TABLE 3: Marks breakdown

Unit Goals Quiz Research Class Food Inquiry Wet Unit Test Media Total Marks
Notes Web Lab Presentation

Critical thinking about issues 10 20 5 10 40 20 105

Information gathering n/a 20 2.5 5 25 10 62.5

Recall of factual information 5 10 2.5 5 35 20 77.5

Understanding of Key concepts 5 20 5 10 20 20 80

Collegiality n/a 10 5 10 n/a 10 35

Total 20 80 20 40 120 80 360

Total % of Marks 10 20 10 10 30 20 100 %

Missed assessments:
If students miss an assessment they should still be given a chance to do it. The teacher should set a final deadline, by which all assessments must
be submitted. If the student fails to submit the assessment(s) by the set deadline, then the weighing of those assessments will be added to the
student’s final exam mark.

The teacher will discuss with the student, the parent, and perhaps an advisor, about why the student is missing his/her assessments. An action
plan will be developed to help the student meet the deadlines for the assessment, and the teacher will work with the student to ensure that the
targets in the action plan are being met.

Late assessments:
If assessments are late, the student is expected to provide a good reason. It is preferred that the student tells the teacher before the due date of
the assessment that they need an extension and provide reasoning for their request.

The student will not be penalized if they submit their assessment after the deadline the first time. However, the teacher will work with the
student, a parent, and an advisor to identify the reasons that are preventing the student from handing in his/her assignments on time, and to
establish an action plan that helps the student organize their time, and submit their assignments on time (or the deadline that the teacher
specifies for the student, depending on the student’s circumstances).
If a student continuously fails to submit their work after the deadline without valid reasoning, then marks will be deduced (2% for each day late).

Plagiarism or other forms of cheating:

If there is evidence of student cheating/plagiarism, the teacher will bring it to the attention of the principal and the students’ parents. If this is
the first incident, then the teacher will deduct marks from the assignment (the mark will be reduced by one letter grade, so for example and A
would become an A-). The teacher will also work with the student to ensure that the student knows how to properly paraphrase other people’s
work and to properly cite the work.

If a student cheats/plagiarises again, then the student will be granted a mark of zero on the assessment, and the situation will be raised to the
attention of the principal.

Final Evaluation: What form(s) will the final evaluation take and how will the components be weighted (totaling 30%)
The final evaluation of the course will be in the form of a final exam. The teacher will give students all the important topics that students need to
focus on when studying for the exam. The final exam will be composed of a variety of questions, such as multiple choice, fill in the blanks,
diagram labeling/drawing, matching, short answer, and long answer questions. The final exam will equally represent all the units covered
throughout the course.

Learning Skills: How will you assess & record learning skills from your students?
Note: the following criteria have been directly taken from the Growing Success document to assess students’ learning skills within the unit,
and the whole course.(Growing Success, 2010, p.11,45)

The evaluation of students’ learning skills will be communicated using the following categories and abbreviations: E = Excellent; G = Good; S =
Satisfactory; N= Needs Improvement.
 Students will develop their learning skills and work habits to succeed in the Unit by consolidating their learning skills and work habits by
accomplishing the following:

Learning Skill Growing Success Objectives

Responsibility • fulfils responsibilities and commitments within the learning environment;

• completes and submits class work, homework, and assignments according to agreed-upon timelines;
• takes responsibility for and manages own behaviour.

Organization • devises and follows a plan and process for completing work and tasks;
• establishes priorities and manages time to complete tasks and achieve goals;
• identifies,gathers,evaluates,and uses information,technology,and resources to complete tasks.

Independent • independently monitors,assesses,and revises plans to complete tasks and meet goals;
work • uses class time appropriately to complete tasks;
• follows instructions with minimal supervision.

Collaboration • accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a group;

• responds positively to the ideas,opinions,values,and traditions of others;
• builds healthy peer-to-peer relationships through personal and media-assisted interactions;
• works with others to resolve conflicts and build consensus to achieve group goals;
• shares information,resources,and expertise and promotes critical thinking to solve problems and make decisions.

Initiative • looks for and acts on new ideas and opportunities for learning;
• demonstrates the capacity for innovation and a willingness to take risks;
• demonstrates curiosity and interest in learning;
• approaches new tasks with a positive attitude;
• recognizes and advocates appropriately for the rights of self and others.

Self- Regulation • sets own individual goals and monitors progress towards achieving them;
• seeks clarification or assistance when needed;
• assesses and reflects critically on own strengths,needs,and interests;
• identifies learning opportunities,choices,and strategies to meet personal needs and achieve goals;
• perseveres and makes an effort when responding to challenges.