Choice of NSS Elective Subjects Form 3 Formation Level Assembly 30th April 2009

Agenda 1.Overall NSS curriculum framework 2.Career path & further studies 3.Elective subject choices 4.Student option survey 5.University entrance requirements 6.Admission & allocation requirements 7.Tentative timeline

Overall NSS Curriculum Framework New “334” Academic Structure 2015/16 4-year university degree programme 2014/ / / /12 Form /11 Form /10 Form /09 Form /08 Form /07 Form 1 HKDSE at 2012 Junior secondary New senior secondary

Career Path & Further Studies Senior Secondary Education HKDSE Examination 4-year University Degree Programme Sub degrees E.g. Associate Degree, Higher Diploma, Diploma Professional Qualification Work / Further Studies

TSSS NSS Curriculum Framework 4 Core Subjects: Chinese Language English Language Mathematics Liberal Studies Elective Subjects: 3 elective subjects chosen from 12 NSS elective subjects (including Applied Learning Course) Other Learning Experiences Moral and Civic Education, Community Service, Aesthetic Development, Physical Development and Career-related Experiences

Elective Subject Choices 3X 2X + Applied Learning 2X HKDSE Examination 2009/ / /

Elective Subject Choices Elective Subjects: Chinese Literature Biology Chemistry Physics Combined Science 1 (BIO + CHEM) Combined Science 2 (CHEM + PHY) Economics Geography Chinese History History Information & Communication Technology Business, Accountings & Finance Studies Applied Learning (Film & Video Studies)

What decisions you have to make? 1.To show your preferences on the extended module in Mathematics; the number of science subjects; the order of sciences subjects;and the order of elective subjects that you want to study. 2.Will you consider to take the Applied Learning Course offered in Form 5?

How to make the choices? Your choices Your interest in the subjects Your ability Your parent’s expectations Your teacher’s recommendations University admission requirements Your career aspiration

What’s next? Based on the survey results, we will arrange the elective subjects in THREE blocks for you to choose: For example: 1Subjects A / B / C / D/ E / F 2Subjects A / C / G / H / I / J 3Subjects D / E / G / K / L

University Entrance Requirements (updated on 18th February 2008) UniversityEntrance Requirements CityU4 Cores + 1X HKBU4 Cores + 1X LU4 Cores CUHK4 Cores + 1 or 2X HKIEd4 Cores + 2X PolyU4 Cores + 1X HKUST4 Cores + 2X HKU4 Cores + 2X

University Entrance Requirements (updated on 5th March 2009) University School/Faculty/Programme requires Mathematics Extended Module: CUHK: –Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics and Risk Management Science PolyU: –Applied Science, Construction & Land use, Engineering and Health Studies HKUST: –Science and Engineering HKU: –Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, Business Administration and Actuarial Science

Admission & Allocation Requirements Admission Requirements Grade E or above in the three core subjects: –English Language, Chinese Language & Mathematics Grade E or above in three other academic subjects: –Computer Literacy, Integrated Science, Contemporary Studies or History Studies “Satisfactory” or better in conduct

Admission & Allocation Requirements Allocation Requirements (1) Information & Communication Technology –Grade E or above in Computer Literacy Business, Accountings & Finance Studies –Grade E or above in Mathematics Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Combined Science –Grade E or above in Integrated Science Economics & Geography –Grade E or above in Contemporary Studies Chinese History –Grade E or above in History Studies

Admission & Allocation Requirements Allocation Requirements (2) History –Grade D or above in History Studies & English Language Chinese Literature –Grade D or above in Chinese Language *Subject allocation based on overall performance and specific subject performance. *For taking 3 Science subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry & Physics, student should obtain grade A in Integrated Science.

Tentative Timeline for Admission & Allocation 13/03NSS Preparation Workshop 24-27/03NSS Preparation Week 08/05Submission of survey form 14/05Introduction of structured subject choices 15/05Parent’s Forum 22/05Submission of subject choice form 10/07Release of admission & allocation results 10-14/08Summer Fortification Programme 15/08Meeting students and parents