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Most of our accredited courses are designed for students seeking admission into mathematics, science or engineering post-secondary disciplines. We're proud to say that many of TSS students, upon graduating, have gone on to study at some of Canada's best universities. In preparation for post-secondary fields, our goal is to maintain students’ retention of course material and increase their capacity for learning. While many schools offer the high school courses, our mission is to also provide a genuine high school experience to our students.
Mathematics
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Available: Fall or Winter, Summer
Prerequisite: None
This course enables students to consolidate, and continue to develop, an understanding of mathematical concepts related to number sense and operations, algebra, measurement, geometry, data, probability, and financial literacy. Students will use mathematical processes, mathematical modelling, and coding to make sense of the mathematics they are learning and to apply their understanding to culturally responsive and relevant real-world situations. Students will continue to enhance their mathematical reasoning skills, including proportional reasoning, spatial reasoning, and algebraic reasoning, as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.
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Available: Fall or Winter, Summer
Prerequisite: MDM1D
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of relationships and extend their problem-solving and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will explore quadratic relations and their applications; solve and apply linear systems; verify properties of geometric figures using analytic geometry; and investigate the trigonometry of right and acute triangles. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.
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Available: Fall or Winter, Summer
Prerequisite: MDM2D
This course introduces the mathematical concept of the function by extending students' experiences with linear and quadratic relations. Students will investigate properties of discrete and continuous functions, including trigonometric and exponential functions; represent functions numerically, algebraically, and graphically; solve problems involving applications of functions; investigate inverse functions; and develop facility in determining equivalent algebraic expressions. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step
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Available: Fall, Summer
Prerequisite: MCR3U
This course extends students’ experience with functions. Students will investigate the properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; develop techniques for combining functions; broaden their understanding of rates of change; and develop facility in applying these concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended both for students taking the Calculus and Vectors course as a prerequisite for a university program and for those wishing to consolidate their understanding of mathematics before proceeding to any one of a variety of university programs.
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Available: Winter
Pre/co requisite: MHF4U
This course builds on students’ previous experience with functions and their developing understanding of rates of change. Students will solve problems involving geometric and algebraic representations of vectors and representations of lines and planes in three-dimensional space; broaden their understanding of rates of change to include the derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, rational, and radical functions; and apply these concepts and skills to the modelling of real-world relationships. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended for students who choose to pursue careers in fields such as science, engineering, economics, and some areas of business, including those students who will be required to take a university-level calculus, linear algebra, or physics course.
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Available: Summer
Prerequisite: MCR3U
This course broadens students’ understanding of mathematics as is relates to managing information. Students will apply methods for organizing large amounts of information; apply counting techniques, probability, and statistics in modeling and solving problems; and carry out projects that integrate the expectations of the course and encourages perseverance and independence. Students planning to pursue university programs in business, the social sciences, or the humanities will find this course of particular interest.
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Pre-AP Algebra 2 has four main units. Their key topics and recommended length are outlined here: Unit 1: Modeling with Function Unit 2: Algebra of Functions Unit 3: Function Families Unit 4T: Trigonometric Functions
In Pre-AP Algebra 2, students solidify and extend the understanding of functions and data analysis developed in prior courses.
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Minimum Recommended Pre(or Co)-Requisite: Grade 11 Math
In AP Precalculus, you’ll explore concepts such as polynomial and exponential functions that can help you calculate your rise to influencer status, and many more concepts related to functions, logarithms, and trigonometry that can be applied beyond the classroom.
This course will briefly cover topics from Grade 11 Functions (MCR3U) and Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U) and will address any gaps between the Ontario curriculum and AP expectations. This course is not a substitute for the aforementioned classes. We acknowledge that some students, having independently studied math, may feel ready to take on the challenge.
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Minimum Recommended Pre(or Co)-Requisite: MHF4U/MCV4U
AP Calculus AB is a foundational university-level course that introduces students to the core concepts of differential and integral calculus. Designed for students with a strong background in algebra and pre-calculus, this course is delivered through live, interactive online classes that foster engagement, collaboration, and real-time support.
