Introducing the Hong Kong Introducing the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary EducationDiploma of Secondary Education
April / May 2010April / May 2010
Introducing the HKDSEIntroducing the HKDSE
Actualizing Assessment Reform in Hong Kong
HKDSE Reporting System
International Recognition
Actualizing Assessment Reform in Hong KongActualizing Assessment Reform in Hong Kong
Aligning with curriculum aims and expected learning outcomes
Balancing assessment for learning and of learning
Actualizing Assessment Reform in Hong KongActualizing Assessment Reform in Hong Kong
Recognizing achievement of every student
Shifting to standards-referenced reporting
Explicit standards
Descriptors
Generic
Subject
Exemplars of typical performance of
candidates
Actualizing Assessment Reform in Hong KongActualizing Assessment Reform in Hong Kong
Broadening of assessment
School-based assessment: to capture achievement of students not reflected in paper and pencil assessment
E.g.: Independent Enquiry Study of Liberal Studies
HKDSE SubjectsHKDSE Subjects
Categories Subjects
A
24 New Senior Secondary Subjects 4 Core Subjects:
Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics, Liberal Studies
20 Elective Subjects﹕
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Economics, Ethics and Religious Studies, Geography, History, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Science : Integrated Science, Science: Combined Science, “Business, Accounting and Financial Studies”, Information and Communication Technology, Health Management and Social Care, Technology and Living, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Design and Applied Technology, Literature in English
Reporting SystemReporting SystemCategory A: 24 NSS SubjectsCategory A: 24 NSS Subjects
HKDSE SubjectsHKDSE Subjects
Categories Subjects
B
Area of Studies of Applied Learning Courses Applied Science
Business, Management and Law
Creative Studies
Engineering and Production
Media and Communication
Services
30 subjects will be provided in Category B.
Reporting SystemReporting SystemCategory B: Applied Learning SubjectsCategory B: Applied Learning Subjects
AttainedAttained
Attained with distinction
Deemed comparable to Level 3 or above in Category A subjects
Attained with distinction
Deemed comparable to Level 3 or above in Category A subjects
Reported in 2 grades:
HKDSE SubjectsHKDSE Subjects
Categories Subjects
C
Other Language Subjects: French
German
Hindi
Japanese
Spanish
Urdu
The AS Level syllabuses and examination papers of
the above language subjects will be provided by
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).
Reporting SystemReporting System
Category C: Other Language SubjectsCategory C: Other Language Subjects
Marking and grading will be conducted by CIE
AA
BB
CC
DD
EE
HKDSE: Public ExaminationsHKDSE: Public Examinations
Written PapersM.C., constructed response
questions, essays
Listening and Speaking Tests for language subjects only
For details, please refer to the 2012 HKDSE Assessment Frameworks
School-based Assessment School-based Assessment (SBA)(SBA)
Typically contributes about 20% of subject marks
Assessment areas include those which are not covered by written papers e.g. an independent enquiry study for the subject of Liberal Studies, laboratory skills for science subjects
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
International Recognition of HKCEE and HKALEInternational Recognition of HKCEE and HKALE
Grade C or above in CE
a pass in GCE O-Level
Grade E or above in AL
a pass in GCE A / AS Level
SRR Information PackagesSRR Information Packages
SRR Information Packages have been completed in the end of 2008
Universities and Colleges Universities and Colleges Admission Service Admission Service
UCAS Tariff is a point system for providing information for the reference of tertiary institutions in the UK
Currently, UCAS Tariff recognises 40 different qualification types
Most universities and tertiary institutions formulate their admission policies with reference to UCAS Tariff points
Important reference for other universities for formulating their admission policies
Expert group: experts from UCAS, representatives from universities and tertiary institutions, HKEAA’s representatives
Compare the standards of the HKDSE with the GCE A Level
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Scope of the study
Objectives and aims of the curriculum
Learning time
Curriculum content
Learning outcomes
Assessment methodology
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A Level UCAS Tariff AS Level UCAS Tariff
A* 140 - -
A 120 A 60
B 100 B 50
C 80 C 40
D 60 D 30
E 40 E 20
GCE Advanced & AS Levels (2010)
Advanced Placement Programme (US &Canada)
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Level UCAS Tariff
5 120
4 90
3 60
International Baccalaureate Certificate (Higher Level)
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Level UCAS Tariff
7 130
6 110
5 80
4 50
3 20
UCAS Tariff points allocated to 23 HKDSE subjects,except Mathematics
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Level Tariff Remarks
5** NA To be allocated after the first administration of the HKDSE
Examinations in 2012.
5* 130 Between grades A and A* in the 2010 GCE A Level
examination
5 120 Comparable to grade A in the 2010 GCE A Level
examination
4 80 Comparable to grade C in the 2010 GCE A Level
examination
3 40 Comparable to grade E in the 2010 GCE A Level
examination
UCAS Tariff points allocated to MathematicsLevel Compulsory
Part Extended
PartRemarks
5** NA NA To be allocated with further evidence after the first administration of the HKDSE examinations in 2012.
5* 60 70 1. 130 points (60+ 70) for 5* in both
compulsory and extended parts –
between grades A and A* in the 2010
GCE A Level examination
2. 120 points (60+60) for 5* in the
compulsory part and 5 in the extended
part – comparable to grade A in the
2010 GCE A Level examination
5 45 60
4 35 50
3 25 40
Universities and Colleges Universities and Colleges Admission ServiceAdmission Service
Promotion on HKDSEPromotion on HKDSE
Promoting and explaining the standards of the HKDSE to overseas universities
Conducting surveys to understand admission requirements of overseas universities for holders of the HKDSE
Further InformationFurther Information
For information and updates related to HKDSE, please visit the following websites:
HKEAA website: HKDSE – www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/hkdse/ International Recognition – www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/ir/
EDB website: Overseas Visitors’ Corner –
http://334.edb.hkedcity.net/EN/overseas/index.php