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OXFORD LOCAL EXAMINATIONS.
(Tables VI A and VI B.)
46. The standard set by these examinations has been accepted as that for the Upper Classes of schools, as explained already (paragraph 12) in the case of Grant Schools. And the Government English Schools are governed by the same standard. Hitherto there has been a tendency to differentiate the studies of the portion of a Class which is being entered for the Oxford Locals from those of the rest. It is hoped that the present system will get rid of this objectionable form of cramming.
47. The Oxford Local examinations offer a wide choice of subjects, some of which are not considered well suited for ordinary school work. I question whether the syllabuses in either Grammar or Geography in the Senior and Junior examinations are fitted to the requirements of Chinese pupils. The same may be said of the Scripture papers in the case of non-Christian boys. These subjects however need to be taken for the examination, while the advantage of having the school work examined by the most skilful specialists is obvious.
48. The Delegacy have recently agreed to relax the age limit for the Preliminary. This is a great advantage to Chinese students who, beginning the study of English late, as they necessarily must, have hitherto been unfairly handicapped.
49. Tables VI A and VI B show that the Oxford successes in every Class except the "Junior" were a "record", and that they have very remarkably increased in the last two years.
50. Under the Grant Code, differing monetary values are attached to the different distinctions. By crediting a school with the total sum thus earnable by its Oxford successes, an arbitrary figure of merit can be given to it. On this calculation, the results obtained at the last examination are:
1. St. Joseph's College, 1,045 2. Queen's College, 985 3. St. Stephen's College, 845 4. Diocesan Boys', 455 5. St. Stephen's Girls' School, 100 6. C.M.S. High School, 90 7. Diocesan Girls' School, 70 8. Belilios Public School, 50 9. Italian Convent, 30 10. French Convent, 20 11. St. Paul's College, 12. Victoria British School, 10 A rough and ready means of comparison is thus obtained. 20 10A rough and ready means of comparison is thus obtained.
has been removed as it was repeated. The last line "20 10" was formatted into a table row as it seemed to be part of the table data, although its exact meaning is unclear without more context.N 18
OXFORD LOCAL EXAMINATIONS.
(Tables VI A and VI B.)
46. The standard set by these examinations has been accepted as that for the Upper Classes of schools, as explained already (paragraph 12) in the case of Grant Schools. And the Government English Schools are governed by the same standard. Hitherto there has been a tendency to differentiate the studies of the portion of a Class which is being entered for the Oxford Locals from those of the rest. It is hoped that the present system will get rid of this objectionable form of cramming.
47. The Oxford Local examinations offer a wide choice of sub- jects, some of which are not considered well suited for ordinary school work. I question whether the syllabuses in either Grammar or Geography in the Senior and Junior examinations are fitted to the requirements of Chinese pupils. The same may be said of the Scripture papers in the case of non-Christian boys. These subjects however need to be taken for the examination, while the advan- tage of having the school work examined by the most skilful specialists is obvious.
48. The Delegacy have recently agreed to relax the age limit for the Preliminary. This is a great advantage to Chinese students who, beginning the study of English late, as they necessarily must, have hitherto been unfairly handicapped.
49. Tables VIA and VIB shew that the Oxford successes in every Class except the "Junior" were a "record", and that they have very remarkably increased in the last two years.
50. Under the Grant Code, differing monetary values are attached to the different distinctions. By crediting a school with the total sum thus earnable by its Oxford successes, an arbitrary figure of merit can be given to it. On this calculation, the results obtained at the last examination are:---
1. St. Joseph's College,
1,045
2. Queen's College, -
985
3. St. Stephen's College,
845
4. Diocesan Boys',
455
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5. St. Stephen's Girls' School,
100
6. C.M.S. High School,
90
7. Diocesan Girls' School,-
70
8. Belilios Public School, -
50
9. Italian Convent,
30
10. French Convent,
20
11. St. Paul's College,
12. Victoria British School,
A rough and ready means of comparison is thus obtained.
20
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