(vii)
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It is educationally unsound to introduce bi-
sessional operation and rotation in order to
achieve the original quantitative target for
1980 particularly as such arrangements would apply
only to the non-academic sector.
(viii) Bi-sessional operation is not considered acceptable
in view of the serious undesirable social effects
which would be occasioned by its introduction.
Rotation is not considered accentable because of
the strains imposed upon staff of schools and the
disruption of family life.
(ix)
(x)
The interim target for 1981, namely the provision
(xi)
(xii)
of sufficient 3-year places, with government
assistance, for 80% of the 12-14 age-group,
and sufficient places in government and fully-
aided schools for 36% of the 12-16 age-group is
proposed because it obviates the need for rotation
and bi-sessional operation in both academic and
non-academic types of schools.
Efforts should be made to generate among students,
teachers and all concerned a better understanding
of the functions of examining, and to improve
methods of learning assessment.
The need to minimize the undesirable effects of
the Secondary School Entrance Examination on
primary education and to widen the basis for
selective allocation to secondary schools is
stressed.
(xiii) Combination of the former Certificate of
Education (English) and Certificate of Education
(Chinese) Examinations is welcomed.