Business Department
IONA Catholic Secondary School
Course Code: CIA 4U
Course Name: ANALYZING CURRENT ECONOMIC ISSUES
Level: Grade 12 UNIVERSITY LEVEL
Instructor: Mrs. Ross
Text:
Elijah M. James. Economics: a problem-solving approach, 5th Edition. Toronto
Period: 3B/C
Room Number: 215
Course Description
This course explores the choices that individuals and
societies make about the use of resources in a competitive
global economy. Students will use economic concepts and
models, as well as methods of economic inquiry, to analyze
current economic issues and make informed economic
choices based on their analysis.
Students will be involved in a variety of individual and group
activities designed to reinforce and supplement the course
content. A major component of the course is an individual
semester-long project that will enable the student to
maintain an up-to-date perspective on current economic
developments in Canada and throughout the world.
Resources:
This course will use a variety of resources including video, CD-ROM,
the Internet, Software Applications and a variety of print sources.
The, textbook will be distributed to students during the first week of
the course. The text and other resources assigned to students are
the responsibility of the student. Any damage incurred will result in
payment for replacement. Replacement cost for the text is $70.00.
Evaluation Structure:
Knowledge/Understanding
20%
Thinking/Inquiry
20%
Communication
15%
Application
Prerequisite: Any university/college preparation course in
Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences
and Humanities
Units:
Unit 1:Economic Decision Making
Unit 2: Economic Stakeholders
Unit 3: Self-Interest and Interdependence
Unit 4: Economic Institutions
Unit 5: Assessing Economic Change
FINAL EXAMINATION
15%
30%
The above is reflected both in the term work (worth 70% of the
final mark) and the summative work consisting of the Final
Exam (30%).
Evaluation Policy:
Students will be assessed & evaluated according to the work produced & skills displayed. Methods of providing
feedback will include assessing work in process & evaluating completed assignments, tests, co-operative learning
activities, simulations and presentations. Peer & self evaluations will also be utilized.
Student marks will be determined by evaluating process & product according to 4 categories & 4 levels. Please see
chart on the next page for specific skill and key words used to determine student competency in the different
categories.
Category
Knowledge/Understanding

Knowledge of facts & terms

Understanding of concepts
& relationships
Thinking/Inquiry

Critical thinking skills

Creative thinking skills

Inquiry skills
Communication

Communication of ideas
and information

Use of symbols & visuals

Oral & written
communication
Application

Application in familiar
contexts

Transfer of concepts to new
contexts

Making logical conclusions
& predictions

Making connections
Level 1:
50-59 %
Limited
display of
knowledge,
skills and
ability to
apply
concepts
Level 2:
60-69 %
Some
success in
displaying
knowledge,
skills and
application of
concepts
Level 3:
70-79 %
Considerable
display of
knowledge
skills and ability
to apply
concepts
Level 4:
80-100 %
Thorough
understanding of
concepts and
ability to
communicate,
think creatively
and apply
concepts
Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills. Skills like working independently, team work, organization, work habits
and homework, and initiative are assessed independently. Student achievement will be assessed through the use of a rubric
indicating specific criteria to be achieved to receive each of the following letter grades:
E—Excellent
G—Good
S—Satisfactory
N—Needs Improvement
Other Evaluation Issues:

LATE ASSIGNEMENTS: All assignments are to be submitted on or before the due date and time as specified by the course
teacher. A major assignment (one which may give evidence of a significant number of ministry course expectations) not handed
in on the due date will receive a maximum penalty of 10%. A mark of zero will be given if the assignment is handed in after the
closure date, unless extenuating circumstances prevail, as determined in consultation with the school administration. Work will
be assessed and returned with comments. Any presentations or performance tasks that are missed because of an
unexcused absence may be assigned a zero for that portion of the assignment.

INCOMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS: Assignments will be graded according to the extent with which they meet the criteria
established in the rubric or evaluation structure.

MISSED TESTS: Tests missed with a legitimate reason will be written within a few days of the student returning from the
absence. Student eligibility to write the test and the date will be at the discretion of the teacher in consultation with the
department head.

EXTENDED ABSENCES: Regular attendance on the part of students is vital to the process of learning. A student who is
absent for any prolonged period may suffer in the evaluation process because his/her participation and achievement cannot be
fully assessed and may not be granted the credit.

PLAGIARISM: In any form reflects academic dishonesty and will result in a mark of zero for the assignment in question.
Student Signature: ___________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________________