Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1 Are the items classified according to the difficulty level: high, medium and low?
  The HKEAA will assess the difficulty level of items according to the data obtained from the pretests. The Test Development Committees will handle these data based on the specific features of their respective subjects. At present, teachers can generate Mathematics items according to their difficulty level.

2 How will the data of the 'Student Assessment' be processed and stored?
  After the students complete the assessment, the computer system will generate reports on students' performance for both teachers and students. The data of the "Student Assessment" will be stored in the server of the HKEAA. If necessary, schools can also make back-up copies for their own use.

3 Are there any training courses provided for teachers?
  The HKEAA will organize seminars for schools to introduce the "Student Assessment" and provide training for teaching staff on assessment administration. The "BCA Website" was launched to provide teachers with update information on BCA. This aims to enhance teachers' understanding of web-based assessments. Teachers can also access the website of the "Web-based Assessment Demo Kit" to get themselves familiarize with the operational skills required.

4 How do we get information about "Curriculum" and "Web-based Learning and Teaching Support"?
  Please refer to the Education Bureau Website.

5 What is the format of user password?
 
Student
Length 6 – 25
Characters Letter and / or number (no space)
Unsuccessful attempt 10
Password history 1
Password age 180 days

Teacher
Length 6 – 25
Characters Alpha-numeric (no space)
Combination of number & letter

Password should not include user name
Unsuccessful attempt 10
Password history 1
Password age 180 days

School Administrator
Length 8 – 25
Characters Alpha-numeric (no space) & special symbols

Combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers and at least one special character (e.g. !, * &, (, ] etc) within the first seven positions

Must not have a number in the first or last position
Does not contain login name
E.g. tSC_422a
Unsuccessful attempt 10
Password history 3
Password age 90 days

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