Refined S4 allocation System2012-2013

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4A 4B 4C 4D 4ECore

Subjects 

Chinese, English, Mathematics# and Liberal Studies

 

Elective (X1)

Chemistry BAFS Chemis

try Economi

csGeograp

hy

Elective (X2) Biology Physics /

BiologyChines

e History

History

Elective (X3)

 

Physics /Music/

ICT

Economics 

Biology* / Music / ICT / BAFS / Economics

 Other

Learning Experien

ces

Religious Studies / Physical Education / Aesthetic Education /

Life Wide Learning periods / Assembly / Form periods

BAFS = Business, Accounting and Financial StudiesICT = Information and Communication Technology

20120133 -201-2014 proposed 4 proposed curriculumcurriculum

4C students cannot take Biology in Elective X3

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* 4C Biology

# S5 Mathematics will have 3 curricula: (1) Compulsory part only (2) Compulsory part + Module 1 (3) Compulsory part + Module 2

Students in D and E classes will take curriculum (1) only while students in A, B and C classes can take either curriculum (1), curriculum (2) or curriculum (3).

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#Mathematics

Annual grand average passed + passed in at least one language subject +number of failed subject less than six

Promoted to S4

Failed in annual grand average or Failed in both Chinese Language and English Language or Six or more subjects failed

Repeat S3

Criteria for promotionCriteria for promotion

SKH Bishop Mok Sau Tseng Secondary School1213 First Term Exam Results:Class : 3X Class No. 32 Name: Yeung TW

Top 1 2 3 4 Bottom

First Term Examination First Term Examination resultsresults

English Language

Chinese Language

Mathematics

Science

Geography

History Chinese History

Liberal Studies

Computer Literacy

Music

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20/4 Talk on S4 allocation to parents

29/4 Mock allocation3/7 Checking Exam mark and

circular on S4 allocation

26/7 Release result of allocation

Procedure of S4 allocationProcedure of S4 allocation

Point a : grand average of the annual marks Point b : average mark of relevant subjects

Total point = Point a x70% + Point b x30%

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Point system of refined allocation

For 4D and 4E students, they will take 3 electives only.

Point b is the average mark of 3 relevant subjects

For 4A, 4B and 4C students, they will take 3 electives and Mathematics module in S5

Point b is the average mark of 4 relevant subjects

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Point b

S4 Electives S3 Relevant subjects Physics PhysicsChemistry ChemistryBiology BiologyGeography GeographyHistory HistoryChinese History Chinese HistoryMusic MusicICT Computer LiteracyEconomics English & MathematicsBAFS English & MathematicsMaths Modules Mathematics

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Relevant Subjects of electives

1. 4A, Physics, Chemistry, Biology2. 4A, Music, Chemistry, Biology3. 4A, ICT, Chemistry, Biology4. 4B, BAFS, Physics. Economics5. 4B, BAFS, Biology. Economics6. 4C, Physics, Music, Chemistry7. 4C, Physics, ICT, Chemistry8. 4C, Physics, BAFS, Chemistry9. 4C, Physics, Economics, Chemistry10. 4C, Biology, Music, Chemistry11. 4C, Biology, ICT, Chemistry

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22 choices of electives

12. 4C, Biology, BAFS, Chemistry13. 4C, Biology, Economics, Chemistry14. 4D, Biology, Economics, Chinese History15. 4D, Music, Economics, Chinese History16. 4D, ICT, Economics, Chinese History17. 4D, BAFS, Economics, Chinese History18. 4E, Biology, Geography, History19. 4E, Music, Geography, History20. 4E, ICT, Geography, History21. 4E, BAFS, Geography, History22. 4E, Economics, Geography, History

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Calculating Total pt. for 1st choice

(The following are simulative data)(下列資料是虛構的 )Chinese 256 English 183

Mathematics 177 LS 70

Physics 80 Chemistry 85

Biology 75 Geography 76

History 75 Chinese History 83

Religious Studies 55 Music 65

Computer literacy 57 Visual art 77

Design & Technology 25 Putonghau 66

Home Economics 35 Physical Education 60

Pt. a (Grand Average) 65.0 Pt. b (1st choice: 4C Chem, Bio, Econ, Maths Module)

?

