LEARN TO LEARN (L2L) -- REQUIRED
L2L is an online learning orientation course (15 to 20 hours), and it must be successfully completed before you can register for an ACE course. L2L will help to determine if you have the necessary personal, computer and academic skills to successfully participate in ACE courses. With the assistance of your instructor, you will also develop your own learning plan to meet your goals and to ensure you are taking courses in the right order. L2L is the beginning of your access to supports, advice and encouragement that will continue throughout your ACE Distance program.
TEXTBOOK: None required
SUPPORT COURSES
This refresher course is designed for learners who score between 225 - 249 on the Numeracy assessment and need to update their math skills before registering for an ACE math or science course. Topics include operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and measurement, and these are applied these to a variety of real-life applications.

PREREQUISITE: Numeracy score minimum 226
Communications Support contains nine modules and is designed for students who score between 226 and 249 on the Reading assessment. It provides learners with the necessary English reading and writing skills to function in an online academic environment. Writing topics range from fundamentals, such as capitalization and punctuation, to creating a variety of error-free sentence structures. Reading strategies are included to improve academic reading skills and comprehension.
 
PREREQUISITE: Reading score minimum 226
 
COURSE LENGTH: Approximately 40 hours. Students have a maximum of 6 weeks to complete the course but may complete more quickly if they are able to do so.READING SUPPORT
Reading Support contains 9 modules and is designed for learners who score at least 226 on the Reading assessment and would like to improve their academic reading skills before taking further courses. It will help learners to prepare for ACE level courses or for the workplace.
 
COURSE LENGTH: Approximately 40 hours. Students have a maximum of 6 weeks to complete the course but may complete more quickly if they are able to do so.
ACE (Academic and Career Entrance) courses are accepted as grade 12 equivalent for admission to Ontario’s public colleges (certificate and diploma programs), for apprenticeship registration, and by a growing number of employers for hiring purposes. There are 10 free ACE courses available:
This course emphasizes reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Learners are asked to demonstrate their ability to evaluate the information, ideas, issues, and styles evident in a variety of informational texts, media works and literary pieces. Learners use different sources to gather information, select appropriate forms of writing and choose from a range of organizational structures in producing unified and effective written work. Learners will also process and use oral communication effectively, assess a variety of media works and create one type of media work.
This course is designed to give learners a grounding in varied aspects of mathematics, including numeric and algebraic operations; measurement and geometry; collecting, displaying and analyzing data; mathematical relationships; statistics and probability; simple and compound interest; and everyday financing. Core Mathematics is a prerequisite for registering in other ACE mathematics courses and is recommended as preparation for Physics.
This course is designed for learners preparing for various college and apprenticeship programs and/or the workplace who wish to consolidate their basic mathematical skills and improve their problem solving techniques. It builds on the algebraic skills mastered in previous mathematics courses, developing algebraic and trigonometric strategies that will provide the means to arrive at solutions in a structured, dependable way. Units of study include number sense and algebra; measurement and geometry; proportional reasoning; analytic geometry; relations and functions; trigonometric functions;  statistics and probability; and personal finance.
This course is designed to increase comprehension and performance of mathematical operations and to involve the learner in the application of business mathematical techniques. The material covered includes the study of arithmetic and geometric sequences and series; simple and compound interest; annuities; exponential growth; retail mathematics; data analysis - collecting, organizing, and analyzing data; self- study and the application of learned skills to numerous problems; developing learner skills  in handling business mathematical problems.


ACE TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS
This course builds on and expands the fundamental algebraic skills mastered in Core Mathematics. The objective of the course is to teach learners the necessary mathematical skills in preparation for technical/math-focused postsecondary college programs. After successful completion of the learning outcomes, learners will be able to use their skills to solve applied problems involving linear/polynomial /rational/exponential expressions and equations, logarithmic functions, radical and complex numbers, trigonometry, measurement and geometry. The course will involve the use of both calculators and technology-specific software.
This course focuses on structure and function in the areas of cellular biology, microbiology, human anatomy, genetics and our natural environment. Three major themes of biology are introduced: organization, homeostasis and interconnectedness. Emphasis is on the practical application of these concepts. The content of the course reflects the needs of many adult learners entering postsecondary college programs in health and environmental sciences.
This course provides learners with a strong knowledge of chemistry as it applies to health and environmental issues. Emphasis is given to analyzing problems, performing laboratory exercises and communicating scientific information effectively. The content of the course reflects the needs of many adult learners entering postsecondary college programs in health and environmental sciences.
This course is a rigorous introduction to physics which will enable the learner to develop a foundation in the fundamental concepts of physics. The learner will conceptually and quantitatively study and explore the topics of forces and motion; energy and simple machines; waves, sound, light, and optics; electricity and magnetism; and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The emphasis will be on understanding the underlying physical concepts and principles and applying them to the analysis and solution of quantitative problems related to a diversity of practical systems.

COURSE LENGTH: 120 hours. Learners have a maximum of 20 weeks to complete the course but may complete more quickly if they are able to do so.
This course provides learners with the opportunity to manage their personal development. Learners will develop a personal profile which will include, but not be limited to, an exploration of their temperament type and skills identification with an introduction to Essential Skills. They will also gain experience utilizing various problem-solving skills to increase their effectiveness in interpersonal relationships, communicating assertively, goal setting, stress and time management. As well, they will consider aspects of how to increase self confidence, self awareness and self esteem. Learners will also have the opportunity to examine, manage and engage in their own career building process by researching the career planning process, labour market information, and the trends affecting the current work world. As well, learners will examine the Essential Skills framework in relation to employer expectations. Learners will develop a portfolio by assessing their personal profiles and creating either an employment plan or a career training plan. They will use computers for research and word processing purposes. In all cases, learners will select outcomes according to their own personal background and educational/vocational goals.
This course has been designed for computer users with little experience but who want to learn more. Topics include an introduction to hardware and software, general maintenance of your computer, file management, email, online communication, and Internet use. Learners will learn to produce simple, correctly formatted documents using word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software. This course also allows learners to learn about ethical business practices related to the use of information technology.COURSE LENGTH: 80 hours. Learners have a maximum of 20 weeks to complete the course but may complete more quickly if they are able to do so.Here are the equivalency comparisons of ACE courses to the comparable Ontario Secondary School
ACE COURSE: COMMUNICATIONS
ACE COURSE: CORE MATHEMATICS
ACE COURSE: APPRENTICESHIP MATHEMATICS
ACE COURSE: BUSINESS MATHEMATICS
ACE COURSE: TECHNOLOGY MATHEMATICS
ACE COURSE: BIOLOGY
ACE COURSE: CHEMISTRY
ACE COURSE: PHYSICS
CONESTOGA COLLEGE
DURHAM COLLEGE
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE
FANSHAWE COLLEGE
*Fees are set by each college, so the cost of these courses can vary. Please contact the individual indicated above or the Part Time Studies/Continuing Education department at the college of your choice for more information.
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