PORT COLBORNE HIGH SCHOOL
COURSE OUTLINE
University Physics-SPH-4U
Assessment and Evaluation Statement:
Our goal is for each student to achieve and demonstrate a high level of understanding and learning in this course. Please be aware that
most of your marks will be coming from a small number of critical tasks completed throughout the semester. In order to be successful, it is very important that you participate in all of the activities in this course.
Practice for Learning:
You will be given ample opportunity to learn and practice the key learnings of this course. The daily activities taking place allow
you to build on the knowledge required to be successful. You will use self, peer and teacher assessments for these activities which will allow you to maximize your learning and your mark. You will be given feedback by your teacher that will allow you to submit your very best work for each of these critical tasks. You must participate in the feedback process; critical tasks will not be evaluated unless you have followed the process set up by your teacher.
Evaluation of Learning:
Most of your marks will come from critical tasks that take place towards the end of a unit, after you have had the opportunity to
master the expectations. Critical tasks will usually include an activity that connects your learning to life after high school (e.g. research reports,
laboratory investigations, multi-media presentations). Where appropriate, it may take the form of a written test.
Mark Break Down:
Formative and Summative Evaluations 60%
End of Course Performance Task 10%
Final Exam 30%
Learning Skills:
These include: works independently, teamwork, organization, work habits/homework and initiative. These skills are important to your success as a student. They are not specifically part of your marks, but are recorded separately on your report card.
COURSE OUTLINE
University Physics-SPH-4U
Assessment and Evaluation Statement:
Our goal is for each student to achieve and demonstrate a high level of understanding and learning in this course. Please be aware that
most of your marks will be coming from a small number of critical tasks completed throughout the semester. In order to be successful, it is very important that you participate in all of the activities in this course.
Practice for Learning:
You will be given ample opportunity to learn and practice the key learnings of this course. The daily activities taking place allow
you to build on the knowledge required to be successful. You will use self, peer and teacher assessments for these activities which will allow you to maximize your learning and your mark. You will be given feedback by your teacher that will allow you to submit your very best work for each of these critical tasks. You must participate in the feedback process; critical tasks will not be evaluated unless you have followed the process set up by your teacher.
Evaluation of Learning:
Most of your marks will come from critical tasks that take place towards the end of a unit, after you have had the opportunity to
master the expectations. Critical tasks will usually include an activity that connects your learning to life after high school (e.g. research reports,
laboratory investigations, multi-media presentations). Where appropriate, it may take the form of a written test.
Mark Break Down:
Formative and Summative Evaluations 60%
End of Course Performance Task 10%
Final Exam 30%
Learning Skills:
These include: works independently, teamwork, organization, work habits/homework and initiative. These skills are important to your success as a student. They are not specifically part of your marks, but are recorded separately on your report card.