Point a = Annual Grand average = 65.0 Point b = Average of 4 relevant subjects = Average of (Chem, Bio, Econ,

Mathematics module) = [85 +75+ (177+183)/6 + 177/3]/4 = 69.75Total Point = 65.0x0.7 + 69.75x0.3 = 66.425

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Total Point (1st choice)

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Calculating Total pt. for 2nd choice

Chinese 256 English 183

Mathematics 177 LS 70

Physics 80 Chemistry 85

Biology 75 Geography 76

History 75 Chinese History 83

Religious Studies 55 Music 65

Computer literacy 57 Visual art 77

Design & Technology 25 Putonghau 66

Home Economics 35 Physical Education 60

Pt. a (Grand Average) 65.0 Pt. b (2nd choice: 4DC.History, Bio, Econ) ?

Point a = Annual Grand average = 65.0 Point b = Average of 3 relevant subjects = Average of (C Hist, Bio, Econ) = [83 +75 + (177+183)/6]/3 = 72.67Total Point = 65.0x0.7 + 72.67x0.3 = 67.30

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Total Point of 2nd choice

4C, Biology, BAFS, Chemistry

4E, Biology, Geography, History

4B, BAFS, Biology. Economics

4C, Biology, Music, Chemistry

4E, Music, Geography, History

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Case 1: Student A

1 2 3 4 578.25

678.68

776.06

277.93

779.38

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20 21 2279.387 77.937 72.353

4C, Physics, ICT, Chemistry

4E, ICT, Geography, History

4A, ICT, Chemistry, Biology

Rank:74

1st Choice: OK

Total pt

Choice

…

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Case 2: Student B

77.126

77.126

76.801

76.801

76.451

77.126 79.409 78.476

4C, Biology, BAFS, Chemistry

4C, Biology, Economics, Chemistry

4B, BAFS, Biology. Economics

4B, BAFS, Physics. Economics

4A, Physics, Chemistry, Biology

4A, Music, Chemistry, Biology

4D, Music, Economics, Chinese History

4E, Music,

Geography, History

Rank:77

1st Choice: Full

2nd Choice: 77.126

Rank:77

2nd Choice: OK

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ChoiceTotal pt

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Case 3: Student C

4C, Biology, BAFS, Chemistry

4C, Biology, Economics, Chemistry

4B, BAFS, Biology. Economics

4B, BAFS, Physics. Economics

4C, Physics, BAFS, Chemistry

4E, Biology, Geography, History

4E, Music, Geography, History

4E, ICT, Geograp

hy, History

70.277

70.277

66.939

70.377

70.277

66.939 66.989 67.789

Rank:112

1st Choice: Full

2nd Choice: 70.277

2nd Choice: Full

3rd Choice: 66.939

Rank: 112 Rank 116

Consider rank 112

20 21 221 2 3 4 5

…Choice

Total pt

1. Grand average of Annual Score which could signify students’ overall academic performance (including cultural subjects for a balanced and all-round requirement). This amounted to 70% of the total points.

2. Students’ performance showing significant special capabilities, talents and interests accounted for the remaining 30% as represented by average marks of the relevant subjects of three electives (and Maths modules for classes A, B and C).

3. Reduce mismatching on students’ interests and abilities.

Reasons for Refined S4 allocation

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20/4 Talk on S4 allocation to parents

29/4 Mock allocation3/7 Checking Exam mark and

circular on S4 allocation

26/7 Release result of allocation

Procedure of S4 allocationProcedure of S4 allocation

Additional elective subject (Visual art) School will pay the fee for students. Course conducted by Fung Leung Kit School Will have class with students from other Tai

Po secondary schools Lessons on Saturday Sit for HKDSE 2016 At least study for one year May drop one X at the end of S4 For detail, ask Miss Tsang or students taking

this course

Tai Po Network program (Visual Art)

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