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Grade 12, University Preparation
A4. Communicating and Reflecting
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 9–12 | Social Sciences and Humanities
contradict each other, how might you determine which is more reliable?” “What values are embedded in these sources?” “Whose voices are represented and whose are absent?” “Whose interests are advanced if you believe the main message of this source?”
A3.2 record and organize information and key ideas using a variety of formats (e.g., notes, graphic organizers, summaries, audio/digital records)
A3.3 analyse and interpret research information (e.g., compare results of interviews with different groups; determine whether common themes arise in different sources; compare results from primary data sources with results reported in secondary sources)
A3.4 demonstrate academic honesty by docu­ menting the sources of all information generated through research
A3.5 synthesize findings and formulate conclu­ sions (e.g., determine whether their results support or contradict their hypothesis; weigh and connect information to determine the answer to their research question; assess the extent to which their results may be affected by “confounding variables” – i.e., vari­ ables not controlled for in their research design)
Throughout this course, students will:
A4.1 use an appropriate format (e.g., oral presenta­ tion, poster, multimedia presentation, research report, web page) to communicate the results of their research and inquiry effectively for a specific purpose and audience
A4.2 use terms relating to families in Canada correctly (e.g., family systems, life expectancy, replacement rate, primary and secondary data, socialization, social policy)
A4.3 clearly communicate the results of their inquiries (e.g., write clearly, organize ideas logically, use language conventions properly), and follow APA conventions for acknowledging sources (e.g., generate a reference list in APA style, use in-text citations properly)
A4.4 demonstrate an understanding of the general research process by reflecting on and evaluating their own research, inquiry, and communication skills
Teacher prompts: “In what ways did the primary and/or secondary sources you used confirm what you already knew and under­ stood about the topic? In what ways did these sources contradict what you thought was true?” “How might the research methods you used have affected the results you obtained?” “What steps might you take to enhance
your research/inquiry skills?”
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