Learning Goals
The aims of the Biology curriculum are to enable students to:
develop an interest in biology, curiosity about the living world, a respect for all living things and the environment; | |
recall and show understanding of facts, concepts and principles of biology, and the relationships between different topic areas in the curriculum framework; | |
formulate working hypotheses, and plan and perform tests for them; | |
demonstrate practical skills related to the study of biology; | |
analyze and interpret both numerical and non-numerical data in forms such as diagrams, photographs, charts and graphs – and make logical deductions and inferences and draw appropriate conclusions; | |
demonstrate understanding of the applications of biology to daily life and its contributions to the modern world; | |
show awareness of the ethical, moral, social, economic and technological implications of biology, and critically evaluate biology-related issues; and | |
make suggestions, choices and judgments about issues affecting the individual, society and the environment. | |
acquire ample knowledge, skills, confidence and right attitude to achieve a good performance in public examinations. |