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Let's ignore the Final Evaluation for a moment, and focus on the breakdown for Coursework:
Coursework will be evaluated equally on the basis of:
 

Category	Description
Knowledge and Understanding (K )	You must demonstrate how much you know and understand about the facts, terms, concepts, principles, theories and the relationships between them.
Thinking and Inquiry (T)	The results will deal with creative and critical thinking skills like problem solving and inquiry skills that include research and analysis.
Communication (C)	You will show that you can communicate information and ideas to others through different tools like maps, written work, graphs, oral and technological presentations.
Application (A)	Your work will show that you can apply the concepts learned to make connections. Plan actions and draw conclusions in the context of new situations.

It is important to remember that all work assigned by your teacher is required. If, after evaluation,  your work does NOT meet the Level 1 expectations, you will receive a NM (NM = no mark) and extra remediation will be required until your work reaches a Level. Whether it takes 1 or 100 submissions of extra remediation for you to grasp the concept and reach a level makes no difference to your grade.  It is your responsibility to keep track of your grades and levels throughout the year, and to make sure all assignments and homework are complete.

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To this end, each student must complete a Course Culminating Activity sometime in late May or early June, to demonstrate his / her best achievement in each of the four categories: Knowledge, Thinking, Communication and Application. The timing of this evaluation will allow for remediation in the areas that do not meet grade level. The specific details of this final evaluation will be explained in greater detail within the first units of the semester.

2. REPORTING TO PARENTS

• November Report:
• In November you will receive a report that will reflect your achievement in each of the four categories (Knowledge and Understanding; Thinking and Inquiry; Communication; and Application). This report will also show a percentage that corresponds to one of the four achievement levels (see above). This report will indicate your progress in Term I.
• April Report:
• In April you will receive a second report to show your achievement in each of the four categories (K, T, C and A). This report will also show a percentage that corresponds to one of the four achievement levels. It will indicate your progress in Term II
• June Report:
• In June your report will show your progress in Term III. It will also reflect your achievement in the course by recording a percentage grade based on the following:

*Course Evaluation & Course Culminating Activity (CCA)
As outlined in The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 to 12, Program Planning and Assessment, 2000, the final evaluation accounts for 30% of the final report grade and 70% is assigned to the evaluations conducted throughout the course. Lab reports, data collection/manipulation and critical analysis that require students to use geographic information systems, research skills, quantitative methods, and electronic print resources are highly recommended for the 70% course work. It is recommended that the final evaluation consist of an examination on the course work and an independent study that requires students to demonstrate their technical skills in the form of an individual presentation. In this profile, the course culminating activity and a final examination constitute the 30%.
The course culminating activity, Interactions in Human Geography.
  1. Students are required to compare and contrast two ecumenes or world geographic issues. Over the entire class, topics will be varied and will illustrate a variety of world regions. The topic selection process begins in Unit Two and the development of the inquiry/research continues through Unit 5. Time is allotted in each unit for student-teacher conferencing, goal setting, and self/peer/teacher assessment.
  2. Students are responsible for collecting print, visual, and data-based resources to support their inquiry. Field studies and use of GIS, where appropriate and available, are encouraged and recommended.
  3. Students present their results in print and through a presentation format. Use of visuals is strongly encouraged.
 

**The Final Examination
The final exam in this course will consist of a variety of examination formats including in-class open-book and take
home assessment tools. These formats generate a wide range of opportunities for students to illustrate
independent, cooperative learning and complex analysis skills. The examination will allow students to:
  have the opportunity to clarify difficult readings or instructions prior to the exam;
  have the opportunity to use knowledge and skills developed in this course in a new context or problem-solving task;
  illustrate authentic learning and achievement rather than rote memorization of information;
  have the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to synthesize learning by selecting relevant information from their own notes, texts, and reflection activities;
  experience an instructional and assessment model that supports independent, life-long learning.
 3. HOMEWORK AND ASSIGNMENT COMPLETION
As a student you are expected to use the skills that are necessary for learning. These skills include the ability to: work independently, work in teams, organize your notes and binder, take initiative in the course and develop important work habits such as completing homework and assignments when they are assigned by the teacher. These learning skills will also be evaluated and reported on for each reporting period. A student who does not hand in an assignment by the "last chance date" will lose a maximum of 10% from the total evaluation for each assignment handed in "late".
 
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me by phone or by e-mail and I will be happy to go over this policy with you at your convenience.   Mrs. Whitfield.