Students will explore limits, derivatives, and definite integrals, building a solid understanding of how these concepts describe change and accumulation. The course emphasizes conceptual understanding alongside procedural fluency, with applications to real-world scenarios such as motion, rates of change, optimization, and area under curves. Students will also study the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and its role in connecting differentiation and integration.
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Minimum Recommended Pre(or Co)-Requisite: MHF4u and MCV4U
AP Calculus BC is a rigorous, university-level course designed for students who have a strong foundation in advanced algebra, functions, and pre-calculus. Delivered through live, interactive online classes, this course provides a comprehensive exploration of differential and integral calculus, along with advanced topics that extend beyond AP Calculus AB.
Students will develop a deep understanding of limits, derivatives, and integrals, and apply these concepts to real-world problems involving motion, growth, optimization, and accumulation. The course also covers advanced integration techniques, differential equations, parametric and polar functions, and sequences and series, including convergence and Taylor series.
Computer Science
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Available: Fall or Winter, Summer
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces students to computer programming. Students will plan and write simple computer programs by applying fundamental programming concepts, and learn to create clear and maintainable internal documentation. They will also learn to manage a computer by studying hardware configurations, software selection, operating system functions, networking, and safe computing practices. Students will also investigate the social impact of computer technologies, and develop an understanding of environmental and ethical issues related to the use of computers.
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Available: Fall
Prerequisite: ICS2O
This course introduces students to computer science. Students will design software independently and as part of a team, using industry-standard programming tools and applying the software development life-cycle model. They will also write and use subprograms within computer programs. Students will develop creative solutions for various types of problems as their understanding of the computing environment grows. They will also explore environmental and ergonomic issues, emerging research in computer science, and global career trends in computer-related fields.
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Available: Fall or Winter
Pre/co requisite: ICS3U
This course introduces students to computer science. Students will design software independently and as part of a team, using industry-standard programming tools and applying the software development life-cycle model. They will also write and use subprograms within computer programs. Students will develop creative solutions for various types of problems as their understanding of the computing environment grows. They will also explore environmental and ergonomic issues, emerging research in computer science, and global career trends in computer-related fields.
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Available: Nov. - May
Prerequisite: ICS2O
AP Computer Science Principles is an introductory college-level computing course that introduces students to the breadth of the field of computer science. Students learn to design and evaluate solutions and to apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs. Learn more!
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Available: Nov.-May
Prerequisite: ICS3U
AP Computer Science A is an introductory college-level computer science course. Students cultivate their understanding of coding through analyzing, writing, and testing code as they explore concepts like modularity, variables, and control structures. Learn more!
Science
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Available: Fall or Winter
Prerequisite: None
This course enables students to develop their understanding of basic concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and to relate science to technology, society, and the environment. Throughout the course, students will develop their skills in the processes of scientific investigation. Students will acquire an understanding of scientific theories and conduct investigations related to sustainable ecosystems; atomic and molecular structures and the properties of elements and compounds; the study of the universe and its properties and components; and the principles of electricity.
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Available: Fall or Winter
Prerequisite: SNC1D
This course enables students to enhance their understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and of the interrelationships between science, technology, society, and the environment. Students are also given opportunities to further develop their scientific investigation skills. Students will plan and conduct investigations and develop their understanding of scientific theories related to the connections between cells and systems in animals and plants; chemical reactions, with a particular focus on acid/base reactions; forces that affect climate and climate change; and the interaction of light and matter.
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Available: Winter
Prerequisite: SNC2D
This course furthers students’ understanding of the processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biodiversity; evolution; genetic processes; the structure and function of animals; and the anatomy, growth, and function of plants. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and helps students refine skills related to scientific investigation.
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Available: Winter
Prerequisite: SNC2D
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of the properties of chemicals and chemical bonds; chemical reactions and quantitative relationships in those reactions; solutions and solubility; and atmospheric chemistry and the behaviour of gases. Students will further develop their analytical skills and investigate the qualitative and quantitative properties of matter, as well as the impact of some common chemical reactions on society and the environment.
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Available: Winter
Prerequisite: SBI3U
This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of detailed knowledge and the refinement of skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields.
