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Assumption College Secondary Section - English Program
Course Description Teacher: Mr. Jonathan Gibson Subject: Foundation Mathematics 4 Course Code: MA30104 Grade Level: EP-M5/1-3 Course Description This course in foundation mathematics is designed for all students in Mathayom 5. The material to be covered was selected in accordance with the Basic Education Curriculum issued by Thai Ministry of Education. During the year the material covered will meet and exceed all educational benchmarks and standards. The focus in this year will be to survey the content areas of Sequences and Series, Probability, and Statistics. The course, along with Supplemental Mathematics, is designed to provide students with the math background useful for further advanced study in any field. Course Objectives 1. To provide a solid introduction to mathematical theory. 2. To develop analytical and critical thinking skills through investigative work. 3. To develop Information Technology skills related to mathematical topics. 4. To develop practical skills for solving a wide variety of mathematical problems. 5. To provide the students with useful estimation and mental calculation skills. 6. To provide the students with a number of problem solving techniques that can be applied to
mathematics and other intellectual pursuits. Textbooks The Nature of Mathematics, 12th Ed Karl Smith, Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning, 2012 Mathematical Excursions, 2nd Ed Richard Aufmann and Joanne Lockwood, Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning, 2010 Precalculus – Mathematics for Calculus, 5th and 6th Ed James Stewart and Lothar Redlin, Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning, 2009 Precalculus with Limits, 2nd Ed Ron Larson and David Falvo, Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning, 2011 Statistics – An Introduction, 5th Ed Roger Fleck, Thompson-Wadsworth, 2008
Assumption College
Secondary Section - English Program
Course Syllabus – Semester 2 Unit 1: Basic Statistics
Definitions and Types of Statistics
Populations and Samples
Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
Random Sampling
Levels of Measurement
Historical Development of Statistics Unit 2: Distributions and Statistical Graphs
Tally Charts and Frequency Tables
Relative Frequency
Cumulative Frequency
Bar Charts and Pie Charts
Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Cumulative Polygons
Stem and Leaf Displays
Shapes and Types of Distributions Unit 3: Measures of Center
Mode, Mean, and Median
Comparison and Interpretation of Measures of Center
Mean of Two or More Means
Finding the Distance Between Two Points
Distance Between a Point and a Line
Distance Between Two Parallel Lines
The Slope of A Line
Forms for the Equation of a Line Unit 4: Measures of Dispersion, Skew, and Kurtosis
Range, Quartiles, Percentiles, and Interquartile Range
Variance, Standard Deviation, and Index of Dispersion
The Normal Distribution
Box Plots and Outlier Detection
Skewness and Kurtosis
Assumption College Secondary Section - English Program
Assessment and Evaluation Breakdown of Grades – Semester 2 Criteria 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Total Homework and Class Work 10% 10% 20% Quizzes and Tests 10% 10% 20% Project and Authentic Work 10% 10% Behavior and Participation 5% 5% 10% Mid-Term Examination 20% 20% Final Examination 20% 20% Total 45% 55% 100% Percentage to Grade Conversion Table Points Grade
80 - 100 4.0 75 – 79 3.5 70 – 74 3.0 65 – 69 2.5 60 – 64 2.0 55 – 59 1.5 50 – 54 1.0
Evaluation Criteria Homework Homework is important for any student learning mathematics. In order to fully comprehend any topic in mathematics, students must complete a large number of problems over a range of difficulty. Students will be assigned homework on an almost daily basis. Most of the grading for homework will consist of 5 minute homework quizzes that have one or two problems from the previous night’s homework. This is to encourage students keeping up daily with the homework and to reduce copying of homework. A smaller portion of the homework grade will be periodic physical checks of the homework and these will be graded on completeness, punctuality, accuracy, and overall quality. Section and Chapter Exams Section exams will be given every two to three weeks. This approach will be used as the chapters in the text have many sections. There will be a chapter summary examination as well to gauge the students’ retention of the material and to help prepare them for the final examination. Cheating on exams will not be tolerated and will result in a grade of zero for that particular quiz. Behavior and Participation Behavior is a component of student responsibility, unity, loyalty, and character. Behavior marks will be based on a student’s appropriate conduct toward his fellow students, teachers, staff, and to himself. Student behavior