香港中学会考中国语文科及英国语文科水平参照成绩汇报

由2007年开始,香港中学会考中国语文科及英国语文科开始采用水平参照成绩汇报(standards-referenced reporting)。本文以香港中学会考中国语文科及英国语文科水平参照成绩汇报为例,介绍水平参照成绩汇报的特点及采用水平参照成绩汇报的理念,着重讨论如何设定、保持水平,及汇报成绩,并略述水平参照成绩汇报对香港社会的影响以及水平参照成绩汇报的未来发展。     

香港中学会考英语试卷分析报告给我们的启示

香港中学会考是香港考评局主办的一个公开考试,其英文考试是综合性的水平测试,内容涵盖写作、阅读及文法、听力理解及会话。香港中学会考的评分标准依学科采用常模参照和水平参照模式。英语试卷分析报告总结得全面具体,无过多的专业术语,适合考生和教师阅读,对我们改进考试模式、提高考试质量有所启发。     

香港中学化学会考中STS内容及其启示——以2007年香港高级程度会考（化学）试题为例

考试是教育过程中的一种很重要的手段。香港是亚洲最重视考试的地区之一。香港的教育制度与内地有较大的差别,其考试制度也大不相同。香港中学实行会考制度,会考成绩直接关系到考生能否被大学录取。本文分析了近七年香港中学化学会考试题中STS内容及特点,对大陆高中学业水平考试和高考改革具有一定的启示价值。     

香港中学化学会考中STS内容及其启示——以2007年香港高级程度会考(化学)试题为例

考试是教育过程中的一种很重要的手段.香港是亚洲最重视考试的地区之一.香港的教育制度与内地有较大的差别,其考试制度也大不相同.香港中学实行会考制度,会考成绩直接关系到考生能否被大学录取.本文分析了近七年香港中学化学会考试题中STS内容及特点,对大陆高中学业水平考试和高考改革具有一定的启示价值.     

香港中学文凭考试中国历史科公开评核特色

2009年9月,香港新学制高中在中四级正式实施。新学制打破了传统“文、理、商”分流的局面．已得到香港社会各界的广泛支持。随着新学制高中的全面推进和实施。香港中学文凭考试将逐步取代中学会考和高级程度会考,首届香港中学文凭考试已于2012年举行。     

上海、香港、加拿大的基本教育学制比较

自1841年始,香港逐渐成为英国的殖民地,经过英国百多年的统治,香港很多制度都是参照英国的,当然教育制度也不例外。其基本学制分别为小学6年、中学7年、大学3年。从中学阶段来看,学生中五年级要接受香港中学会考的公开考试,若成绩达14分的(最高30分),可升上中六,继续预科课程,完成两年预科课程后,学生要参加香港高级程度会考的公开考试,然后     

香港高中新学制及课程设置与考试评价

香港中学及高等教育于2009年开始实行＂334＂新学制。新学制对高中课程架构与设置进行了调整,对高中考试评价及大学招生条件进行了相应的改革,并将以中学文凭考试取代现行的香港中学会考和高级程度会考。     

香港高级程度会考简介

内地与香港的考试制度,有相同的地方,亦有相异之处。本文对香港高级程度会考作一扼要介绍。一、高级程度会考通往大学之路高级程度会考,在香港简称“高考”。香港的学制是小学6年,初中3年,高中2年,预科2年,大学一般3年,前9年为义务教育,大约有85%的初中生可升读高中,学生修毕课程后参加香港中学会考(每年考生约130,000人,其中由学校保送的约80,000名,其余乃自修生)。在中学会     

香港中学中文科课程发展概况

香港中学中文科课程发展概况香港教育学院何文胜在香港，中文科课程主要包括中国语文科、中国文学科和中国语文及文化科。除上述中文科的正规课程外，还配合一些课外活动，以提高学生对语文科的兴趣和语文的能力，例如各学校都设立有关上述科目的兴趣小组或中文学会。学科...     

从与香港中学高年级物理教材的比较看我国教材的新颖性问题

从与香港中学高年级物理教材的比较看我国教材的新颖性问题周显光１、前言随着１９９７年的日益趋近，香港回归祖国的步伐在加快，香港中学教育出现了明显的中文化、大陆方向化趋势，香港教育当局也采取了一些顺应这种潮流的措施。例如，从１９９２年开始允许在中学会考中...     

Assessment reform in Hong Kong: developing the HKDSE to align with the new academic structure

ABSTRACT

In alignment with the New Academic Structure, the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) was launched in 2012 to replace the former Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) as certification for completion of secondary education, and the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) as the main credentials for university admission in Hong Kong. Standards-referenced reporting is adopted for the HKDSE with the objective of reporting candidates’ results against a set of prescribed levels of achievement based on typical performances at those levels. Clearly defined standards facilitate learning and teaching as well as enable users of the qualification, including tertiary institutions and employers, to set appropriate entrance/job requirements. The standards are set and maintained by expert judgement supported by psychometric data to ensure fairness and consistency of standards across subjects and across cohorts. Systemic and implementation issues and their resolutions are discussed in the context of the education reform in Hong Kong.     

A Design of RFID Antenna based on Left-hand Material

Square-shaped Split-ring resonator(SRR) lefthand Material(LHM) is proposed in Radio frequency band and S parameter extraction method was used to extract the effective permittivity and permittivity are all negative, hence verifying the nature of its left-hand properties. LHM is put on to dielectric layer of the center frequency of 920 MHZ microstrip patch antenna with 50 Ω coaxial feed. Then the left-hand microstrip patch antenna and conventional antenna are compared, finding that return loss S11 down from- 30 dB to-60 dB.     