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Available: Winter
Prerequisite: SCH3U
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, energy changes and rates of reaction, chemical systems and equilibrium, electrochemistry, and atomic and molecular structure. Students will further develop problem-solving and laboratory skills as they investigate chemical processes, at the same time refining their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in daily life, and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment.
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Available: Winter
Prerequisite: SNC2D
This course develops students’ understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students study the laws of dynamics and explore different kinds of forces, the quantification and forms of energy (mechanical, sound, light, thermal, and electrical), and the way energy is transformed and transmitted. They develop scientific-inquiry skills as they verify accepted laws and solve both assigned problems and those emerging from their investigations. Students analyze the interrelationships between physics and technology, and consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment.
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Available: Winter
Prerequisite: SPH3U
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of the concepts and theories of physics. Students will explore further the laws of dynamics and energy transformations, and will investigate electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields; electromagnetic radiation; and the interface between energy and matter. They will further develop their inquiry skills, learning, for example, how the interpretation of experimental data can provide indirect evidence to support the development of a scientific model. Students will also consider the impact on society and the environment of technological applications of physics.
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Pre-AP Biology has four main units. Their key topics and recommended length are outlined here: Unit 1: Ecological Systems Unit 2: Evolution Unit 3: Cellular Systems Unit 4: Genetics
In Pre-AP Biology, students engage in real-world data analysis and problem solving that sparks critical thinking about our living world. As students engage in grade-level content, they utilize the kind of scientific reasoning skills needed to analyze the natural world—and to succeed in future science and social science courses in high school and university.
This course prepares students for AP Biology.
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Our AP Biology Virtual Course is an engaging program designed for motivated students ready to challenge themselves and deepen their understanding of the living world. Ideal for students who have a strong interest in the subject, this course provides a structured and supportive pathway to AP success.
Students develop their knowledge through inquiry-based learning, exploring key topics such as evolution, cellular energetics, information storage and transfer, and system interactions. With a strong emphasis on critical thinking and real-world application, the course prepares students not only for the AP exam but also for future studies in science and health-related fields.
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Pre-AP Chemistry has four main units. Their key topics and recommended length are outlined here: Unit 1: Structure and Properties of Matter (~4 lessons) Unit 2: Chemical Bonding and Interactions (~5 lessons) Unit 3: Chemical Quantities (~3 lessons) Unit 4: Chemical Transformations (~4 lessons)
In Pre-AP Chemistry, students develop a deep conceptual understanding of matter and energy at the molecular level as they learn to explain their macroscopic observations using particulate-level reasoning. As students engage in grade-level content, they utilize scientific reasoning skills needed to analyze the natural world—and to succeed in future science and social science courses in high school and college.
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Minimum Recommended Pre(or Co)-Requisite: SCH4U
AP Chemistry is an introductory college-level chemistry course. Students cultivate their understanding of chemistry through inquiry-based investigations as they explore topics like atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions, kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamics.
This course will briefly touch upon topics covered in grade 11 chemistry SCH3U and grade 12 chemistry SCH4U courses and fill in any gaps between the Ontario curriculum and AP expectations. This course alone is not a substitute for taking the aforementioned classes or the full AP course. There are interested students who have independently studied Chemistry and they feel they are ready to take on the challenge.
English
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Available: Fall
Prerequisite: None
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyze challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures, as well as a range of informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices appropriately and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 university or college preparation course.
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Available: Winter
Pre/co requisite: ENG1D
This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyze a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures; interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using academic language coherently and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for university, college, or the workplace.
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Available: Fall
Prerequisite: ENG2D
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyze challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures, as well as a range of informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices appropriately and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 university or college preparation course.
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Available: Winter
Prerequisite: ENG3U
This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyze a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures; interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using academic language coherently and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for university, college, or the workplace.
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Available: Fall or Winter
Prerequisite: Varies
In five levels, this Stream of courses extend students' skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in English for a variety of everyday and academic purposes. These courses also introduces students to the rights and responsibilities inherent in Canadian citizenship and to a variety of current Canadian issues.
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Available: Winter
Prerequisite: Students who have been eligible to write the OSSLT at least twice and who have been unsuccessful at least once are eligible to take the course/ Students 18+
The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OSSLC) is a full-credit Grade 12 course that is offered as a part of the English program to provide students with intensive support in achieving the required reading and writing competencies.
