Objectives of the syllabus are to enhance students’ ability to:

• demonstrate an understanding of the basic operations of a computer system;
• explain the principles of operations for computer systems used in a particular application, specifically in terms of the systems’ hardware and software components;
• use computer terminology correctly in the context of a particular application;
• use computer applications software to solve problems;
• discuss and comment on the social impact of the widespread use of computer technology.

Mr. Ho Choi Tin Martin (Subject in charge)

Here are the topics needed to be taught:

• Computer Systems
• Office and Internet Applications
• Databases
• SOHO Networking

Tasks                              

• To further cultivate effective teaching and active learning in curriculum development

Implementation

• Students will be asked to finish SBA reports on their own with given guidelines. Students are required to learn related concepts and answer questions in quizzes and exams.
• Bonus questions, which are not taught in lessons, will appear in quizzes and homework. Hints will be given to students.
• Exchange test & exam papers and teaching materials with other schools so that teachers could be familiarized with different teachers’ viewpoints on curriculum and exam strategies.       

Intended Outcome

• Students can find related materials for the SBA report and homework.
• Students can raise relevant questions on their own.
• Exchange materials with at least 3 schools. 
• All students can hand in SBA reports on time.

Success Criteria     

• 60% of students can find out relevant answers on their own and 75 % of students can answer relevant concepts in SBA
• 80% of students attempt bonus questions in homework.
• 50% of students attempt bonus questions in quizzes. 

Method of Evaluation

• By observation
• Marks in tests and examinations

Tasks                              

• To well implement NSS curriculum and get good achievements in double cohort year     

Implementation

• Students are divided into different groups according to their learning ability and attend tutorial class every week.
• Bonus questions will be given in quizzes and tests.    

Intended Outcome

• Low achievers have great improvement in the subject
• Low achievers get confidence in the subject
• Develop interest in studying the subject among high fliers

Success Criteria

• At least half of the students get C or above in public examination   
• All students get a pass in 80% of tests and all examinations
• High achievers can score at least 70% of full marks in homework, quizzes and exams
• The average formative marks for high achievers is over 80       

Method of Evaluation

• By observation
• Marks in tests and examinations
• Grades in HKALE