Course Description
This course enables students to further develop knowledge and skills in computer science.Students will use modular design principles to create complex and fully documentedprograms, according to industry standards. Student teams will manage a large software development project, from planning through to project review. Students will also analyse algorithms for effectiveness. They will investigate ethical issues in computing and further explore environmental issues, emerging technologies, areas of research in computer science,and careers in the field.
Overall Curriculum Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:
A. Programming Concepts and Skills
A1 | Demonstrate the ability to use different data types, including one-dimensional arrays, in computer programs; |
A2 | Demonstrate the ability to use control structures and simple algorithms in computer programs; |
A3 | Demonstrate the ability to use subprograms within computer programs; |
A4 | Use proper code maintenance techniques and conventions when creating computer programs. |
B. Software Development
B1 | Demonstrate the ability to manage the software development process effectively, through all of its stages – planning, development, production, and closing |
B2 | Apply standard project management techniques in the context of a student-managed team project. |
C. Computer Environments and Systems
C1 | Demonstrate the ability to apply modular design concepts in computer programs; |
C2 | Analyse algorithms for their effectiveness in solving a problem. |
D. Topics in Computer Science
D1 | Assess strategies and initiatives that promote environmental stewardship with respect to the use of computers and related technologies |
D2 | Analyse ethical issues and propose strategies to encourage ethical practices related to the use of computers; |
D3 | Analyse the impact of emerging computer technologies on society and the economy; |
D4 | Research and report on different areas of research in computer science, and careers related to computer science. |
Course Content
Strand A-D | Title | Hours |
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Strand A |
Programming Concepts and Skills Overall expectations: A1. A2, A3, A4.. |
36 hours |
Strand B |
Software Development Overall expectations: B1, B2. |
36 hours |
Strand C |
Designing Modular Programs Overall expectations: C1, C2. |
16 hours |
Strand D |
Topics in Computer Science Overall expectations: D1, D2, D3. |
22 hours |
Total : 110 hrs |
Diagnostic assessment is used at the beginning of a unit to assist in determining a starting point for instruction. Assessments for Learning and as Learning (AFL & AAL) provide information to students as they are learning and refining their skills. Assessment of Learning (AOL), at the end of units and course, provides students with the opportunity to synthesize/apply/demonstrate their learning and the achievement of the expectations. The course also provides the students with a variety of ways to demonstrate their knowledge through the so-called Triangulation Assessments, which may assess students through Observation and/or Conversation (i.e. Oral Presentations or Student Interviews), as well as Student Products. The AOLs are posted at the end of each unit.
There are four levels of achievement for students who are passing the course:
- Level 1 (50-59%)
- Level 2 (60-69%)
- Level 3 (70-79%)
- Level 4 (80-100%)
Level 3 is the provincial standard for student achievement.
The final grade will include the following weighting:
Knowledge | Thinking/Inquiry | Communication | Application |
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12.5 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Understanding | |||
12.5 |
Seventy percent (70%) of the grade will be based on evaluation conducted throughout the course. Final evaluation will take into account the student’s most recent and most consistent performance.
Thirty percent (30%) of the grade will be based on a final evaluation consisting of the final examination and the independent study unit, which will take into account the entire course, including the student’s most recent and most consistent performance.
The evaluation for this course is based on the student’s achievement of curriculum expectations and the demonstrated skills required for effective learning. The final percentage grade represents the quality of the student’s overall achievement of the expectations for the course and reflects the corresponding level of achievement as described in the achievement chart for the discipline.
Proctoring
• The tests are typically a paper-pen evaluation written at a mutually agreed time, date, and location. The tests will be proctored, meaning a suitable adult with a dedicated identifiable and authentic email address will supervise you writing the tests. This process ensures the security and integrity of the test. Any person related or affiliated to the student in a personal way cannot serve as a test supervisor.
Resources required by the student
- A scanner, smartphone camera, or similar device to upload handwritten or hand-drawn work
- A front-facing camera on a desktop, laptop, or mobile device to allow for proctoring over the internet
- Internet access and a modern standards-compliant web browser
The tuition for this course is $800 for Canadian students and $2000 for international students.
Refunds
Maple Leaf School does not issue refunds. When a student enrolls in our course, the MLS administration team undertakes many tasks including establishing electronic/physical files, assigning teachers and tracking the enrolment for Ministry purposes, etc. The work is completed by our school the moment you register online.
Course Curriculum
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Unit 1 | |||
U1L1 | 00:00:00 | ||
U1L2 | 00:00:00 | ||
U1L3 | 00:00:00 | ||
U1L4 | 00:00:00 | ||
U1L5 | 00:00:00 | ||
ICS4U Unit 1 AOL 1 | 2 days | ||
Unit 2 | |||
U2L1 | 00:00:00 | ||
U2L2 | 00:00:00 | ||
U2L3 | 00:00:00 | ||
ICS4U Unit 2 AOL 2 | 2 days | ||
Unit 3 | |||
U3L1 | 00:00:00 | ||
U3L2 | 00:00:00 | ||
U3L3 | 00:00:00 | ||
U3L4 | 00:00:00 | ||
ICS4U Unit 3 AOL 3 | 2 days | ||
Unit 4 | |||
U4L1 | 00:00:00 | ||
U4L2 | 00:00:00 | ||
U4L3 | 00:00:00 | ||
U4L4 | 00:00:00 | ||
ICS4U Unit 4 AOL 4 | 2 days | ||
Unit 5 | |||
U5L1 | 00:00:00 | ||
U5L2 | 00:00:00 | ||
U5L3 | 00:00:00 | ||
U5L4 | 00:00:00 | ||
ICS4U Unit 5 AOL 5 | 2 days | ||
Final Exam | |||
How to request | 00:00:00 | ||
ICS4U Final Exam | 24 hours |
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