Preparation for the HKDSE Examination

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Preparation for the Hong Kong Preparation for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Diploma of Secondary Education

(HKDSE) Examination(HKDSE) Examination

May 2011May 2011

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Focus of the SessionFocus of the Session

The New Qualification of HKDSE

Quality Assurance Procedures

Examination Arrangements for 2012 HKDSE

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The New Qualification of HKDSEThe New Qualification of HKDSE

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Impetus and Aims of the ReformImpetus and Aims of the Reform

Why is it better for Hong Kong?

1. Each student is better prepared for whole-person development & life-long learning according to diverse interests, talents & aptitude.

2. Hong Kong be part of the global education system with alignment of structure (12 + 4),smoother pathways to local and overseas studies, student exchange between HK & other countries.

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Catering for Diverse Talents & Stretching PotentialsCatering for Diverse Talents & Stretching Potentials

Key Learning Areas Subjects (Electives)

Personal, Social and Humanities Education

Chinese HistoryEconomicsEthics and Religious Studies GeographyHistoryTourism and Hospitality Studies

Science Education

BiologyChemistryPhysicsScience (Integrated, Combined)

Technology Education

Business, Accounting and Financial StudiesDesign and Applied Technology Health Management and Social CareTechnology and LivingInformation and Communication Technology

Arts Education MusicVisual Arts

Physical Education Physical Education6

How can Liberal Studies develop independent How can Liberal Studies develop independent & critical thinking?& critical thinking?

Issues in Liberal Studies

English Language X2

Other LearningExperiences X3

Chinese Language

Mathematics

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Use contemporary issues to

broaden horizons of students

connect knowledge of different discipline and develop multi-perspective thinking

develop critical thinking, creativity, values & attitudes

An Independent Enquiry Studyto develop self-learningcapabilities

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SBA in the HKDSESBA in the HKDSE

Typically contributes about 20% of subject marks

Assessment areas include outcomes which cannot be easily assessed through public examinations, e.g. laboratory work, project work, portfolios

Conducted in S5 and S6 by subject teachers during the course of learning and teaching

Implemented in 12 subjects in 2012 HKDSE, gradually extended to other subjects from 2014 onward

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Some Guiding PrinciplesSome Guiding PrinciplesSBA a part of the public assessment in the HKDSE

SBA can assess skills / outcomes not included in public examinations

SBA integral to learning and teaching

A unified approach for all subjects, making reference to the best practices in CE / AL

EDB, HKEAA, schools and students all play a part in SBA implementation

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SBA HandbooksSBA Handbooks

SBA requirements stipulated in SBA School Leaders’ Handbook and Teachers’ Handbooks for individual subjects (published in mid 2009)

Schools to submit marks in S5 and S6

HKEAA to moderate SBA marks, after schools submit S6 marks and samples of work in early 2012

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Applied Learning Applied Learning -- Curriculum ContentsCurriculum Contents

Career-related

competencies

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Thinking S

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People S

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Values &

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Applied Science

Business, Management & Law

Creative Studies

Engineering & Production

Media & Communication

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Applied Learning Applied Learning -- AssessmentAssessment

Assessment objectives covering fivecurriculum pillars:

1. Career-related Competencies

2. Foundation Skills

3. Thinking Skills

4. People Skills

5. Values and Attitudes

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International RecognitionInternational RecognitionThe HKDSE has secured recognition from overseas academic agencies, universities and governments… HK Delegations to Canada, the US, the UK, Australia, South East

Asia… Positive response! Australia has recognised the HKDSE as equivalent to the Australian

Senior Secondary Certificate of Education.

UCAS Study: Standards of the HKDSE is broadly comparable to GCE (AL) Examination -

Level of HKDSE

Broadly comparable to GCE A Level

5 Grade A4 Grade C3 Grade E

UCAS: Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UK)

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Vocational education and training(e.g. Diploma and Certificate programmes offered by the Vocational Training Council (VTC))(Students with various exits)

Employment (Civil Service Bureau taking the lead)

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education

(HKDSE)

Study outside Hong Kong(Australia, UK, Canada, USA, Europe…)

4-year degree programmes(Levels 3,3,2,2 in core subjects + 1 or 2 elective subjects)Post-secondary programmes(including Associate Degree, Higher Diploma)(5 Level 2s, including English & Chinese)

Multiple Pathways to Higher Education & Work – Global PassportMultiple Pathways to Higher Education & Work – Global Passport

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Quality Assurance ProceduresQuality Assurance Procedures

Publications to be released in May:

HKDSE Quality Assurance Framework(booklet and pamphlet)

Grading Procedures and Standards-referenced Reporting in the HKDSE examination

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Quality Assurance Procedures

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HKDSE Quality Assurance FrameworkHKDSE Quality Assurance Framework

Objectives

Safeguard standards

Ensure compliance with established guidelines and regulations and quality of delivery