无线Mesh网络中基于AOMDV多径路由算法的改进与实现

为了进一步提高无线Mesh网络的路由质量,多径路由技术逐渐成为近年来的研究热点。针对无线Mesh网络中多径路由算法AOMDV的不足进行改进,提出拥塞程度Metric的新判定依据,采用SRR算法分发数据流,建立叠加负载均衡机制。仿真结果表明,该路由机制能够有效提升网络性能。     

左手材料结构变化对微波透射的影响

以金属铜四边形开口谐振环（SRR）与不同形状和尺寸金属铜线的组合为左手材料结构单元,利用HFSS9软件仿真计算了不同结构的一维左手材料对微波透射的影响.结果表明,结构的变化（尺寸或形状改变）使材料的一元周期性发生变化,导致材料的谐振条件和谐振峰的谐振频率、通频带宽及谐振强度随之发生改变.     

Inquiry-Based Whole-Class Teaching with Computer Simulations in Physics

In this study we investigated the pedagogical context of whole-class teaching with computer simulations. We examined relations between the attitudes and learning goals of teachers and their students regarding the use of simulations in whole-class teaching, and how teachers implement these simulations in their teaching practices. We observed lessons presented by 24 physics teachers in which they used computer simulations. Students completed questionnaires about the lesson, and each teacher was interviewed afterwards. These three data sources captured implementation by the teacher, and the learning goals and attitudes of students and their teachers regarding teaching with computer simulations. For each teacher, we calculated an Inquiry-Cycle-Score (ICS) based on the occurrence and order of the inquiry activities of predicting, observing and explaining during teaching, and a Student-Response-Rate (SRR) reflecting the level of active student participation. Statistical analyses revealed positive correlations between the inquiry-based character of the teaching approach and students’ attitudes regarding its contribution to their motivation and insight, a negative correlation between the SRR and the ICS, and a positive correlation between teachers’ attitudes about inquiry-based teaching with computer simulations and learning goal congruence between the teacher and his/her students. This means that active student participation is likely to be lower when the instruction more closely resembles the inquiry cycle, and that teachers with a positive attitude about inquiry-based teaching with computer simulations realize the importance of learning goal congruence.     

Testing Nested Additive,Multiplicative, and General Multitrait-Multimethod Models

The article gives alternatives to Campbell and O'Connell's (1967) definitions of additive and multiplicative method effects in multitrait-multimethod (MTMM) data. The alternative definitions can be formulated by means of constraints in the parameters of the correlated uniqueness (CU) model (Marsh, 1989), which is first reviewed. The definitions have 2 major advantages. First, they allow the researcher to test for additive and multiplicative method effects in a straightforward manner by simply testing the appropriate constraints. An illustration of these tests is given. Second, the alternative definitions are closely linked to other currently used models. The article shows that CU models with additive constraints are equivalent to constrained versions of the confirmatory factor analysis model for MTMM data (Althauser, Heberlein, & Scott, 1971; Werts & Linn, 1970). In addition, Coenders and Saris (1998) showed that, for designs with 3 methods, a CU model with multiplicative constraints is equivalent to the direct product model (Browne, 1984).     

Framework of a Decision-Theoretic Tutoring System for Learning of Mechanics

This paper presents the application of decision-theoretic technique to computer-based tutoring system for elementary mechanics. The technique uses sound probabilistic reasoning and a student model to identify learner's misconception(s). Bayesian belief networks are the building blocks of the student model. The probability values in Bayes' nets are provided by teacher and are based on her judgement, but may be substituted with actual statistics. Evidence on student's mastery of concepts is obtained through her responses to appropriately selected items. Subsequently, Rasch one-parameter model is used to calibrate the item and person parameters (also known as difficulty and ability indices, respectively). The system is able to provide teacher with information for fine-tuning her pedagogical instructions and guide her in coaching students. It is also able to provide students with immediate feedback to improve their proficiencies and ultimately their grades.     

Fault diagnosis model based on fuzzy support vector machine combined with weighted fuzzy clustering

A fault diagnosis model is proposed based on fuzzy support vector machine (FSVM) combined with fuzzy clustering (FC).Considering the relationship between the sample point and non-self class,FC algorithm is applied to generate fuzzy memberships.In the algorithm,sample weights based on a distribution density function of data point and genetic algorithm (GA) are introduced to enhance the performance of FC.Then a multi-class FSVM with radial basis function kernel is established according to directed acyclic graph algorithm,the penalty factor and kernel parameter of which are optimized by GA.Finally,the model is executed for multi-class fault diagnosis of rolling element bearings.The results show that the presented model achieves high performances both in identifying fault types and fault degrees.The performance comparisons of the presented model with SVM and distance-based FSVM for noisy case demonstrate the capacity of dealing with noise and generalization.     

Towards a model for research on the effects of school organizational health factors on primary school performance in Trinidad & Tobago

This article presents a model for research on the effects of school organizational heath factors on primary school academic achievement in Trinidad and Tobago. The model can be applicable for evaluating schools in other developing countries. As proposed, the model hypothesizes relationships between external factors (exogenous variables), school-level factors (endogenous variables), and school outcomes (student achievement and positive school climate). The endogenous variables are sub-scales of school organizational health. They include principal leadership, psycho-social environment, school–home–community relationships, teacher characteristics, curriculum quality, and school culture. These subscales are partially influenced by the Organizational Health Inventory OHI (Hoy and Feldman, 1987) and by school health indices set forth by the World Health Organization (1996). It is hoped that this school organizational health model can provide a conceptual tool for formulating a more comprehensive measure of healthy schools.