors -- Liberal StudiesLiberal Studies

• show basic knowledge and understanding of the key ideas and concepts of the subject by applyingrelevant knowledge and concepts to simple issues in particular contexts

• identify and gather relevant information• consider and interpret briefly the interdependence among personal, local, national and global issues

from some perspectives• describe viewpoints and give their own opinions and suggestions supported by a few examples• communicate simple ideas in a balanced way• identify evidence, demonstrate tolerance towards particular views• work with some reliance on teachers’ instructions and reflect broadly on the implementation of the

enquiry learning process

Level 2

• show comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the key ideas and concepts of the subject by applying relevant knowledge and concepts to a diverse range of complex issues in particular contexts

• identify, organise and analyse related information, which they provide in sufficient quantities• interpret and analyse coherently the interdependence among personal, local, national and global

issues from different perspectives• evaluate various viewpoints and synthesise their own opinions and suggestions on the basis of logical

arguments and sufficient examples• communicate ideas in a concise, logical, well-balanced and systematic way• solicit and conceptualise evidence and show respect for evidence, demonstrating open-mindedness

and tolerance towards a wide range of views and values• show initiative and self-management skills and reflect comprehensively and systematically

throughout the enquiry learning process

Level 5

Liberal StudiesLiberal Studies

Level 5 Level 2

SRR Information PackagesSRR Information Packages

SRR Information Packages published and distributed to schools in April – June 2009

CContents of the Information Packagesontents of the Information Packages

Assessment frameworkLevel descriptorsSample papers and suggested answers / marking guidelinesExemplars of typical candidate performanceListening test CD for language subjects

Uses of the Uses of the Information PackagesInformation Packages

Help students:Set clear goals and motivate them to learnAssess their understanding and skills, and monitor their own learning progressUnderstand the assessment requirements, the approaches and skills of answering questions, and the depth and breath of attempting different topics

HKDSE BookletHKDSE Booklet

Content:Structure of NSSImplementation Timetable of HKDSE ExaminationHKDSE SubjectsThe Reporting SystemLocal and International Recognition

Reference Materials for HKDSEReference Materials for HKDSECurriculum and Assessment Guideshttp://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?nodeid=5962&langno=2

Regulations and Assessment Frameworks for HKDSE http://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/hkdse/

Standards-referenced Reporting (SRR) Information Packages for HKDSE subjects

SBA Teachers’ Handbook for HKDSE subjectshttp://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/sba/sba_hkdse/index.html

Online ResourcesOnline ResourcesHKDSE E-newshttp://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/About_HKEAA/hkeaa_enewsletter/index.html

HKEAA websitehttp://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/

HKDSE Newsletterhttp://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/HKDSE/hkdse_newsletter/index.html

EDB websitehttp://www.edb.gov.hk/

EDB 334 Web Bulletinhttp://334.edb.hkedcity.net/EN/index.php

NSS School Information Networkhttp://cd.edb.gov.hk/334map

NSS Information Kithttp://cd.edb.gov.hk/334info/index_en.asp

Information about seminarsInformation about seminarswww.hkeaa.edu.hk >HKDSE > Progress of Promotion of HKDSE Qualification

www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/hkdse/progress_HKDSE_promotion/

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