Grade 10 Applied: Introduction to the Course

Updated January 2008

The program is divided into four Units based on four different scientific disciplines which will be refered to as strands.

This course enables students to develop a deeper understanding of concepts in , chemistry, physics, biology, and earth and space science; to develop further their skills in scientific inquiry; and to understand the interrelationships among science, technology, and the environment. Students will conduct investigations and understand scientific theories related to chemical reactions, with particular attention to acid-base reactions; the motion of objects and the mathematical relations that connect time, distance, and speed; ecology and the maintenance of ecosystems; and factors that influence weather system.

Exam Week of June 16 2008

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Chemistry: Chemical Reactions & Their Practical Appliccations
Physics: Motion & Its Applications
Biology: Ecosystems & Human Activity
Earth & Space Science: Weather Systems
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LEARNING SKILLS: or sometimes called soft-skills The following items will also be rated on the Provincial Report Card according to the following codes:
E = Excellent, G = Good, S = Satisfactory, N = Needs Improvement

Works Independently
Teamwork
Organization
Work Habits/Homework
Initiative

Evaluation Strategies

Students will be assessed in these four categories. An assessment rubric will be applied to determine to which level the student has mastered in each of the categories. Students final mastery level will be determined by frequency or mode of placement, not just a numerical averaging. Based on two or three quizzes, homework checks, assignments &/or labs and a unit test per strand.

Knowledge and Understanding ---> Code: K/U --- Value 25%
Thinking / Inquiry / Problem solving ---> Code: Inq --- Value 25%
Communication ---> Code: Comm --- Value 10%
Application / Making Connections ---> Code: MC --- Value 10%
Culminating Activity / Lab Practical ---> Code: FCA --- Value 15%
Final Exam ---> Code FE --- Value 15%

The quoted percentages are used to determine the student's final standing or grade placement.

For a list of Evaluation Rubrics The Rubric Page

Ministry Levels of Achievement

These levels of achievement are derived from how well you have met expectation goals. Do not assume that these are test marks. Each of these levels is applied to the above four categrories of achievemnt. Assessment strategies for each of these categories will vary. Be very cognitive of the applied evalution techniques used.

Level 1 (50-59%) A passable level of achievement but well below provincial standard. This is the bare acceptable minimum level
Level 2 (60-69%) Just below but should be approaching the provincial standard. A moderate level of achievement.
Level 3 (70-79%) This is the Ministry standard.
Level 4 (80-100%) Above to well above provincial standard. A very high level of understanding and achievement.
a fifth level or Level 0 refects that the student has insufficient achievement of curriculum expectations. Credit will not be granted. You may look at this as being an incomplete.

The complete Achievement Chart for Science is found at CLICK HERE