CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION
CULMINATING ASSESSMENT
“PARTS A, B, C & D”
CULMINATING ACTIVITY IS WORTH 30% OF YOUR FINAL GRADE
DUE DATES: PART A: ON OR BEFORE WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 18
PARTS B, C & D: ON OR BEFORE THURSDAY JANUARY 16
PART A: “CO-OP PLACEMENT DISPLAY”
Prepare a freestanding backboard that displays, explores, focuses and reports interesting facts about
your placement. Be sure to make it visually stimulating, attractive, informative and catchy to the eye.
You should take the initiative to discuss this project with your co-op training supervisor. You also need
to check on issues of confidentiality and security to ascertain that you are not breaking any ethical
codes or laws by using your selected material. It is advisable to show the backboard to your employer
for approval. This project will be displayed as part of co-op promotion at school and the workplace.
Note: use font size 18 pt or larger for print!
The following requirements MUST be included:
 use computer lettering, graphics and borders to enhance the appearance--be neat and creative!
 Headings/Titles: name of workplace; logo; your name--clearly displayed on the front
 Company description: be brief, include history; departments; job titles; locations
 Pictures: you on-the-job, building, people involved, area or areas you work in
 Job description: clearly list and explain what you did at your placement; include what you
learned (i.e software programs, equipment etc.)
 Education and career awareness: academic requirements for the job; training; advancement, etc.
 Brief paragraph: benefits you received by taking the co-op program OR your overall
opinion of this positive co-op experience OR what you enjoyed the most about your
experience this semester
 Skill Development: Choose two skills in each category and describe how you developed this skill
at your co-op placement: (note: present your 6 skills in a table format for presentation)
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Academic Skills:
(use these as a guide—others may be included)
 Understanding and speaking work terms
 Using math
 Listening
 Using tools and technology/computer programs
 Reading
 Using knowledge from various fields (tech, science,
 Writing
arts, business, etc.)
 Problem solving
 Interest in learning new things
Teamwork Skills:
 Fit in with overall work environment
 Contribute to the overall goals of the workplace
 Decision making with the group
 Work as part of the team
 Respect everyone on the job
 Act as a leader when needed
 Give and take in order to do the job well
 Contributed to a project
Personal Management Skills:
 Self-esteem and confidence
 Time management on the job—efficiency, effective,
 Honest, integrity, personal ethics
project deadlines, attendance, punctuality, extra time
 Positive attitude
to get job done, to-do list
 Initiative (self-starter)
 Showing respect for others
 Set goals (5-10 year plan)
 Continue to learn for life
The following are optional:
 company policies, rules, regulations
 samples: your work, products sold, letterhead, forms, business cards, brochures
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PART B: “PRESENTATION TO SUBJECT LINK CLASS”
DUE DATE: ON OR BEFORE THURSDAY JANUARY 16
This assignment involves you making a short 10 minute presentation to a grade 10 or 11 class which
is linked to your co-operative education placement.
The presentation will give you an opportunity to outline what you have learned from this program and
will show to the other students the relationship of the in-school course to the job experience. You will
be evaluated by the subject/link teacher, based on the criteria outlined on the verification sheet.
Make arrangements with the LINK teacher at least a week in advance. Record this information on
the Presentation sheet. Give the evaluation form to the subject teacher in order to VERIFY and
EVALUATE you on your presentation.
Suggested presentation ideas:
Take your backboard with you to the presentation.
Samples or tools from your work placement (with permission from employer)
 Handouts (brochures, pamphlets, gifts)
 Topics to speak about:
1. Why you are doing this presentation.
2. How did you hear about coop?
3. Requirements to get into coop…select it on option sheet, fill in application form, talk to co-op teacher
or guidance counselor
4. How do you find your placement?
5. Describe the co-op program…..credits, 3 hours per day, no exam, assignments that are work
related, paid/not paid, linked to a subject class
6. Describe your placement…owner/supervisor, # of employees, duties, schedule/routines, tools,
workload, schedule, what you learned
7. Benefits of taking coop…..experience, hands on training, career planning, resume, contacts, friends,
references, part-time or summer job
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Backboard Evaluation:
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Visual Appearance and Effort
Content and Quality of information
Shows connection between placement and learning in related school course; analyses
placement experience;
Mandatory requirements included
Presentation Evaluation: SUBJECT-LINK VERIFICATION FORMS RETURNED AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE—see next page.
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CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
“PRESENTATION TO SUBJECT LINK CLASS”
EVALUATION SHEET
STUDENT'S NAME:
____________________________________________________
PLACEMENT:
____________________________________________________
CO-OP TEACHER:
Mr. Boin
___________________________________________________
PRESENTATION:
DATE: ___________________ PERIOD: _____
COURSE:
ROOM: ___________
_____________________________________
TEACHER: _____________________________________
SUBJECT TEACHER'S EVALUATION:
Please take a few minutes to evaluate the student on their presentation. You may discuss the
evaluation with the student after the presentation. (Please check the appropriate box):
unacceptable…………..………..acceptable
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Length of presentation (approx. 10 minutes)
Description of the Co op program
Described placement and duties performed
Stated what they learned at the
placement & in the course
Presentation: appearance, mannerisms, language
(in uniform, professional, positive attitude)
Allowed for Q & A period: receptive to questions
Additional Comments:
TEACHER'S SIGNATURE:
_____________________________________________
Please return this form with the student or return to Co-op Teacher's Mailbox. Thank you.