is critical to a student’s ability to learn any subject. The teacher will expect students to be well-behaved in class. Participation in class is an important way for the teacher to gauge each student’s involvement in the class. Class participation involves attending class, taking an active role in class discussions, asking questions when clarification is necessary for complete understanding, taking decent notes during lectures, and paying attention in class. Project Work Project-based learning accesses the student (or group of students) ability to apply mathematical knowledge to a problem presented. With the application of mathematically knowledge outside of a classroom lecture situation, different critical thinking skills are built which in turn reinforce the particular area of math. Additionally, as the projects often are long-term, students learn about self-guided responsibility. For the projects that are done in groups, students also develop the immensely important skills of compromise, team-work, and leadership. Authentic Work Authentic work will play an integral role in the overall mathematics knowledge acquired by the students over the course of the year. Students will be doing additional technology-based projects, virtual calculus laboratories, graphing calculator work, integrated assignments or work with the ICT department, and other applied mathematical projects. Additionally students will have quizzes on this material that differ from the regular coursework quizzes. They will be quizzed on Practical Applications of Calculus, Graphing Calculator - Usage and Application, Refresher Quizzes on material learned previously, and Standardized Testing. Midterm and Final Examinations Students will take comprehensive midterm and final examinations each semester to show that they have met the standards and benchmarks in mathematics for their grade level. During the final examination, each student must present himself in a manner that reflects an understanding of the traditional standards of academic honesty.
Supplemental Mathematics 4 (MA30204)
Teacher: Mr. Robert Badaracco
Grade: EP-M5
Course description: Welcome to EP-M5 Supplemental Mathematics, Semester II. We will
begin the semester by continuing our study of vectors. This will include basic operations; such
as, addition, subtraction, and multiplication of vectors by scalars. We will use vectors to solve
problems, and investigate vectors up to 3 dimensions with mention of ‘n’ dimensional vectors in
‘n’ space. Next, we will use our knowledge of trigonometry and vectors to begin an investigation
of complex numbers, and the basics of the complex plane. Our study will include complex
numbers in polar form and nth
roots of polynomial equations. Next, we will move on to
Probability where we will investigate permutations, combinations and the binomial theorem.
Finally, we will study Graph Fundamentals including Euler Graphs and graph applications.
Course Objectives: The primary objective is to develop mathematical reasoning and skills that
will be useful as you move to higher levels of abstract reasoning. This course covers a lot of
material and in some ways represents the hardest math course in the Thai curriculum. The course
will also prepare you for Calculus and other higher level mathematics courses.
Highpoints of the skills and concepts you will learn in this course:
Add, subtract, multiply and find absolute value of vectors
Investigate 3 dimensional vectors
Use vectors to solve problems
Investigate the complex plane
Study the Binomial Theorem
Use Euler Graphs to solve problems
You need the following to have in class each day:
Notebook, Textbooks: Precalculus Mathematics for Calculus, Scientific Calculator
COURSE POLICIES: You must show your work on anything that is graded.
You may get assistance on problems, but you should do your own work and not copy directly
from another paper. The only exception is class notes which may be copied by hand from
another book.
Late work without excuse is subject to point reduction(s). Work must be submitted one week
before the end of the term for full marks.
You should try to show innovation during investigations and when you are solving problems.
You should make an effort to participate in class discussions and answer open ended
questions. Do not avoid the risk involved in answering questions, instead take risk and be
innovative in your discussion.
You should try to ask questions, and seek clarifications.
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR:
Students should be prepared to begin the lesson at the start of each class. Being prepared for
class includes having your textbook, notebook, pen or pencil, and at least a scientific calculator.
Students should take notes during each lesson, and complete all assigned work. Students should
be respectful of others and considerate enough to not interfere with others learning. Of course, all
school rules and classroom rules apply.
