THE mock examination for the HKCEE is gaining in popularity as evidenced by the increasing number of pupils enrolled to take the tests this year.
About 1,000 more students attempted each core subject in the HKCEE mock exam organised by the guidance association, Hok Yau Club, this year.
The recent exam tested students on English, Chinese and Mathematics. Of these, Chinese was the highest in demand because of the new exam syllabus this year.
A total of 184 schools applied for participation.
Growing enthusiasm for the mock experience is evident. From an initial 1,500 participants eight years ago, the number has grown to 8,400 this year, said Mr Ng Tak-kay, the director of the club's student guidance centre.
To accommodate demand from New Territories North and West, the centre had secured four more exam centres this year, besides the venues at Hongkong Polytechnic, City Polytechnic of Hongkong and Pui Kiu Middle School.
The new centres are at the Kwun Tong Technical Institute, Ju Ching Chu English College in Tsuen Wan, the Buddhist Tai Hung College in Shamshuipo and the Yuen Yuen Institute No 2 Secondary School in Tai Po.
