Father Michael McGlvney CA

Course Information Sheet

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Economics Any university or university/college
Higher Level CIE 3M7, ClA4U7, IDC 4U7 preparation course in Canadian and world
studies, English, or social sciences and
humanities
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course investigates the nature of the competitive global econom
y and explores how individuals and societies can
gain the infonnation they need to make appropriate economic decisio
ns. Students will learn about the principles of
microeconomics, macroeconomics, international and development
economics and apply economic models and
concepts to interpret economic infonnation, assess the validity of
statistics, and investigate marketplace dynamics.
Students will use economic inquiry and communication skills to
analyse current economic issues, make infonned
iudoments and nresent their findinll'S.
CONNECllON TO OUR CATHOLIC FAITH
Catholic learners are encouraged to develop their gifts and abilitie
s to promote growth toward personal responsibility
in making economic choices. Students are encouraged to develop
moral, ethical, and realistic decision-making in an
effort to become conscientious Christian citizens.

AIMS: The m group 3 aims are as follows:

• encourage the systematic and critical study of: human experi
ence and behaviour; physical, economic and
social environments; and the history and development of social and
cultural institutions
• develop in the student the capacity to identify, to analyse critica
lly and to evaluate theories, concepts and
arguments about the nature and activities of the individual and society
• enable the student to collect, describe and analyse data used
in studies of society, to test hypotheses, and to
interpret complex data and source material
• promote the appreciation of the way in which learning is releva
nt both to the culture in which the student
lives, and to the culture of other societies
• develop an awareness in the student that human attitudes and
beliefs are widely diverse and that the study of
society requires an appreciation of such diversity
• enable the student to recognize that the content and methodologi
es of the subjects in group 3 are contestable
and that their study requires the tolerance of uncertainty.
ECONOMICS AIMS: In addition, the aims of the economics syllabu
s at SL and HL are to enable students to:
• develop an understanding of microeconomic and macroecono
mic theories and concepts and their real-world
application
• develop an appreciation of the impact on individuals and societi
es of economic interactions between nations
• develop an awareness of development issues facing nations
as they undergo the process of change.

" 1B SYLLABUS and Timelines '

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Introduction to Economics Aooroximate Time
Microeconomics 10 hours
Macroeconomics 70 hours
The Global Econom v 75 hours
65 hours
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CIE 3M7 (Grade 11)

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CIA 4U7, IDC 4U7 (Grade 12)
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:Tests and Quizzes 30% Tests and Quizzes 30%

:Presentations 10% Presentations I0%
:Assignments 10% Assignments I 0%
:Internal Assessment 20% Internal Assessment 20%
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:Exam 30% Exam 30%

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~he final marks for the Ontario courses will be based on the Predicted Ill level, and then replaced by the earned IB •
Level after the May 1B exams are written in the Grade I 2 year.

1B ASSESSMENT OUTLINE
Internal Assessment (20%) - Students will produce a portfolio of three commentaries (800 words each) based on
articles from published news media. Each article must be based on a different section of the syllabus (Microeconomics,
Macroeconomics, and The Global Economy). This will be internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated
by the IBO.

External Assessment [80%)

Paper I 1 hour 15 minutes 20%
Paper 2 1 hour 45 minutes 30%
Paper 3 1 hour Ominutes 30%

FOCUS on Learnme: Skills

Resnonsibilitv Onrnnization lndenendentWork Collaboration Initiative Self-Recmlation
• Fulfills Devises and Independently monitors, A~epts various roles and Looks for and acts Sets own individual
responsibilities and follows a plan assesses, and revises an equitable share of work on new ideas and goals and monitors
commibncnts within and process for plans to complete tasks in a group opportunities for progress towards
the learning completing and meet goals. Responds positively to the learning. achieving them.
environment. work and tasks. Uses class time ideas, opinions, values, and Demonstrates the Seeks clarification or
Completes and Establishes appropriately to traditions of others. capacity for assistance when
submits class work, priorities and complete tasks. Builds healthy peer-to-peer innovation and a needed.
homework, and manages time to Follows instructions relationships through willingness to take Assesses and reflects
assignments complete tasks with minimal personal and risks. critically on own
according to and achieve supervision. media-assisted interactions. Demonstrates strengths, needs, and
agreed-upon goals. Works with others to curiosity and interests.
timelines. Identifies, resolve conflicts and build interest in learning. Identifies learning
• Takes responsibility gathers, consensus to achieve group Approaches new opportunities, choices,
for and manages evaluates, and goals. tasks with a and strategies to meet
own behaviour. uses Shares infonnation, positive attitude. personal needs and
infonnation, resources, and expertise, Recognizes and achieve goals.
technology, and and promotes critical advocates Perseveres and makes
resources to thinking to solve problems appropriately for an effort when
complete tasks. and make decisions. the rights of self responding to
and others. challenPes.
N.B. Additional Information Found in Student's School Agenda/Board Policy:
Lates, Absences and Missed A~ignments follow the YCDSB Assessment & Eyaluatjon Gujde!jnes. in compliance with the Ministry of
Education Policy on Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting.

Student Fen: In accordance with Board Polley 3128 • 1here are no oourse fee& for basic course materials (e.g. lll'ldboolcs. workbooks, handouts).
Some c:oun. may olf• enhancements (e.g. ftekl lrips, musical Instruments, actMUes) fOf which l h - may be a tee. Board Poley 3128 ls IIV8llab'9
on the board -bsite at H)'PERUNK "http•/Jwww.ycdab GIC \t • blank• www ycdah GL

Title of Textbook: Economics for the 1B Diploma: 3rd Ed. Replacement Cost: $115

Name of Teacher: Ms. Paolucci

Student Name & Signature Parent/Guardian

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