Additional Rules: Cell Phones should be put away during class. Any exception must first be approved by the
teacher.
No Food is allowed in the classrooms.
Students should address each other and the teacher in a respectful manner at all times.
Students must not make any disruption that disturbs the learning of others.
The following is a listing of the units that will be covered in this course:
Semester 2
Continuation of Vectors
Unit 1 Complex Numbers
Unit 2 Probability
Unit 3 Graph Fundamentals
Unit 4 Review / Test
Grading Ratios
Class Work (Notebook, Class Problems, and Quizzes) 30%
Homework 20%
Midterm Exam 20%
Final Exam 20%
Characteristics (Affective Domain) 10%
GRADING SCALE IN PERCENTAGES:
80 – 100 4
75 -79 3.5
70 – 74 3.0
65 – 69 2.5
60 – 64 2.0
55 – 59 1.5
50 – 54 1.0
< 50 0
THE ENGLISH PROGRAM AT ASSUMPTION COLLEGE
Science Department
Course Syllabus – Semester 2/2013
SC30223 Chemistry 3
Course Description
This course focuses on chemistry topics and is a continuation from SC30222 Chemistry 2.
Building from the fundamentals learned in previous Chemistry courses, this course introduces
and covers the states of matter, the behavior of gases, gas laws, water and aqueous systems,
and solutions. Chemistry 3 is 1.5 credits and therefore consists of three periods per week.
The lectures will highlight historical people and events related to chemistry. The lectures
will also provide relevant examples of the application of chemistry principles in everyday life
and give students the opportunity to have practice solving chemical problems.
Demonstrations and laboratory sessions will allow students to learn basic laboratory
techniques, lab safety, and get a hands-on experience of the chemistry theory learned in the
lectures. As with many courses within EP, critical thinking skills are emphasized over those
of rote learning. The course will follow the content of the latest version of the American high
school textbook, Pearson Chemistry. The course is prerequisite to SC30224 Chemistry 4.
Textbook
Chemistry, Pearson (2012), by Wilbraham, Staley, Matta, and Waterman
Chemistry Reading and Study Workbook, Pearson (2012)
Course Outline & Objectives
Chapter 13: States of Matter
Section 1: The Nature of Solids pg 431-434
Describe how the structure and properties of solids are related.
Identify the factors that determine the shape of a crystal.
Section 2: Changes of State pg 436-439
Identify the conditions necessary for sublimation.
Determine how the conditions at which phases are in equilibrium are
represented on a phase diagram.
Chapter 14: The Behavior of Gases
Section 1: Properties of Gases pg 450-454
(Review topic) Explain why gases are easier to compress than solids or
liquids.
(Review topic) Describe the three factors that affect gas pressure
Teacher Mr. Michael Nguyen (Mr. Michael)
Contact EP Teacher Room, 2nd
Floor Colombet Bldg.
Website https://sites.google.com/site/epacChemistry/
Class Time EP-M5/1: Wednesday, period 1-2; Friday, period 6
EP-M5/2: Monday period 5; Tuesday, period 5-6
Credits 1.5
THE ENGLISH PROGRAM AT ASSUMPTION COLLEGE
Science Department
Course Syllabus – Semester 2/2013
SC30223 Chemistry 3
Section 2: The Gas Laws pg 456-463
Describe the relationship among the pressure, volume, and temperature of a
gas.
Calculate the pressure, temperature and volume of a gas using gas laws.
Section 3: Ideal Gases pg 464-468
Calculate the amount of a contained gas when the pressure, volume, and
temperature are specified.
Define the conditions when real gases are most likely to differ from ideal
gases.
Section 4: Gases: Mixtures and Movements pg 469-474
Relate the total pressure of a mixture of gases to the partial pressures of the
component gases.
Explain how the molar mass of a gas affects the rate at which gas diffuses
and effuses.
