2015/3/17 HKDSE Examination StatisticsPerformance of Day School Candidates (%) Positive Impact of the NAS 1 2012 2013 2014 One level 1 or above 99.6 99.5 99.5 Level 2+ in Chinese Language 79.3 80.7 80.4 Level 2+ in English Language 79.2 77.8 77.9 Level 2+ in Mathematics Compulsory Part 79.7 80.8 80.0 Level 2+ in Liberal Studies 90.8 88.5 87.7 5 subjects with level 2+ in Cat.A subjects/ attained or above in Cat.B subjects, including Chinese Language and English Language 69.3 68.9 68.3 Core subjects at 3322 or better, with one elective at level 2+ 37.6 38.7 40.2 Positive Impact of the NAS 2 Positive Impact of the NAS Views from S6 graduates - Ascertain the positive impact of the Senior Secondary curriculum on further studies Views from S6 graduates (cont’d) Students’ reflection on the New Senior Secondary Curriculum and learning experiences A majority (over 70%) shared that they are always/ often able to:  Handle and solve problems independently  Collaborate effectively with other students  Master various web or IT support systems for e-learning  Communicate and get along with students of different backgrounds Factors for obtaining satisfactory performance in the HKDSE Examination: Most important：  Personal effort  Subject Interest  Teaching methods of schools' teachers  Curriculum content Least important：  Supplementary lessons in schools  Private tuition 3 4 The latest development of the NAS 7/2015 Last batch Recommendations & Way Forward Second round Medium-term Review starting from 11/2014 The latest development of the NAS 4/2013 4/2014 Short-term Recommendations First batch Mediumterm recommendations NAS Review- starting from 6/2012 9/2009 Implement at S4 2009 5 2012 The first HKDSE Exam 2012 2013 2014 2015 6 1 2015/3/17 NAS Medium-term Review • • • • Student-centred Comprehensive consultations Stakeholder engagement mechanism Collect feedback through different channels such as meetings and focus group interviews For more information, please visit: For more information, please visit: www.edb.gov.hk/nas/review 7 2