STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET (SHORT VERSION)
School: Resurrection C.S.S.
Department: Technology
Program Head: Mr. Masters
Ministry Document: Computer Studies, Grades 10 – 12 (2008)
Course Title: Introduction to Computer Programming Course Type: College
Grade: 11
Course Code: ICS3C
Teacher(s): Mr. Van De Wynckel
Credit: 1 Prerequisite: none
Date: Updated Sept. 2010
Course Description:
This course introduces students to computer programming concepts and practices. Students will write and test
computer programs, using various problem-solving strategies. They will learn the fundamentals of program
design and apply a software development life-cycle model to a software development project. Students will also
learn about computer environments and systems, and explore environmental issues related to computers, safe
computing practices, emerging technologies, and postsecondary opportunities in computer-related fields.
How This Course Supports the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations:
This course uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of various media, technology
and information systems to enhance the quality of life. It also applies effective communication, decision-making,
problem-solving, time and resource management skills. Students will strive to achieve excellence, originality, and
integrity in their own work and support these qualities in the work of others.
How this Course Supports the competencies of Choices Into Action:
Computers constitute a large section of the economy and educational and career opportunities related to
computer are many and varied. Students will be encouraged to explore careers computers and information
technology. Business education can also provide students with a range of communication skills and knowledge
that is valued in other areas of employment. Teachers can help students identify ways in which their
involvement in computers and business enhances their suitability for a wide range of occupations.
Expectations re: Learning Skills
It is expected that students will also demonstrate the following:
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Independent work – stay on task, can work with little assistance
Collaboration (Teamwork) – contributes, interacts well with peers
Organization – arrives to class prepared for working, able to meet deadlines
Responsibility – completes classwork, homework, assignments on time, responsible for their
actions
Initiative – self motivated, attempts to exceed expectations
Self-Regulation – sets goals and tries to achieve them, seeks clarification, challenges themselves
These skills and work habits will be clearly communicated to students and will be reported separately from student achievement of the curriculum expectations.
Although learning skills have a significant impact (positive or negative) on achievement, the evaluation of the learning skills will not be included in the determination of
the student’s percentage grade. In rare cases, for example in the health and physical education curriculum or with the mathematics process expectations, it is not
possible to separate the evaluation of the learning skills and work habits from the evaluation of a student’s achievement of a curriculum expectation. In these cases,
teachers need to clearly identify the focus of such curriculum expectations and the evidence that will be collected to assess and evaluate student achievement. The
student’s demonstrated learning skills in each course will be evaluated using the four-point scale (E-excellent, G-Good, S-Satisfactory, N-Needs Improvement) and will
be separated from the reporting of achievement on the Report Card.
Overall Expectations for Student Learning
Through this course, students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge, skills and values related to the following:
Strand Programming concepts and skills:
A
A1. demonstrate the ability to use different
Strand Software development
B
B1. use a variety of problem-solving strategies to
Strand Computer Environments and
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Systems
C1. demonstrate an understanding of the
functions of different types of
computer components;
C2. use appropriate file maintenance
practices to organize and safeguard
data;
C3. use a software development
environment to write and run
computer programs.
Strand Computers and Society
D
D1. describe computer use policies that
promote environmental stewardship and
sustainability;
D2. describe and apply procedures for safe
computing to safeguard computer users
and their data;
D3. explain key aspects of the impact that
emerging technologies have on society;
D4. describe postsecondary education and
career prospects related to computer
studies.
data types in expressions in simple
computer programs;
A2. demonstrate the ability to use control
structures and simple algorithms in
computer programs;
A3. use proper code maintenance techniques
and conventions when creating computer
programs.
solve different types of problems;
B2. design software solutions to meet a variety of
challenges, using a set of standards;
B3. design simple algorithms according to
specifications;
B4. apply a software development life-cycle
model to a software development project.
Assessment and Evaluation of Student Learning
Student achievement of the learning expectations will be evaluated according to the following breakdowns:
CATEGORIES OF
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND VALUES
Knowledge / Understanding
Thinking / Inquiry
Communication
Application / Making Connections
BREAKDOWN OF FINAL MARK
WEIGHTING (%)
TERM
FINAL
EVALUATION
EVALUATION
ACTIVITY
17.5 (25%)
7.5 (25%)
17.5 (25%)
7.5 (25%)
14 (20%)
6 (20%)
21 (30%)
9 (30%)
70%
30%
=100%
If after the Final Exam/Culminating Activity, the credit is still not achieved, then the student may be
provided the opportunity to attend a 2 hour credit rescue period to complete missed summatives or to
complete or demonstrate missed expectations in order to attempt to achieve a passing grade.To the
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This course can be used for the College or Workplace destination in the Information and
Communications area of the Specialist High Skills Major program. See http://www.highskills.ca