Chapter 15: Water and Aqueous Systems
Section 1: Water and Its Properties pg 488-493
Identify the factor that causes the high surface tension, low vapor pressure,
and high boiling point of water.
Describe the structure of ice.
Section 2: Homogeneous Aqueous Systems pg 494-501
Identify the types of substances that dissolve most readily in water.
Explain why all ionic compounds are electrolytes.
Explain why hydrates easily lose and regain water.
Section 3: Heterogeneous Aqueous Systems pg 504-507
Distinguish between a suspension and a solution.
Identify how to distinguish a colloid from a suspension and a solution.
Chapter 16: Solutions
Section 1: Properties of Solutions pg 518-524
Identify the factors that affect how fast a substance dissolves.
Describe the equilibrium in a saturated solution.
Describe the factors that affect the solubility of a substance.
Section 2: Concentrations of Solutions pg 525-531
Calculate the molarity of a solution.
Describe the effect of dilution on the total moles of a solute in solution.
Express the solution concentration as a percent by volume or percent by
mass.
Section 3: Colligative Properties of Solutions pg 545-537
Explain how colligative properties can be explained on a particle basis.
THE ENGLISH PROGRAM AT ASSUMPTION COLLEGE
Science Department
Course Syllabus – Semester 2/2013
SC30223 Chemistry 3
Section 4: Calculations Involving Colligative Properties pg 538-544
Identify the two ways of expressing the ratio of solute to solvent in a
solution.
Describe how the freezing-point depression and boiling-point elevation are
related to molality.
Resources
Required Notebook
Scientific calculator (not a phone-based application)
Ruler
Suggested Many different colored pens/markers/highlighters
Electronic Thai-English translator (not a phone-based
application)
A Matayom-level Chemistry practice book in Thai
Academic Integrity Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the Assumption College Student Handbook. There is to be
no plagiarism, no copying, and no cheating of any kind. These and any other acts of
academic dishonesty lower the quality of the education and will not be tolerated. Students
involved in any form of academic dishonesty, including any student supplying or allowing
the copying to take place, will receive a zero.
Plagiarism is the act of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's
own work or ideas. Examples of plagiarism include the failure to give appropriate
acknowledgement when repeating another’s idea, phrase, sentence or paragraph, or failure to
give appropriate acknowledgement when paraphrasing any of those.
Behavioral Expectations
For the sake of all the members of the class, students are expected to respect themselves, their
classmates, the teacher, and the facilities. Students must accept responsibility for themselves
and their actions. Students are expected to be ready at the start of every class
(notebook/folder, textbook, scientific calculator, ruler, writing utensils, etc.) and to actively
participate throughout the lesson until class is dismissed.
A behavior score (out of 5 points) is taken every day. At the end of the semester the average
is taken and used for the student’s behavior score (15%). Students earn the scores they
receive.
Attendance & Tardiness
Attendance will be taken at the start of every class. Students are expected to be in class on-
time, every time. Unexcused absences or tardiness will not be tolerated. In the case of
planned absences, please notify the teacher in as far in advance as possible. Students are
expected to catch up on all missed work outside of class time.
THE ENGLISH PROGRAM AT ASSUMPTION COLLEGE
Science Department
Course Syllabus – Semester 2/2013
SC30223 Chemistry 3
Homework & Classwork
Homework and classwork will be assigned often and must be submitted on or before the due
date. Late assignments can be submitted for a maximum of 50% up until the last week of the
term. All late or missed assignments that are not turned in before the last week of the term
will receive a zero.
Grading
This course follows to the Assumption College grading scale:
Final Score ≥ 80% 4.0
75% ≤ Final Score < 80% 3.5
70% ≤ Final Score < 75% 3.0
65% ≤ Final Score < 70% 2.5
60% ≤ Final Score < 65% 2.0
55% ≤ Final Score < 60% 1.5
50% ≤ Final Score < 55% 1.0
Final Score < 50% 0.0
Evaluation and Assessment
The final semester grade for this course out of 100% is broken down as follows:
Quiz 20%
Homework/Classwork 10%
Lab 10%
Notebook (Chemistry Folder) 5%
Behavior 15% (program mandated)
Midterm (Summative) Exam 20% (program mandated)
Final Exam 20% (program mandated)
Recommendations for Success
Chemistry can be a difficult course for many students. All students are encouraged to try the
following:
1. Read, read, read the textbook. Oftentimes, reading the text once is not enough even
for native English speakers. You may need to read the material multiple times to
understand. By reading along at home with the lessons taught at school (typically
only a few pages per night), students will be able to responsibly manage the material
and gain the most from the course.
