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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

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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

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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.

[email protected]

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


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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.


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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.


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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!


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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.


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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


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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.


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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.

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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%

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