Junior I.H. Network
19.3.2005
On learning materials
and assessment
strategies
Siu Chi-kui
CCC Ming Kei College
Learning materials
Learning materials from
EMB: need modifications
• give more directions
• clarifications
Learning materials
Problems: (for S.1, 1st topic)
• too much to comprehend
• lots of writing
Learning materials
Problems:
• difficult to understand /
apply it to the archaeologist
scene
• need more consolidation
Learning materials
Adaptation of learning materials
• Amount of vocabulary
• Level of difficulty
• Clarification of concepts
Assessment strategies
Administrative arrangements:
1. lesson arrangement
• 55 min / lesson
• Longer time for
classroom activities
Assessment strategies
2. about assessment
•
continuous assessment
•
no half-yearly exam
• one final exam (50%
marks)
Assessment strategies
Reasons for continuous assessment:
• Some objectives – not able to
assess by examination.
• Class-based needs.
• Skills – to be assessed.
Assessment strategies
Modes of continuous
assessment:
• Portfolio
• Project
• Peer assessment
Assessment strategies
Classroom activities for
portfolio:
• Discussion and presentation
• Role play
Assessment strategies
Strategies
• Writing before activities
• Forming groups with
students of different level
Assessment strategies
Quizzes and examination:
• English vocabulary
• data response questions
• map reading skills (scales
and directions).
Assessment strategies
Problems in EMI schools:
• The texts are too difficult
• Students’ expression of ideas
Assessment strategies
Experiences:
• Chinese meaning
• Rearrangement of sources
• Break down the questions