2. Search online, in either Thai or English, if you don’t understand a topic discussed in
class or simply to get a better understanding of the topic.
3. Get a Thai language introductory Chemistry book.
4. Get a Chemistry tutor. The tutor should be helping you learn, not doing the work for
you!
THE ENGLISH PROGRAM AT ASSUMPTION COLLEGE
Science Department
Course Syllabus – Semester 2/2013
SC30223 Chemistry 3
5. Do not copy your classmates work; struggle through and do the work on your own!
This is how you learn!
6. Come see the teacher outside of class time for assistance.
7. Do more than just the bare minimum; there are plenty of problems in the textbook.
We only have time for so many of them. Do the review questions at the end of the
chapter and see the teacher for the answers.
8. Study the notes and vocabulary at least a few minutes every day, such as in
homeroom or during any free time you might have in other classes.
THE ENGLISH PROGRAM AT ASSUMPTION COLLEGE
Science Department
Course Syllabus – Semester 2/2013
SC30203 Physics 3
Course Description
This course focuses on continuation of electricity studies from semester 1.
The course offers both a conceptual foundation and an algebra-based presentation of Physics.
Critical thinking skills in solving problems will be the emphasis with a sound basic
understanding of conventional Mathematics. The course will closely follow the order and
content of the latest version of the American high school textbook, Holt Physics. The course
is prerequisite to SC30204 Physics.
Students are encouraged to read widely from different resources which include the Internet,
various Physics (both British and American), books published for improving examination
skills as well as from Thai Physics books. They can always approach the teacher for
references should they require.
Textbook (as a base)
Physics, Holt McDougal 2012
ISBN-13: 978-0-547-58669-4; ISBN-10: 0-547-58669-8
Miscellaneous references available from the teacher upon request.
Course Outline & Objectives
Unit 1 D.C. circuitry (Resistance)
- Definitions of Ohm’s Law, potential difference, resistance, resistivity,
- Resistors in series and in parallel. Illustration with multiple complicated circuitry and
finding the total resistance.
- Calculation of potential difference, resistance, and current.
- Problem solving involving current and voltage division.
- Kirchoff’s current and voltage laws with circuit analysis.
Unit 2 D.C. Circuitry (Resistance and Capacitance)
- Definitions of capacitance, farad, time constant and mathematics of exponential decay.
- Phenomenon of charging and discharging capacitors; illustration with corresponding graphs.
- Capacitors in series and in parallel
Teacher Dr. W. Y. Dominic
Contact EP Teacher Room, 2nd
Floor Colombet Bldg.
Class Time EP-M5/1: Mon, period 5; Wed, period 6-7; Fri, period 2
EP-M5/2: Mon, period 1-2; Wed, period 5; Fri, period 1
Credits 2.0
THE ENGLISH PROGRAM AT ASSUMPTION COLLEGE
Science Department
Course Syllabus – Semester 2/2013
SC30203 Physics 3
Unit 3 Alternating Current
- Definitions of root mean square value as application to current and voltage in A.C. circuits
- Definition of Inductance.
- RC, RI and RCI A.C. circuits
Resources
Required
Notebooks
Scientific calculator (not a phone-based application)
Ruler
Suggested Many different colored pens/markers/highlighters
Electronic Thai-English translator (not a phone-based
application)
A Matayom-level physics practice book in Thai
Academic Integrity Policy
Students are expected to following the guidelines laid down in the Assumption College
Student Handbook in terms of academic pursuits and excellence. They are strongly and
constantly reminded that it is of paramount importance to understand one topic intensively
before being able to move on to the next one. However, all the topics are inter-related.
