Transcription of Checklist of major updates on Curriculum and Assessment ...
1 Checklist of major updates on Curriculum and Assessment Guide (S4-6). biology chapter section major updates chapter 2 Time Allocation Adjustment of lesson time from 270 to 250 hours Curriculum Adjustment of lesson time for compulsory part Framework Compulsory Part Updating of Curriculum content on the following topics: II(a) Basic genetics, II(b) Molecular genetics IV(a) Personal health, IV(b) Diseases, IV(c) Body defence mechanisms Elective Part Updating of Curriculum content on the following topics.
2 VI(a) Human impact on the environment, VI(b) Pollution control, VI(c) Conservation, VI(d) Sustainable development VII(b) Use of microorganisms, VII(c) Microbial genetics, VII(d). Harmful effects of microorganisms VIII(a) Introduction to biotechnology, VIII(b) Techniques in modern biotechnology, VIII(c) Biotechnology in medicine, VIII(d) Biotechnology in agriculture, VIII(e) Bioethics chapter 3 Flexible Use of Learning Time Adjustment of lesson time from 270 to 250 hours Curriculum Planning chapter 5 Assessment Design Assessment design for 2014 2016 HKDSE Examination Assessment School-based Assessment (SBA) Updating the SBA.