Grade 8 Course Description

Technology Education Course Description:

Technology Education is a problem solving program providing development of hand and machine tool processes in the manufacturing industry.

Emphasis will be given to the implementation of design and the development of devices and processes for practical purposes.

Students will be assessed using the following rubric:

4 - In-depth knowledge and understanding of content and concepts. Able to extend the application of related skills.

3 - Competent knowledge and understanding of content and concepts. Appropriate application of the related skills.

2 - Developing knowledge and understanding of content and concepts. Developing in the application of the related skills.

1 - Limited knowledge and understanding of content and concepts. Limited application of related skills.

Report Cards:

Grade 7 & 8 students will be receiving percentages on their report cards for the 2014-2015 school year. Below are the descriptors:

90-100%- Demonstrates excellent understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes.

80-89% - Demonstrates very good understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes.

70-79% - Demonstrates good understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes.

60-69% - Demonstrates satisfactory understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes.

50-59%- Demonstrates limited understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes.

Below 50%- Has not met minimum requirements of the course

INS - Insufficient evidence to determine a grade

IP – In progress until all components of the course are completed.

The following is the grade 8 Project Rubric:

Mr. McMullin