Therefore, any forms of idleness of poor attitude in learning Physics will not be tolerated and
remedial actions immediately instigated to rectify the situation. Students are always welcome
to consult the teacher for guidance of whatever issues related to learning which may arise.
Behavioral Expectations
A good sense of behavioral awareness in the classroom will be strictly reinforced which is
essential to the ultimate success of the learning process. Students are not allowed to do other
subjects in the Physics class or play with electronic gadgets not related to what is being
taught in the classroom. Infraction of behavioral rules will be handled accordingly.
Attendance & Tardiness
Attendance will be taken at the start of every class. Students are expected to be in class on-
time, every time. Unexcused absences or tardiness will not be tolerated. In the case of
planned absences, please notify the teacher in as far in advance as possible. Students are
expected to catch up on all missed work outside of class time.
THE ENGLISH PROGRAM AT ASSUMPTION COLLEGE
Science Department
Course Syllabus – Semester 2/2013
SC30203 Physics 3
Homework & Classwork
Homework and classwork will be assigned often and must be submitted on or before the due
date. Late assignments can be submitted for a maximum of 50% up until the last week of the
term. All late or missed assignments that are not turned in before the last week of the term
will receive a zero.
Grading
This course follows to the Assumption College grading scale:
Final Score ≥ 80% 4.0
75% ≤ Final Score < 80% 3.5
70% ≤ Final Score < 75% 3.0
65% ≤ Final Score < 70% 2.5
60% ≤ Final Score < 65% 2.0
55% ≤ Final Score < 60% 1.5
50% ≤ Final Score < 55% 1.0
Final Score < 50% 0.0
Evaluation and Assessment
The final semester grade for this course out of 100% is broken down as follows:
Homework/Classwork 17%
Quiz 20%
Notebook 8%
Behavior 15% (program mandated)
Midterm (Summative) Exam 20% (program mandated)
Final Exam 20% (program mandated)
Recommendations for Success
Physics can be a difficult course for many students. All students should do the following:
1. Take good notes in the classroom. Go home and revise the notes; make sure every
single part is clearly understood. For any doubts, queries, clarifications, the student
should immediately note down and ask the teacher either in the classroom or
individually in the teachers’ room.
2. Students are encouraged to read widely-from various textbooks available in the
market, from the school library and from the Internet. (e.g. YouTube, Google, etc.)
3. They should do the prescribed homework.
4. It is useful to organize small study group among the students.
5. Students can consult me individually for techniques in getting high or full scores in
external Physics tests like CU-ATS and SAT Subject Test.
6. Ability for find the time to read Thai Physics (e.g. from the library) would be an
additional asset.
Assumption College
Student Syllabus for: EP5 FOUNDATION ENGLISH En30104
Teacher: Mr. Mike Miner
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Welcome to EP5 Foundation English. This course is designed to further your familiarity
and ability with IELTS tasks, as well as strengthen your writing and grammar in general. We
focus on academic skills, writing, time management and inter-personal communication skills.
This course is writing intensive. You will regularly practice your writing skills. In-class research
essays, participation, homework, quizzes and exams make up a majority of your grade. By the
end of the year, you should be prepared for a more intensive course on IELTS in year 6.
The course moves quickly. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to seek out what
you missed, either from your classmates or by seeing me on your own time, not while I’m
teaching.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The main objectives of this course are:
- To strengthen the students’ writing ability in formal, informal, and technical writing,
according to IELTS expectations.
- To broaden and expand the students’ proficiency and knowledge in exam level English.
- To provide material for the students to revise, consolidate and extend their command of
English grammar and vocabulary.
- To develop the students’ reading skills to enable them to skim the text for main idea, to scan
the text for specific information, and to deduce meanings from the context.
- To develop the students’ writing skills to enable them to respond to input applying
information to a specified task, to elicit, to select, to summarize information in IELTS format
essays.
