RELIGION DEPARTMENT
St. Marcellinus Secondary School
Course Code: HZT 4U1
Course Name: Grade 12 Philosophy
Level: University
Resources:
Course Breakdown
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Introduction to Philosophy
Human Nature
Metaphysics
Epistemology
Ethics
Social and Political Philosophy
This course will use a variety of resources
including video, CD-ROM, Internet Applications
and a variety of print sources. The textbook
“Philosophy: Questions and Theories” 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.
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. 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.
Level 1:
Level 2:
Level 3:
Level 4:
Category
50-59 %
Knowledge/Understanding Limited
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Knowledge of facts & terms
display of
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Understanding of concepts &
knowledge,
relationships
skills and
Thinking/Inquiry
ability to
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Critical thinking skills
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Creative thinking skills
apply
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Inquiry skills
concepts
Communication
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Communication of ideas and
information
Use of symbols & visuals
Oral & written communication
60-69 %
Some
success in
displaying
knowledge,
skills and
application
of
concepts
70-79 %
Considerable
display of
knowledge
skills and
ability to
apply
concepts
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
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 and will be conduced 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:
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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: ________________________________