Ensure fairness and reliability of results to achieve local and international recognition

Strive for continuous improvement with two-way feedback

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HKDSE Core ProcessesHKDSE Core Processes

Setting of exam papers

Conduct of exams

Processing and reporting of results

Post-exam review

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Setting of Exam PapersSetting of Exam Papers

In accordance with C&A Guides

Moderation committees with subject expertise and knowledge of curriculum

Specifications grid to ensure appropriate coverage of learning outcomes and assessment objectives

Rigorous mechanism for checking and proofreading

Stringent security measures to ensure confidentiality

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Conduct of ExamsConduct of Exams

Regulations to ensure fairness

Different communication channels and support systems e.g. PEIC and PECSS

Secure storage and delivery of exam papers to ensure confidentiality

Oral Recording System

Training for exam personnel

Onsite checking and audits

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Processing and Reporting of ResultsProcessing and Reporting of Results

More papers/questions to be double-marked to improve reliability (e.g. LS, HMSC and Chinese History)

OSM implemented for all core subjects and major electives (a total of 16 subjects)

OSM facilitates double-marking; enhances security, efficiency, accuracy and marking quality; and provides data for standards-referenced grading and item-level feedback to schools

More markers needed to mark at assessment centres

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Quality Marking: Quality Marking: Supply of MarkersSupply of Markers

Adequate supply of markers based on survey conducted in November 2010 but:

More day release needed for teacher markers to enable better utilisation of 1,200 workstations

Priority given to marker applicants with approval for day release

Feasibility study on setting up mini-assessment centres in different districts to provide more workstations and improve access for teachers

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Quality Marking: Quality Marking: Marker TrainingMarker Training

Marking schemes

Sample scripts and standardisationscripts

Standardisation meetings

Monitoring and checkmarking

Special training workshops for HKDSE LS teachers

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SBA Moderation MechanismSBA Moderation Mechanism

Best practice adapted from CE and AL

Statistical moderation supplemented with sample review for majority of subjects

Expert moderation for DAT and VA

Moderation on school basis

Selection of samples by stratified random sampling (except for English Language)

Ensure comparability of scores awarded by different schools

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Reporting SystemReporting System

Level 5 sub-divided into 5, 5* and 5** for finer discrimination at the top end to facilitate selection

Performance below Level 1 designated as ‘Unclassified’ and not reported on certificate

Category A subjectsStandards-referenced reporting to be adopted for all Category A subjects

Results reported in 5 levels, with 5 being the highest

Level descriptors and exemplars to illustrate typical performance of candidates at each level

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Reporting System: Profile ReportingReporting System: Profile Reporting

Chinese Language and English Language: levels for individual components (R/W/L/S/ integrated skills) reported as well as overall subject level

Combined Science: two chosen components (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) separately reported in addition to overall subject level

Mathematics: Compulsory and Extended Parts separately reported

SBA marks integrated into overall subject level

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Standard Setting and GradingStandard Setting and GradingJudge panels comprising subject experts responsible for setting cut scores for different levels of performance based on:

Exemplars and level descriptors

Candidates’ actual performance

Exam statistics and feedback from markers

Recommendations derived from application of statistical models

For elective subjects, Group Ability Index (GAI) based on achievement of relevant candidates in the four core subjects to be used as reference

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Standards MaintenanceStandards Maintenance

Standards held constant across years

Mapping cut scores of previous year to those of current year by means of test equating techniques using monitoring test results

Additional information provided to judge panels in 2013 and beyond:- library scripts - statistically-generated suggested cuts cores

based on monitoring test results

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Category B SubjectsCategory B SubjectsAssessment of Applied Learning subjects undertaken by course providers

HKEAA responsible for moderation of assessment results submitted to ensure consistency of standards within subjects and across subject areas

Results reported at two levels: ‘Attained’ and ‘Attained with Distinction’

‘Attained with Distinction’ deemed to be comparable to Level 3 or above in Category A subjects so proportion of candidates awarded this level will be based on GAI for Level 3 or above

Performance below ‘Attained’ designated as ‘Unattained’ and not reported on certificate

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Category C SubjectsCategory C Subjects

Six other languages: French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish and Urdu

Exam papers set, and marking and grading conducted by Cambridge International Examinations

Results reported in five grades (A - E) on HKDSE certificate

Achievement below grade E designated as ‘Ungraded’ and not reported on certificate

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PostPost--exam Reviewexam Review

Exam paper Quality Audit to identify areas for improvement

Internal audit and risk monitoring

External overseas vetting / peer review to maintain international recognition

Post-mortem review by internal meetings and subject committees

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Examination Arrangements for 2012 HKDSE

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PurposePurpose

Advance planning for schools

Joint partnership for successful delivery of HKDSE

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Highlights of Examination ArrangementsHighlights of Examination Arrangements

Examination timetable

Practice papers

Examination venues and invigilation

HKDSE Examination Online Services

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Examination TimetableExamination Timetable

