Computer Literacy (S1-S3)

Objectives

• Choose the appropriate hardware, software and computer systems to perform specific tasks
• Develop skills to perform a variety of Internet activities
• Apply different approaches in solving problems
• Develop skills to solve problems systematically
• Know how to develop simple programs to solve problems

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (Technology Education KLA)

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE)

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES

The objectives of this assessment are to evaluate candidates' ability to:

1. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the range and organisation of computer systems, and the interrelationships among hardware, software and data;
2. appreciate the social, ethical and legal issues pertaining to the use of information and communication technologies;
3. use a range of application software effectively, ethically and with discrimination to support information-processing and problem-solving;
4. demonstrate an understanding of methods for analysing problems, and planning and implementing solutions using information and communication technologies; and
5. appreciate how information literacy and the sharing of knowledge using information and communication technologies influence decision-making and shape our society.

MODE OF ASSESSMENT

The public assessment will consist of a public examination component and a school-based assessment component as outlined in the following table:

Component		Weighting	Duration
Public Examination	Paper 1 Compulsory part Paper 2 Elective part (choose any two) 2A Databases 2B Web Application Development 2C Algorithm and Programming	55% 25%	2 hours 1 ½hours
School-based Assessment (SBA)		20%

Recommended modules

The Compulsory Part

A. Information Processing

• Introduction to Information Processing
• Data Organisation and Data Control
• Data Representation
• Data Manipulation and Analysis

B. Computer System Fundamentals

• Basic Machine Organisation
• System Software

C. Internet and its Applications

• Networking and Internet Basics
• Internet Services and Applications
• Elementary Web Authoring
• Threats and Security on the Internet

D. Computational Thinking and Programming

• Problem-Formulation and Analysis
• Algorithm Design
• Program Development
• Program Testing and Debugging

E. Social Implications

• Technological Innovations
• Health and Ethical Issues
• Intellectual Property

The Elective Part (Choose any two only)

A. Databases

• Relational Databases Concepts
• SQL
• Database Design Methodology

B. Web Application Development

• Network Services and Implementation
• Web Programming and Applications

C. Algorithm and Programming

• Programming
• Applications of Programming in Real Life

ICT (S4-S6)

The senior secondary ICT curriculum aims to

• provide students with a body of essential knowledge, concepts and applications of information, communication and computer systems;
• equip students with problem-solving and communication skills, and encourage them to think critically and creatively;
• develop students into competent, effective, discriminating, ethical and confident users of ICT, so as to support their lifelong learning; and
• provide students with opportunities to appreciate the impact of ICT on our knowledge-based society, so as to nurture in them positive values and attitudes towards this area.

The Learning Target of Senior Secondary ICT:

Knowledge and Understanding

• Develop knowledge and understanding of the range and organisation of computer systems, and the interrelationships between hardware, software and data; and
• Realise the social, ethical and legal issues pertaining to the use of ICT.

Skills

• Use a range of applications software effectively, ethically and with discrimination to support information processing and problem-solving; and
• Demonstrate an understanding of methods for analysing problems, and planning and implementing solutions using ICT.

Values and Attitudes

• Appreciate how information literacy and the sharing of knowledge using ICT influence decision-making and shape our society; and
• Develop responsible and positive attitudes towards the use of ICT.