Grade-10 Courses
Courses offers in 2020-2021
English
Course code-ENG2D
Course name-English
Course Type-Academic
Pre-requisite-Grade 9 English, Academic or Applied
Credit Value-1
Grade-10
This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 university or college preparation course.
Price:
- Asynchronous Teaching: $499
- Synchronous Teaching: $999
Mathematics
Course code-MPM2D
Course name-Principles of Mathematics
Course Type-Academic
Pre-requisite-Grade 9 Mathematics, Academic or Mathematics Transfer
Credit Value-1
Grade-10
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of relationships and extend their problem-solving and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will explore quadratic relations and their applications; solve and apply linear systems; verify properties of geometric figures using analytic geometry; and investigate the trigonometry of right and acute triangles. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.
Price:
- Asynchronous Teaching: $499
- Synchronous Teaching: $999
Computer
Course code-ICS2O
Course name-Introduction to Computer Studies
Course Type-Open
Pre-requisite-None
Credit Value-1
Grade-10
This course introduces students to computer programming. Students will plan and write simple computer programs by applying fundamental programming concepts, and learn to create clear and maintainable internal documentation. They will also learn to manage a computer by studying hardware configurations, software selection, operating system functions, networking, and safe computing practices. Students will also investigate the social impact of computer technologies, and develop an understanding of environmental and ethical issues related to the use of computers.
Price:
- Asynchronous Teaching: $499
- Synchronous Teaching: $999
Technology
Course code-TGJ2O
Course name-Communications Technology
Course Type-Open
Pre-requisite-None
Credit Value-1
Grade-10
This course introduces students to communications technology from a media perspective. Students will work in the areas of TV/video and movie production, radio and audio production, print and graphic communications, photography, and interactive new media and animation. Student projects may include computer-based activities such as creating videos, editing photos, working with audio, cartooning, developing animations, and designing web pages. Students will also develop an aware- ness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology, and will explore secondary and postsecondary education and training pathways and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields.
Price:
- Asynchronous Teaching: $499
- Synchronous Teaching: $999
Technology
Course code-TEJ2O
Course name-Computer Technology
Course Type-Open
Pre-requisite-None
Credit Value-1
Grade-10
This course introduces students to computer systems, networking, and interfacing, as well as electronics and robotics. Students will assemble, repair, and configure computers with various types of operating systems and application software. Students will build small electronic circuits and write computer programs to control simple peripheral devices or robots. Students will also develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will learn about secondary and postsecondary pathways and career opportunities in computer technology.
Price:
- Asynchronous Teaching: $499
- Synchronous Teaching: $999
Business
Course code-BBI1O
Course name-Introduction to Business
Course Type-Open
Pre-requisite-None
Credit Value-1
Grade-9
This course introduces students to the world of business. Students will develop an understanding of the functions of business, including accounting, marketing, information and communication technology, human resources, production, and of the importance of ethics and social responsibility. This course builds a foundation for further studies in business and helps students develop the business knowledge and skills they will need in their everyday lives.
Price:
- Asynchronous Teaching: $499
- Synchronous Teaching: $999
Business
Course code-BTT1O
Course name-Information and Communication Technology in Business
Course Type-Open
Pre-requisite-None
Credit Value-1
Grade-9
This course introduces students to information and communication technology in a business environment and builds a foundation of digital literacy skills necessary for success in a technologically driven society. Students will develop word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, presentation software, and website design skills. Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on digital literacy, effective electronic research and communication skills, and current issues related to the impact of information and communication technology.
Price:
- Asynchronous Teaching: $499
- Synchronous Teaching: $999