- To develop the students’ listening skills to enable them to understand and apply specific
information from the input.
- To develop the students’ speaking skills to enable them to use social and professional
language, to report, explain, summarize and develop a discussion.
You need to have the following in class each day: Blue or Black ink pens and pencils.
Plastic folder to hold materials/textbooks
White notebook
Your IELTS textbook.
Dictionary
COURSE POLICIES/BEHAVIOR:
Course policies are the rules and guidelines our class follows. They can be summed up in one
word: respect. Respect the teacher, respect your fellow classmates and their desire to learn, and
everything else will take care of itself.
CHEATING, COPYING and PLAGIARISM:
Cheating and copying in any form will not be tolerated. Anything that you turn in that is not 100%
your own work and your own words will receive a failing grade.
HOMEWORK:
All homework assignments must be completed and turned in during class the day that it is due.
Late work is accepted, but if work is turned in after class or the next day, points will be deducted.
GRADE DETERMINATION:
Your grades will be determined by your homework, classwork, quizzes/tests and participation.
You will be graded on speaking, listening, reading, writing and behaviour. Do your best in
everything that we do, and do your best to keep up and not miss anything. Zeros will hurt your
grade much more than a low score. Active participation and preparedness is expected at all
times!
Good luck to you this year.
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always
remember, you have within you the strength, the patience,
and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”
~ Harriet Tubman
Assumption College
Student Syllabus for: EP5 READING & WRITING En30204
Teacher: Mr. Mike Miner
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Welcome to EP5 Reading & Writing. This course is designed to further your ability with
analyzing reading, critical thinking, as well as strengthen your formal writing ability. We focus
on academic skills, writing, time management and inter-personal communication skills. This
course is writing intensive. You will regularly practice your writing skills. We will also read a
lot. In-class research essays, participation, homework, quizzes and exams make up a majority of
your grade. By the end of the year, you should be prepared to write organized essays on any
given topic in year 6.
The course moves quickly. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to seek out what
you missed, either from your classmates or by seeing me on your own time, not while I’m
teaching.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The main objectives of this course are:
- to strengthen the students’ writing ability in formal, informal, and technical writing, according
to university expectations
- to broaden and expand the students’ proficiency and knowledge in exam level English;
- to provide material for the students to revise, consolidate and extend their command of
English grammar and vocabulary;
- to develop the students’ reading skills to enable them to skim the text for main idea, to scan
the text for specific information, and to deduce meanings from the context;
- to develop the students’ writing skills to enable them to respond to input applying
information to a specified task, to elicit, to select, to summarize information in clear,
organized essays;
- to develop the students’ listening skills to enable them to understand and apply specific
information from the input;
- to develop the students’ speaking skills to enable them to use social and professional
language, to report, explain, summarize and develop a discussion;
You need to have the following in class each day: Blue or Black ink pens and pencils.
Plastic folder to hold materials/textbooks
White notebook
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Dictionary
COURSE POLICIES/BEHAVIOR:
Course policies are the rules and guidelines our class follows. They can be summed up in one
word: respect. Respect the teacher, respect your fellow classmates and their desire to learn, and
everything else will take care of itself.
CHEATING, COPYING and PLAGIARISM:
Cheating and copying in any form will not be tolerated. Anything that you turn in that is not 100%
your own work and your own words will receive a failing grade.
HOMEWORK:
All homework assignments must be completed and turned in during class the day that it is due.
Late work is accepted, but if work is turned in after class or the next day, points will be deducted.
GRADE DETERMINATION:
Your grades will be determined by your homework, classwork, quizzes/tests and participation.
You will be graded on speaking, listening, reading, writing and behaviour. Do your best in
everything that we do, and do your best to keep up and not miss anything. Zeros will hurt your
grade much more than a low score. Active participation and preparedness is expected at all
times!
Good luck to you this year.
“The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is
too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach
it.”
