NBCDES Courses
| Course | Marker | Version | Description | Paper/Test Values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English 10 Print - Online |
Amanda Hadland ahadland@learn60.ca |
04 | Students will not be required to complete all modules. Module choices must be made at registration in consultation with your Distance Education School. This course consists of 5 modules and a supplementary exam preparation package. The modules focus on the development of critical reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, and representing skills in relation to different text forms, including the novel, the short story, poetry, and drama. There is an emphasis on writing skills including sentence structure, paragraphs, and multi paragraph compositions. Language lessons including punctuation and grammar are integrated throughout Module 2 and Module 3. Click on the link below for Detailed NBCDES Module Choices Info: |
Course Mark: 72/28 Final Mark:Course Mark (80%) + Provincial Exam (20%) |
| Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10 |
Crystal Pobuda cpobuda@learn60.ca |
1.1 | This course introduces students to the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills further developed in the Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-calculus pathways. Topics include algebra, measurement, number and relations and functions. The seven mathematical process (communication, connections, mental mathematics and estimation, problem solving, technology and visualization) are interwoven throughout the mathematical topics. | Course Mark: 40/60 Final Mark:Course Mark (80%) + Provincial Exam (20%) |
| Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 |
Crystal Pobuda cpobuda@learn60.ca |
1.2 | This pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into the majority of trades and for direct entry into the work force. Topics include algebra, geometry, measurement and number. The seven mathematical process (communication, connections, mental mathematics and estimation, problem solving, technology and visualization) are interwoven throughout the mathematical topics. | Course Mark: 50/50 Final Mark:Course Mark (80%) + Provincial Exam (20%) |
| Physical Education 10 Print - Online |
Wendy Blackmon wblackmon@learn60.ca |
2.2 | The purpose of this course is to encourage regular, enjoyable physical activity that contributes to a healthy body and mind. Students use the guidelines presented in the course material to select own activities, which might range from something as simple as walking the dog to participation in team sports. | 100% papers |
| Physical Education 10: Team Sports Print - Online |
Wendy Blackmon wblackmon@learn60.ca |
1.2 | This course is aimed at athletes involved in competition in either an individual or team sport at a high level. The focus of this course is to make athletes more aware of the factors that go into improving their performance. | 100% papers |
| Planning 10 Print - Online |
Amanda Hadland ahadland@learn60.ca |
1.3 | Planning 10: Writing Your Own Ticket is designed to help students make educated decisions, develop their skills in goal setting, planning, assessing information, and explore career and educational opportunities. It covers all the learning outcomes listed in the Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Education Integrated Resource Package for Planning 10. | 100% papers |
| Science 10 Print - Online |
Christine Todd ctodd@learn60.ca |
04 | In Science 10, the skills, processes and attitudes of science are woven into three main areas: Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth and Space Science. Science 10 is designed for self paced independent learners as well as students in regular classrooms. Course modules may be taken in any order, as each is independent of the others. | Course Mark: 77/17/6 (project) Final Mark:Course Mark (80%) + Provincial Exam (20%) |
| Social Studies 10 Print - Online |
Patricia McClelland pmcclelland@learn60.ca |
4.1 | Social Studies 10 focuses on the growth of Canada from colony to nationhood, with an emphasis on the years 1815 to 1914. Various themes are revisited throughout the course including immigration and the face of Canada’s cultural mosaic, the use of art as a reflection of history, the changing nature of democracy and the role of the First Nations in Canada’s development. Themes from the past are linked to current issues and events whenever possible. | 60/40 |
| Art Foundations 10 |
Margaret May mmay@learn60.ca |
01 | This course consists of eight exciting modules. All students will take Module 1 (Drawing) and Module 6 (Theme and Image) and choose two of the remaining six. The course offers students a firm foundation in drawing and design basics and introduces them to painting, printmaking, crafts, art appreciation, or photography. Module choices must be made at registration. PLEASE NOTE: Modules 7 & 8 will be discontinued once stock has been depleted. If you choose one of these modules please be prepared with a second choice. | 100% papers |
| Guitar 10 Online Online |
MEI | 1.1E | These programs start at any grade at any time. Starting with classroom 1 will provide the most complete Guitar performance technique. Students have access to teacher support at any time via email. There are two exams. Both have an online portion and a written portion. The performance part of the exam can be accomplished over the phone or through any recording device and then sent by either email or mail. |
33.3/66.7 |
| Music Foundations 10 |
Margaret May mmay@learn60.ca |
1.1 | Music Theory explains why things sound the way they do and organizes music into clearly defined areas. Ear training is a means of developing the ear to hear subtle differences in music. Improvising is the ability to make up musical phrases instantly. A basic introduction to each of these areas of music is taught in this course. | 40/60 |
| Information Technology 10 Online |
Contact and advisor for more info | 1.1E | Each module has been designed to introduce students to a wide range of information technology tools and skills through different module projects that students will complete. This course allows for a high level of student creativity and individuality. Students will examine a wide range of software applications and concepts that are combined in a variety of ways to introduce students to theincredible possibilities that information technology offers them. The skills and knowledge that students learn in this course are a great asset to students in using the computer and other information tools effectively both in other courses and outside of the school environment. | 100% papers |
| French 10 |
Alli Belhis abelhis@learn60.ca |
3.2 | French 10 is a course and resource package based on the French 10 core program. Although this course is based on a program called Entre amis 3, we have modified many activities to meet the needs of distance education students. Students will follow the new instructions, not those in the workbook and textbook of Entre amis 3. There are four modules divided in four sections. | 40/60 |
| German 10 |
Katherina Issmer | 3.2 | German 10 is a course designed to increase the oral and written skill levels attained in German 9. The emphasis remains on the practical and everyday use of German using language that reflects the ability to link and sequence ideas. Many strategies are used to identify key information in German and to respond to an increasing range of works by German speaking artists. Opportunities enable students to report on cultural topics of interest. | 40/60 |
| German 10 Print (newer German Course) |
Angela Kleine-Buning akleinebuning@learn60.ca |
SIDES | German 10 is a course designed to increase the oral and written skill levels attained in German 9. The emphasis remains on the practical and everyday use of German using language that reflects the ability to link and sequence ideas. Many strategies are used to identify key information in German and to respond to an increasing range of works by German speaking artists. Opportunities enable students to report on cultural topics of interest. This course contains some components that must be completed online. |
40/60 |
| Spanish 10 |
Ashley Beerling abeerling@learn60.ca |
2.1 | Spanish 10 is a course designed to increase the oral and written skill levels attained in Spanish 9. The emphasis remains on the practical and everyday use of Spanish using language that reflects the ability to link and sequence ideas. Many strategies are used to identify key information in Spanish and to respond to an increasing range of works by Sapnish speaking artists. Opportunities encourage students to reflect on and make comparisons among Hispanic cultures. | 40/60 |
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