FORM 4 (2010-2011) STREAMING
NSS CURRICULUM
WAH YAN COLLEGE, KOWLOON
Programme
- Address by the school principal
- School policy about subject selection
- Briefing on subject combinations & selection/streaming
procedure
Recess
- Elective subjects Part I
Lunch
- Elective subjects Part II
New Academic Structure
Sub degrees
(AD, Higher Diploma,
Diploma)
4-year
Undergraduate
Degree
HKDSE
F.4 – F.6
F.1 – F.3
2013
NSS Curriculum
Hong Kong Diploma of
Secondary Education
4 Core Subjects:
Chinese Language
English Language
Mathematics
Liberal Studies
2 or 3
Elective
Subjects
Student Learning
Profile (SLP)
Other Learning
Experiences (OLE):
Moral and Civic Education,
Community Service,
Aesthetic Development,
Physical Development and
Career-related
Experiences
Student Learning Profile
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academic performance in school
Other Learning Experiences
performance / award gained outside
school
student’s self-accounts
Quality, NOT quantity, that matters
Subjects offered at WYK
Elective Subjects
Others
Core Subjects
Chinese Language
English Language
Mathematics
Liberal Studies
BAFS
Biology
Chemistry
Chinese History
Economics
Geography
History
ICT
Physics
Ethics and
Religious
Education
P. E.
Music
Visual Arts
OLE
ELEVEN Subject Groups
Group
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Maths Mod 1
Maths Mod 1
Maths Mod 2
Maths Mod 2
Maths Mod 1
Core only
Core only
Core only
Core only
Core only
Core only
Physics 2
Physics 1
Physics 1
Physics 1
Physics 1
BAFS
BAFS
BAFS
BAFS
History
History
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
ICT
Geography
Chemistry
Chemistry
Geography
Geography
Geography
Geography
Biology
Biology
Economics
Economics
Biology
Biology
Economics
Chi. Hist.
Economics
Chi. Hist.
Economics
Extended modules in Mathematics
Module 1 – Calculus and Statistics 2 classes
Module 2 – Algebra and Calculus
1 class
Elective Modules in Physics
Physics 1
Energy and Use of Energy + Atomic World (2 classes)
Physics 2
Energy and Use of Energy + Medical Physics (1 class)
Key points (I)
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NO Clear Streaming into Arts/Commerce and
Science Classes
NO elite classes
There is a quota for each subject group.
You may NOT be offered your 1st choice subject
group.
Key points (II)
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There will be a School-based Assessment (SBA)
component in more subjects (both cores and
electives).
Most subjects consist of a compulsory part and an
elective/extended part.
Assessment for selection
Mid-year Exam (50%)
Final Exam (50%)
weighting
weighting
English Language
Chinese Language
Mathematics
300
200
200
English Language
Chinese Language
Mathematics
300
200
200
Chinese History
History
Geography
100
100
100
Chinese History
History
Geography
100
100
100
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
100
100
100
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
100
100
100
A Fourth Elective Subject
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Either Ethics and Religious Studies or Music
Classes conducted after school and/or on Sat
Think TWICE before making your decision
Online Subject Selection via eClass
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Login the school eClass system
(http://eclass.wyk.edu.hk) with your own account
Complete and submit the form no later than 15
April 2010 (11:59 pm)
How to choose your Electives
Academic
Performance
Interest
NSS
Subject
Selection
Further
Studies
Talent &
Aptitude
Plan of Further Studies
Sports
Cultural
Academic
Education
Executive
Managerial
Professional
Future Career
Higher Degree
Undergraduate Degree
University Entrance Requirements
Which Electives do I need to take ?
Degree in some professional
areas
(e.g. Medicine, Engineering)
1 or 2 electives in science or
technology
Extension module in Maths
Degree in science
1 or 2 electives in science
Extension module in Maths
Degree in Language,
Literature, Music and Visual
Arts
A relevant subject is preferred.
Online Resources
EDB – 334 Bulletin
http://www.edb.gov.hk/334
HKEAA - HKDSE
http://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/
hkdse/
Contact me (Mr. K.K. Lee)
Seat 48
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