Course Assessment & Evaluation Policy |
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| SCHOOL NAME | John Mcgregor Secondary School(JMSS) |
| Department | Technological Studies |
| Course Name | Exploring Technology |
| Course Code | TIJ101 |
| Grade | 9 |
| Level | Open |
| Credit Value | 1.0 credit |
| Prerequisite | None |
| Future Course | Technology |
| Textbook |
Exploring Technology |
Course Strands (Unit Titles) |
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Unit 1 |
Construction Technology |
| Unit 2 | Communications Technology |
| Unit 3 | Technological Design |
| Unit 4 | Transportation Technologies |
Categories (KTCA) |
Knowledge & Skills Assessment |
Weighting |
| Knowledge (K) | Understanding of concepts, principles, laws, and theories; knowledge of facts and terms; transfer of concepts to new contexts; understanding of relationships between concepts. | 20 % |
| Thinking (T) | Application of the skills & strategies of scientific inquiry; application of technical skills & procedures; use of tools, equipment, & materials | 20 % |
| Communication (C) | Communication of information & ideas; use of scientific terminology, symbols, conventions, and standard units; communication for different audiences & purposes; use of various forms of communication; use of information technology for scientific purposes. | 20 % |
| Application (A) | Understanding connections among science, technology, society, & the environment; analysis of social & economic issues involving science & technology; assessment of impacts of science & technology on the environment; proposing courses of practical action in relation to science and technology based problems. | 40 % |