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THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 11 AND 12: BUSINESS STUDIES
Critical areas of learning
Related areas of knowledge and skills
Digital literacy: The ability to use digital technology, communications tools, and/or networks to access, understand, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information.
Financial literacy: The ability to read, analyse, manage, and communicate financial information for personal and professional purposes.
Ethical, moral, and legal considerations in business: The understanding and/or determination of social and environ- mental consequences of business prac- tices on the local, national, and global levels.
• terminology related to • ICT •
• information systems
and structures •
• fundamentals of oper- ating systems and • computer hardware •
data management
use of various software applications
web and other electronic design integrated technologies multimedia tools
Roles and Responsibilities in Business Studies Programs
• money management • • fundamentals of
economics • • numeracy skills
• credit •
financial decision making
analysis of financial documents investment
Students. Students have many responsibilities with regard to their learning. Students who make the effort required to succeed in school and who are able to apply themselves will soon discover that there is a direct relationship between this effort and their achievement, and will therefore be more motivated to work.There will be some students, however, who will find it more difficult to take responsibility for their learning because of special challenges they face. For these students, the attention, patience, and encouragement of teachers can be extremely important factors for success. However, taking responsibility for their own progress and learn- ing is an important part of education for all students, regardless of their circumstances.
Mastery of concepts and skills in business studies requires a sincere commitment to work, study, and the development of appropriate skills. Furthermore, students should be encouraged to actively pursue opportunities outside the classroom to extend and enrich their knowledge and skills. For example, students can enhance their understanding and skills by keeping up with current events related to local, national, and international business and by developing their employability and technological skills in a business environment as they explore the world of work.
• security related to ICT
• taxation
• principles and • guidelines for ethical • business practice
• privacy issues
• social responsibility
• equity and diversity •
professional standards responsibility for environmental consequences and sustainability accountability
• intellectual property