Appendix E
HKDSE Economics - Framework of SBA Assessment Criteria
Raw mark
Area 1
(1-10 marks)
Economic Analysis
8-10 marks
Selection of an issue/topic for the task (if applicable)
1.
Area 2
(60%)
Presents an issue that requires independent thinking and
a relatively in-depth analysis (if applicable).
Organization and Communication
Area 3
(25%)
Use of language for effective communication
and argument
1a.
Uses language that expresses ideas clearly
and fluently.
Provision of relevant data (if applicable)
2.
Presents highly useful and relevant materials/information
for the task (if applicable).
1b.
Makes careful and comprehensive observations on the
issue concerned (if applicable).
1
Interpretation of information from the source materials
(and other reference materials, if any)
4.
1a.
Discerns and/or evaluates arguments,
proposals or policies related to the issue
concerned from different perspectives
and makes informed judgments.
1b.
Synthesises insightful, explorative ideas
and viewpoints on the issue concerned.
Use of tables, formulas or graphics to
illustrate the arguments (if applicable)
2.
Expresses accurately in economic terms the information
from the source materials (and other reference materials,
if any).
Uses well-labeled, clear and
easy-to-follow diagrams, tables and
formulas to effectively illustrate the
arguments (if applicable).
(15%)
Evaluation of arguments, proposals or
policies related to the issue concerned
from different perspectives
Presents well-organised and coherent
arguments.
Observations from student’s own experience (if applicable)
3.
Values and Reflections
Reflection on personal values
2.
Shows a high level of competence in
reflecting and evaluating his/her own
learning progress and gives insightful
implications.
Understanding of economic concepts and theories
Use of layout for effective presentation
Further exploration of the issue
concerned
5.
3.
3.
Shows an accurate understanding of economic concepts
and theories.
Analysis from different economic agents’ perspectives
6a.
6b.
Presents a logically consistent and comprehensive
economic analysis in prose, using any necessary aids
such as diagrams, tables and formulas, from different
economic agents’ perspectives.
Derives economic implications logically and
consistently.
Uses effective means and forms of
presentation/communication to bring out
the theme and arguments.
Proposes significant or inspiring
questions, with elaboration, for further
exploration.
OR
Citation and references
4.
Provides an accurate record of references
and sources.
Brings up excellent or inspiring ideas
when further exploring the issue
concerned.
4-7 marks
Selection of an issue/topic for the task (if applicable)
1.
Presents an issue that requires a moderate level of
independent thinking and analysis (if applicable).
Provision of relevant data (if applicable)
2.
Use of language for effective communication
and argument
1a.
1b.
Uses language that conveys a clear
message.
Identifies and/or compares arguments,
proposals or policies related to the issue
concerned from different perspectives
and makes some informed judgments.
1b.
Attempts to evaluate arguments,
proposals or policies related to the issue
concerned from different perspectives.
Presents arguments in an organised way.
Use of tables, formulas or graphics to
illustrate the arguments (if applicable)
3.
2.
Makes quite adequate observations on the issue
concerned (if applicable).
Interpretation of information from the source materials
(and other reference materials, if any)
Expresses in economic terms the information from the
source materials (and other reference materials, if any)
quite successfully.
Uses diagrams, tables and formulas to
illustrate the arguments quite effectively
(if applicable).
Use of layout for effective presentation
3.
2
Understanding of economic concepts and theories
Shows a fair understanding of economic concepts and
theories.
Analysis from different economic agents’ perspectives
6a.
Presents a moderate level of comprehensive and
consistent economic analysis.
6b.
Deduces logical conclusions.
4.
Reflection on personal values
2.
Uses a rather appropriate layout that
makes the report easy to comprehend.
Citation and references
5.
1a.
Presents a moderate amount of relevant materials/
information for the task (if applicable).
Observations from student’s own experience (if applicable)
4.
Evaluation of arguments, proposals or
policies related to the issue concerned
from different perspectives
Provides an inaccurate record of
references and sources with a few
mistakes.
Shows a moderate level of competence in
reflecting and evaluating his/her learning
progress and gives some insightful
implications.
Further exploration of the issue
concerned
3.
Proposes relevant questions, with some
elaboration, for further exploration.
OR
Presents a brief discussion when further
exploring the issue concerned.
1-3 marks
Selection of an issue/topic for the task (if applicable)
1.
Presents an issue that requires little independent thinking
and simple analysis (if applicable).
Provision of relevant data (if applicable)
2.
Use of language for effective communication
and argument
1a.
Shows limited language ability.
Evaluation of arguments, proposals or
policies related to the issue concerned
from different perspectives
1b.
Presents inconsistent arguments.
1a.
Lists arguments, proposals or policies
related to the issue concerned.
1b.
Attempts to compare arguments,
proposals or policies related to the issue
concerned from different perspectives.
Presents little information for the task (if applicable).
Observations from student’s own experience (if applicable)
Use of tables, formulas or graphics to
illustrate the arguments (if applicable)
3.
2.
Makes inadequate observations on the issue concerned
(if applicable).
Uses incomplete and difficult-to-follow
diagrams, tables and formulas (if
applicable).
Interpretation of information from the source materials
(and other reference materials, if any)
Use of layout for effective presentation
4.
3.
Attempts with limited success to express in economic
terms the information from the source materials (and
other reference materials, if any).
3
5.
Shows a weak understanding of economic concepts and
theories.
4.
2.
Uses an inappropriate layout that makes
the report not easy to comprehend.
Citation and references
Understanding of economic concepts and theories
Reflection on personal values
Provides an inaccurate record of
references and sources with many
mistakes.
Shows a low level of competence in
reflecting and evaluating his/her learning
progress and gives limited implications.
Further exploration of the issue
concerned
3.
Lists only a few simple questions for
further exploration.
OR
Analysis from different economic agents’ perspectives
0 marks
Notes:
6a.
Presents an incomprehensive economic analysis with
logical errors.
6b.
Attempts to draw a few conclusions.
Attempts to further explore the issue
concerned.
Zero marks will be given if the work submitted by a student fails to meet the minimum requirement of the assessment standard.
1.
Since not all three aspects in area 3 – values and reflections – are applicable to all issues/topics, the minimum requirement in area 3 is that students’ work should
cover at least one of the three aspects.
2.
Teachers are advised to avoid giving marks with decimal places for areas 1, 2 and 3. The total mark should be rounded up to the nearest integer.
3.
The SBA marks awarded by schools should reflect the rank order of its students as well as the relative difference between students’ achievemen
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