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PART C: “EMPLOYER INTERVIEW”
DUE DATE: ON OR BEFORE THURSDAY JANUARY 16
Instructions: Interview your supervisor OR someone in a field of work in which you are
interested.
INDICATE AT THE BEGINNING OF YOUR INTERVIEW WHO YOU INTERVIEWED AND
WHERE THEY WORK AND WHAT THEY DO.
This report must be typed; double spaced; use of side/sub headings and paragraphs would
be appropriate. Grammar/spelling will be marked.
1. Create 8 questions (minimum requirement) you can ask your interviewee about their
career experience. Type each question and your interviewee’s response. Include their
job title, the name of the company and phone number (or simply include a business card).
The questions you create must include a response longer than a yes or no!
Some sample questions you can include are:
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Background Information on their educational requirements, training, initial interests, previous jobs
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Job Conditions and Preparation: pleased with working conditions (e.g. indoors/out, office/lab,
flexibility, travel, hours of work, use of technology, opportunity for advancement in this field; what
are some of the challenges that you have faced in this career
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Job Satisfaction: What do you like the most and least about your work? If you could change some
of the things you did to reach your present position, what would you change? In what way is your
job security tied to the economy? What unique job options are available in your career field that
would help employees balance career and personal life? For instance, job sharing, flexible hours,
working from home, daycare facilities and others. How has this career affected your lifestyle? How
is the pay? Would you do it all over again?
2. Ask the interviewer what advice they would offer to you (me the co-op student) as you
plan for your future career?
3. Student’s Interview Reflection: Write a paragraph describing your reaction:
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Comment on the advice you received from your interviewer?
What surprised you most about the interviewer’s responses?
In what way has the interviewer reinforced or changed your career plans?
What did you enjoy most about the interview and why?
What did you learn, specifically about the career that you did not know before?
Other comments…
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PART D: “EXIT INTERVIEW”
DUE DATE: ON OR BEFORE THURSDAY JANUARY 16
Complete the following four sections:
FINAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
The following interview questions are typical of ones frequently asked in an interview in
addition to those you completed in Assignment #1 during your preplacement in September.
Assume you are being interviewed for a position. Type out answers to each question as you
would answer them in an actual interview. (Full sentence format required, double space,
typed) This section is an extension of Assignment #1, Part C.
8. Describe your involvement at your co-op placement. (i.e. include your job duties and
core tasks, self-assess your workplace performance, type of business, job title, best
part of your work experience, etc.)
9. Explain the skills or knowledge you have gained from your experience. (here you can
show evidence of: an initiative situation; teamwork; independent work; responsibility;
organizational skills, interpersonal skills, personal growth, how participation in the coop program has benefited you the most, etc.) Highlight what you have learned.
10. Now explain how these skills will be transferred or applied to future educational
situations or future employment. (i.e. future plans/goals, where do you see yourself
five years from now)
EXIT RESUME
Develop an up-to-date resume that includes the skills, knowledge, and experiences gained
through your co-op experience. Include your co-op employer as a reference on your resume
(with permission—if permission was not granted, please inform your co-op teacher). Refer
back to your course binder for resume notes and samples.
THANK YOU LETTER
Write a letter of thanks to your employer and co-workers. After you type it (proper letter
format) and hand it in as part of this assignment, re-write it on a card or nice writing paper
and send it to your employer. Refer back to your course binder for a sample business
letter.
EMPLOYER’S LETTER
Submit a letter of employment (record of co-op experience) or a letter of reference from your
co-operative education employer. Remember to ask your employer in advance for this letter.
Make copies for yourself to use in the future.
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STUDENT’S NAME :___________________________
CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION--ASSESSMENT CHECKLISTS
CULMINATING ASSESSMENT
“PARTS A, B, C & D”
A: CO-OP PLACEMENT DISPLAY: (K,A,T,C)
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Visual Presentation (Effort; Care: Layout; balanced, photos, illustrations, tools)
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Content & Quality of Information: (includes grammar & spelling)
(10)
Analyses placement experience effectively; shows connection between placement and learning
Job Description; Career Awareness; Benefit Paragraph; Skill Development
(10)
20
B: LINK PRESENTATION: (C)
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Subject teacher’s evaluation (see rubric evaluation sheet attached to assignment)
10
C: INTERVIEW REPORT: (K,C)
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Accuracy (e.g. grammar, spelling, presentation, organization, typed)
Content (quality of 8 questions & answers; advice question)
Student’s Interview Reflection
10
D: EXIT INTERVIEW: (C)
FINAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:
 Demonstrates an understanding between experience/tasks @ placement and learning in
related course
 Describes involvement @ placement; explains growth through co-op; benefits of program;
expands on future plans
 Analyses placement experience verbally
EXIT RESUME:
 Reflects the student’s learning in co-operative education
 Uses word processing for layout and design (includes co-op employer as reference)
 Communicates information accurately
THANK YOU LETTER
4
4
3
(proper letter format)
EMPLOYER’S LETTER (reference letter or employment letter)
4
TOTAL SCORE 55
LEVELS: Level 1 50-59%
Level 2 60-69%
Level 3 70-79%
Level 4 80-100%
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