public examinations communication & support system (pecss) overview march 2010

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PPublic ublic EExaminationsxaminationsCCommunication & ommunication & SSupport upport SSystemystem

(PECSS) (PECSS)

OverviewOverview

March 2010March 2010

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What is PECSS?What is PECSS?

A user-friendly system involving the use of webcams and an instant messaging programme connecting the exam venue to the Authority’s Command Centre via internet

School Hall

Internet Internet

HKEAA Command Centre

Broadband Link

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What is PECSS?What is PECSS?Webcam – Instant communication between CS & HKEAA

Notebook computer

Headphone

Webcam – Record the exam proceedings in the school hall

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Why do we need it?Why do we need it?

enhanced communication with Centre Supervisorssupport for exam centres to minimize possible impacts on candidates during emergency situations

It facilitates the smooth conduct of public exams through

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How does it work?How does it work?

HKEAAprovides necessary equipment for setting up the system

Centre Schoolsprovide broadband link in school hallsSchool IT technicians help to set-up / dismantle the equipment and provide technical support to Centre Supervisors

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Instant communication between exam centres and the HKEAA Support/advice to Centre Supervisors in handling exam irregularitiesSimultaneous dissemination of urgent messages to all exam centres in case of urgenciesRecording of exam proceedings for future reference

How does it work?How does it work?

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Major Functions Major Functions

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Pilot Run in 2010 HKALEPilot Run in 2010 HKALE

PECSS will be piloted in the following AL exams:

Exam Date Subject

26 March (Fri) Chinese Language & Culture (Papers 1A, 1B & 2)

27 March (Sat) Chinese Language & Culture (Paper 3 - Listening Test)

29 March (Mon)

Use of English (Sections B, C & E)

30 March (Tue) Use of English (Section A - Listening Test)

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Pilot Run in 2010 HKCEEPilot Run in 2010 HKCEE

PECSS will be piloted in the following CE exams:

Exam Date Subject Exam Date Subject

23 April (Fri) Chinese Language 1 & 2

3 May (Mon) Economics

24 April (Sat) Chinese Language 3 & 5

4 May (Tue) Additional Mathematics

26 April (Mon) Mathematics 5 May (Wed) History

27 April (Tue) Integrated Humanities 7 May (Fri) English Language 1A & 1B

28 April (Wed) Chinese Literature 8 May (Sat) English Language 2

29 April (Thu) Chemistry 10 May (Mon) Principles of Accounts

30 April (Fri) Chinese History 11 May (Tue) Biology

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