Category A (24 NSS subjects)

Written exams from 28 March to 3 May 2012

Chinese Language and English Language Speaking Tests from early May to end May 2012; Monday to Saturday

Practical exams of Physical Education and Music from Feb – April 2012

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Examination TimetableExamination Timetable

Category C (Other Languages) subjects

All 6 other languages subjects will be offered in Nov 2011 series Written and oral exams from mid Oct to mid Nov 2011

Only French and Spanish will be offered in Jun 2012 series Exam dates will be announced subject to confirmation

by CIE

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Practice PapersPractice Papers

Practice papers for all 24 Category A subjectswill be provided to schools according to a set timetable between 4 and 16 January 2012

Four core subjects (Chin Lang, Liberal Studies, Eng Lang & Maths) on 6 weekdays, 4 – 11 January 2012

The other 20 elective subjects to be delivered on 9 weekdays (4 – 16 January 2012) based on the subjects offered by individual schools

Reserve dates: 17 & 18 January 2012

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Listening test CDs and tapescripts for the two language subjects, samples of speaking papers, special question papers (e.g. Braille, enlarged) for SEN candidates

Marking schemes of respective subjects to be provided within the next working day after delivery

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Compilation of schools’ requirements

Confirm the subjects, quantity and language version of the practice papers required by individual schools

A reply form to be completed by schools in May/June 2011

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Around 10 to 12 schools to be invited to take part in pilot study of core subjects and new subject (e.g. Health Management & Social Care)

List of schools to be randomly selected, similar to the research tests done annually

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Examination Venues and InvigilationExamination Venues and Invigilation

More exam centres needed due to significant overlap of DSE and AL exam periods

Written exams to be held in 2012:

DSE Liberal Studies2/4

DSE Maths (Compulsory Part)16/4

DSE Eng Lang30 - 31/3

DSE Chi Lang28 - 29/3

AS Use of English26 - 27/3

AS Chi Lang & Culture23 - 24/3

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Examination Venues and InvigilationExamination Venues and Invigilation

Some schools may need to close for a maximum of 5 days to provide classrooms for the DSE core subject exams

Some major AL subjects and small-entry DSE subjects are scheduled during the Easter break

More oral exam centres needed for AL and DSE; speaking exams to be conducted from Monday to Saturday (The Saturdays involved are: AL - 3, 10 & 17 Mar 2012; DSE - 5, 12, 19 & 26 May 2012)

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SchoolsSchools’’ SupportSupport

Reserve school halls and classrooms for both written and speaking exams

Avoid holding school functions on exam days with the largest entries

Arrange teaching staff to serve as Centre Supervisors and invigilators, especially during Easter break

Schools to confirm the availability of their venues in May/June 2011

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HKDSE Examination Online ServicesHKDSE Examination Online Services

An online platform for schools and private candidates to access the examination-related functions via online portal

User accounts, passwords and user manuals will be provided to all participating schools

Briefings, training workshops and helpdesk will be provided to schools

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HKDSE Examination Online Services

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SBA mark submission for Secondary 5

Launch of the School-based Assessment System (SBAS) on 18 April 2011 with hotline support during office hours

Schools collected user accounts, password slips and user manuals between 18 and 21 April 2011

Briefing sessions for schools already completed in mid April; hands-on training workshops for teachers at Wan Chai Assessment Centre from 26 April to 20 May

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Exam registration for Nov 2011 series of Category C subjects in June/July 2011

Briefing for schools offering Category C subjects on the use of the online registration system in mid June 2011

User accounts for School Examination Officer and user manual to schools concerned in mid to late June 2011 (registration from late June to mid July 2011)

Announcement regarding the registration period, applications for special examination arrangements and online portal service for private candidates

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Exam registration for all Categories and June 2012 series of Category C subjects in September 2011

Briefing sessions for schools on the use of the online registration system in mid September 2011

User accounts for School Examination Officer and user manual to schools in early September (registration from late September to mid October 2011)

Applications for examination fee remission during registration

Announcement regarding the registration period and online portal service for private candidates

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Online Application System for SEN Candidates in September 2011

Briefing sessions for schools on the use of the new SEN System in early/mid September 2011

User account(s) for SEA Application Officer and user manual to schools in early September 2011

Invitation of applications from school candidates for 2012 and 2013 and private candidates for 2012

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Maintenance of School Information and Examination Accommodation

Schools to update school information and examination accommodation via online portal

HKEAA to confirm the use of examination accommodation with schools

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Release of Examination Results / Rechecking & Remarking

Briefing sessions for schools on the use of the above Systems with technical support for schools

Testing and trial of the online release of examination results with schools

Release of results: 20 July 2012

Application for rechecking & remarking of results via online portal by 27 July 2012

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Working together for the smooth delivery of the HKDSE in the

double cohort year

Thank you

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Preparation for the HKDSE Examination