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Grade 11, College Preparation
A3. Control Systems
A4. Mathematics,Science,and Communication Skills
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 11 AND 12 | Technological Education
By the end of this course, students will:
A3.1 describe various manufacturing control systems (e.g., inventory/purchasing control, quality control);
A3.2 explain the use of control system technologies (e.g., electronic – programmable logic controller [PLC]; hydraulic; mechanical; pneumatic) in a production process or project;
A3.3 operate a basic control system (e.g., electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical) to control a robot or component in completing a simple task.
By the end of this course, students will:
A4.1 demonstrate a working knowledge of various mathematical formulas (e.g., Pythagorean theorem, formulas for calculating volume and surface area) and applications (e.g., tap drill sizing, calculation of machine speeds and feeds, weight calculations) that are commonly used in manufacturing;
A4.2 apply mathematical concepts (e.g., linear systems; integers; decimals and fractions; order of operations) and skills in performing a variety
of tasks required within the context of manufac- turing design and production (e.g., angle calcu- lations; calculation of perimeter, volume, and area; percent/decimal/fraction conversions; US customary/ British imperial and metric unit conversions);
A4.3 apply mathematical analysis skills as they relate to production cost and quality control when manufacturing a product (e.g., conduct a cost analysis of the final product or process, produce statistical process control charts);
A4.4 apply scientific laws, theories, and concepts related to the design and production areas of manufacturing (e.g., laws/theories: Newton’s laws of motion, basic electrical theory; concepts: simple machines, mechanical advantage);
A4.5 identify the properties (e.g., magnetic, physical, mechanical, thermal, electrical) of natural and manufactured solid materials;
A4.6 describe how the physical and mechanical properties of solid materials (e.g., physical: density, appearance, porosity, surface texture; mechanical: hardness, ductility, elasticity, brittle- ness, compression, fatigue, shear, tensility) create advantages or disadvantages that affect their suitability for use in manufacturing;
A4.7 use technical language correctly and appro- priately (e.g., in reports and presentations) to communicate information related to manufac- turing technology;
A4.8 use appropriate forms of communication (e.g., oral and written reports) and supporting documentation (e.g., statistical graphing; sketches; scale drawings; perspectives; orthographic, isomet- ric, and oblique views; pattern and development projections; shop, assembly, and detail drawings) to convey ideas and processes and to show materials and specifications.
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