Arts subjects such as Chinese History, History and Geography do NOT need ultra-high marks (90~100%) for an A !!
I think around 80% is normally OK while 85~90% is very safe in whatever years; this is because the above subjects comprise both conventional (or DBQs for history subjects) and essay-type questions, making it virtually impossible to obtain near-perfect scores.
Arts students normally find it easier to obtain a credit in History (and Geography) when compared to Chinese History, but more difficult to improve further once the overall score hits 8x% ( the highest mark for each essay-type question is around 27~28 out of 30 ). Hence, mid to high 80s out of 100 MUST pass with flying colours.
Students obtaining 90% or above have attained their highest echelon of arts subjects; they're highly revered by teachers ( i.e. respected with admiration and awe ) and must be considered to be an exception.
其實冇咁誇張, 都係照拉CURVE, 睇返當年整體成續 作者: jackkwan 時間: 2012-11-8 10:36 PM 標題: A reply to #23
Regarding the examination paper alone, over 60 out of 80 may stand a chance to obtain an A and around 65 marks ( ~80% ) is normally okay. If you obtain around 15 out of 20 or higher in School-based Assessment, it is at least a step closer to distinction. 作者: mmhmarcoma 時間: 2012-11-14 07:38 PM
我唔知實際上要幾多分，不過我2013年dse History 拎左5*(英文卷)
好彩essay有條問中共發展史，即刻將中史野轉曬做英文答落去，最後兩科史都5*作者: mrrlee000 時間: 2014-1-7 07:35 PM
according to my teacher and past graduates of DSE, getting 90% seems impossible, getting 80% has already enough for getting 5** For level5 and 5*, i think the range is 70-75 and 75-79