~ Michelangelo
EN30210: English for Academic Achievement 4
Teacher: Mr. Nathan Hunter Grade: EP-M5/3
I. Aim
The aims for this course are to improve student’s skills in the following areas:
Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking - such that they will be better prepared for
the next year’s university entrance exams.
II. Method
As stated above, this second semester will be focusing on improving four skills:
reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Reading: will be covered in the reading of Animal Farm. It is a novel by
George Orwell. The first semester students were able to get through roughly
two chapters, but it was difficult for them to cover these areas within their
class periods.
Writing: will work on writing a critical essay; in which they write introduction
(topic sentences), body (supportive sentences), and conclusion (ending
sentences). By the end of the second semester, students will have written
several essays; regarding the topic of entering the university next year.
Listening: will be measured by watching and listening to a program and then
answering questions. From the fact that, learning to understand English
conversation is a critical skill for students to be fully developed, with the
onset of ASEAN in 2015.
Speaking: will be improved upon giving presentations; regarding any topic on
current events: history, sports, science, or whatever topic student would like
to expand upon.
III. Grading Rubric
Reading : 10% Summative Exam: 30%
Writing: 10% Final Exam: 20%
Listening: 10 % Behavior 10%
Speaking: 10%
IV. Homework
a. Students will be given homework weekly.
b. Students will be given reading and writing assignments.
c. Speaking will be done in class.
d. Listening will be done on the last period of the week.
V. Quizzes
a. A quiz will be given over each chapter of Animal Farm.
b. Students will have a weekly quiz, as they are expected to have read the assigned
chapter in Animal Farm and done their homework.
VI. Exams
a. Summative Exam
i. Will provide a review.
ii. Worth 30% of the grade
b. Final Exam
i. Will provide a review.
ii. Worth 20% of the grade.
EP-M5 Health and Physical Education 4 (HP30104)
Course Description
The Health Education Course is designed to enhance awareness and knowledge of healthy
lifestyle choices. The course incorporates a dual curriculum of both health and physical
education in a two pronged approach. Students will engage in both health studies and
physical education activities. The focus for semester II weighs heavily on Physical Education
and less on in-class health studies – as we recognize children’s needs for more physical
activities. In this day and age, teenagers are prone to ‘stay home’ sedentary lifestyles; which
significantly impinges upon their physical fitness and overall health. Henceforth, we want to
foster and promote a Physical Education centered environment as much as possible.
Class Materials
A Pen or Pencil
A Pink Notebook for taking notes, doing homework, and recording assignments.
PE uniform
Class Information
Homework assignments are due at the start of the next class period unless otherwise stated.
If you are absent, homework is due at the start of the next class period. It is your
responsibility to find out what you missed the next day you are in school. You will then have
one week to complete the work.
No food or drinks in the classroom, except for water. Breakfast is to be eaten before
you get to class.
Hall Passes - Are only given out for emergency trips to the bathroom: This should be
done on a limited basis, as class time is valuable. Please use the break times; before and after
lunch to use bathroom or get a drink of water.
Electronic devices - cell phones, ipods, and other personal electronic devices are not
permitted in class. You will not be given a warning. If I see an electronic device out, you will
be written up.
Units of Instruction
Health
Advance first Aid
Body Systems and Homeostasis
Physical Education
Basket ball
Football
Hand ball
Volleyball
Classroom Expectations
Our classroom is a place of learning; you are to conduct yourself in a respectful manner. This
class is a G rated class. Profanity, criticizing or insulting other students will not be tolerated.
Use manners and always be respectful in adhering to Thai culture.
Class lessons will consist of power point presentations, video clips, worksheets, class
discussions and interactive group exploration – which will allow you to make choices that
will improve your health. You are expected to complete homework, so you are prepared for
the next class. You are expected to put your best foot forward, in an effort toward being a
successful student.
Course Evaluation and Assessment
Summative Examination: 10%
Fitness Ability 30%
Worksheet Exercises: 10%
Homework: 10%
Final Examination: 10%
Final Health Quiz: 20%
Behavior: 10%