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This document provides information about the ICS2O Introduction to Computer Studies course for Grade 10. The course introduces students to computer programming and covers understanding computers, programming, and computers and society. Students will learn to write computer programs, understand hardware and software, computer networking, and social impacts of technology. Assessment is based on knowledge, thinking, communication, and application. The course consists of 5 units covering computer hardware, society and careers, HTML programming, Turing programming, and developing an application program.

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ICS2O

This document provides information about the ICS2O Introduction to Computer Studies course for Grade 10. The course introduces students to computer programming and covers understanding computers, programming, and computers and society. Students will learn to write computer programs, understand hardware and software, computer networking, and social impacts of technology. Assessment is based on knowledge, thinking, communication, and application. The course consists of 5 units covering computer hardware, society and careers, HTML programming, Turing programming, and developing an application program.

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ICS2O

Introduction to Computer Studies


Grade 10, Open

General Course Information


Prerequisite: None
Department: Computer Studies / Technology
Extra Help: By appointment with teacher
Textbook and Replacement Cost: None
Material Required: Notebook, paper, pencils, eraser, ruler, pens, USB Drive, Turing (Freeware)
Course Fee: None

Course Description
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.
The course is organized into three strands:
 Understanding Computers
 Introduction to Programming
 Computers and Society
A detailed list of the course expectations can be found at
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/computer.html

Assessment and Evaluation


To promote student success, ongoing assessment and feedback will be given regularly to the students. A variety of
assessment and evaluation strategies will be used in this course, including, but not limited to, assignments, quizzes and
tests. Expectations will be evaluated based on the provincial curriculum expectations and the achievement levels outlined
in the ministry document.
Expectations are organized into four categories of knowledge and skills. The categories and their corresponding
weighting is as follows:
Knowledge and Understanding 20%
Thinking 25%
Communication 20%
Application 35%
Each student’s final mark will be in the form of a percentage grade based on their achievement in the 4 categories on the
achievement chart. The breakdown of the final mark is as followed:
Term Evaluation 70%
Final Evaluation 30%
The final Evaluation will be completed during the final weeks of the course and may include a variety of summative
activities, including, but not limited to, an exam and programming project(s).
In addition to students’ performance in the achievement categories, students will also be assessed on their performance
in the following learning skills:
 Responsibility
 Organization
 Independent Work
 Collaboration
 Initiative
 Self-Regulation
For specific policies on assessment and evaluation, and academic honesty, please refer to School Procedures in the
student agenda.
Unit Summary
ICS2O
Introduction to Computer Studies
Grade 10, Open

Unit Title Approx. # of Hours


Unit 1: Hardware, Software and Networks: An Integrated Environment 15
Unit 2: Computer and Society, Career and Post-Secondary Opportunities 10
Unit 3: Foundations of Programming I (HTML) 10
Unit 4: Foundations of Programming II (Turing) 50
Unit 5: Developing an Application Program 25

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