RELIGION DEPARTMENT
St. Marcellinus Secondary School
Course Code: HZT 4U1
Course Name: Grade 12 Philosophy
Level: University
Instructor: M. Devine/G. Schaljo
Course Breakdown
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Introduction to Philosophy
Human Nature
Metaphysics
Epistemology
Ethics
Social and Political Philosophy
Resources:
This course will use a variety of resources
including video, Internet Applications and a
variety of print sources. The textbook
Philosophy: A Text With Readings 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 $120.
Evaluation Structure:
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry
Communication
Application
30 %
30 %
20 %
20 %
The above is reflected both in the term
work (worth 70 % of the final mark) and the
summative work (work 30 % of the final
mark). Summative work consists of the
Final Exam (20 %) and a Culminating
Activity (10 %)
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.
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
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Knowledge of facts & terms
Understanding of concepts &
relationships
Thinking/Inquiry
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Critical thinking skills
Creative thinking skills
Inquiry skills
Communication
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Communication of ideas and
information
Use of symbols & visuals
Oral & written communication
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
Application
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Application in familiar contexts
Transfer of concepts to new
contexts
Making logical conclusions &
predictions
Making connections
Work not meeting the minimum requirement will receive a grade below 50%. Feedback will also
be provided for student learning skills. Skills like working independently, team work, organization,
work habits, homework, and initiative are assessed through the use of classroom observation and
checklists and will be reported on using the following letter grades:
E—Excellent
G—Good
S—Satisfactory
N—Needs Improvement
Other Evaluation Issues:
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LATE ASSIGNEMENTS: All assignments are to be submitted on or before the due date
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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.
CULMINATING ACTIVITIES: These activities are an integral part of the summative
assessment of material covered. Under normal circumstances permission will not given for a
student to write exams or complete any culminating activity other than on the designated
dates and schedules.
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.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________