TIJ 1OX
Exploring Technology
Teacher: Mr. Ferguson Class: Room 179 COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course enables students to further explore and develop technological knowledge and skills introduced in the elementary science and technology program. Students will be given the opportunity to design and create products and/or provide services related to the various technological areas or industries, working with a variety of tools, equipment, and software commonly used in industry. Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues, and will begin to explore secondary and post-secondary education and training pathways leading to careers in technology-related fields.
STUDENT EVALUATION
During
the semester the following format will be used as a basis for evaluation:
Term 1 35% Term 2 35% Culminating 30% Total 100% Each
term mark will be calculated as follows- Tests (50%) — There will be
at least one test per unit studied but, in some cases, with the larger units
you can expect more than one test. Some
tests will be written while others will be done on the computer or will be practical
in nature.
- Projects (50%) — You can
expect one or more project for each unit that is studied. The value or weighting factor of these will
depend on the duration and complexity of the project.
- Formative marks — To maximize formative marks (i.e., Learning Skills Marks),
a student should:
- be polite, co-operative and have a strong
work ethic, bring all required materials to every class
- participate openly in class discussions —
show initiative and teamwork
- regularly present solutions verbally or on
the board
- have excellent attendance and arrive on
time, ready to go — be organized
- pay careful attention during lessons and
have homework completed
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