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Minimum Recommended Pre(or Co)-Requisite: Strong Comprehension in English (Grade 9 or 10)
In AP English Language and Composition, students engage deeply with a wide range of nonfiction texts, examining them through the lens of a writer. The course focuses on understanding how authors and speakers make deliberate rhetorical choices—such as tone, structure, evidence, and style—to effectively communicate and persuade their intended audience. Through close reading and critical analysis, students learn to identify and evaluate these strategies in essays, speeches, articles, and other forms of argumentation.
As the course progresses, students develop their own writing by applying these techniques to craft clear, coherent, and persuasive pieces. Emphasis is placed on argumentation, synthesis of multiple sources, and the ability to adapt writing for different purposes and audiences. Students will also strengthen their skills in research, revision, and timed writing in preparation for the AP exam.
Business and Economics
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Available: Summer
Prerequisite: None
This course provides an overview of the importance of international business and trade in the global economy and explores the factors that influence success in international markets. Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with marketing, distribution, and managing international business effectively. This course prepares students for postsecondary programs in business, including international business, marketing, and management.
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In AP Business with Personal Finance, students explore how business and personal finance concepts influence individual, entrepreneurial, and organizational decisions through real-world application, case studies, and project-based learning. The flipped classroom approach involves videos and assignments outside of class, with meeting times focused on discussion via Google Meet. Students complete an entrepreneurial Business Canvas Project, involving work-based learning tasks like product development, customer research, marketing, and financial document preparation.
The course culminates in a Financial Advisor Project where students make recommendations to a fictional household based on their financial profile to support goals related to postsecondary education, home buying, retirement, and charitable giving.
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In AP Microeconomics, you’ll explore the answers to these questions as you learn the principles of economics that govern the actions of individuals and businesses. You’ll also explore concepts such as supply and demand, elasticity, and market structures to gain a deeper understanding of how economic decisions shape our world.
This course will be using the flipped classroom approach, as such videos and assignments will be assigned to be completed outside of the class sessions. During meeting times, we will focus on a question and answer format to best utilize the brief period of time collectively together. We will be meeting via Zoom.
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This course will be using the flipped classroom approach, as such videos and assignments will be assigned to be completed outside of the class sessions. During meeting times, we will focus on a question and answer format to best utilize the brief period of time collectively together. We will be meeting via Zoom.
Other Subjects
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Available: Fall or Winter
Prerequisite: None
Civics (0.5 Credit): This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance such as healthy schools, community planning, environmental responsibility, and the influence of social media, while developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and of political processes in the local, national, and/or global community. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate, and express informed opinions about, a range of political issues and developments that are both of significance in today’s world and of personal interest to them.
Career Studies (0.5 Credit): This course teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals for future learning, work, and community involvement. Students will assess their interests, skills, and characteristics and investigate current economic and workplace trends, work opportunities, and ways to search for work. The course explores postsecondary learning and career options, prepares students for managing work and life transitions, and helps students focus on their goals through the development of a career plan.
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Available: Winter
Prerequisite: None
This course explores social, economic, and political developments and events and their impact on the lives of different groups in Canada since 1914. Students will examine the role of conflict and cooperation in Canadian society, Canada’s evolving role within the global community, and the impact of various individuals, organizations, and events on Canadian identity, citizenship, and heritage. They will develop their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating key issues and events in Canadian history since 1914.
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Available: Winter or Summer
Prerequisite: None
This course examines interrelationships within and between Canada’s natural and human systems and how these systems interconnect with those in other parts of the world. Students will explore environmental, economic, and social geographic issues relating to topics such as transportation options, energy choices, and urban development. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate various geographic issues and to develop possible approaches for making Canada a more sustainable place in which to live.
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Available: Winter
Prerequisite: None
This course provides opportunities for students to explore dramatic forms, conventions, and techniques. Students will explore a variety of dramatic sources from various cultures and representing a range of genres. Students will use the elements of drama in creating and communicating through dramatic works. Students will assume responsibility for decisions made in the creative and collaborative processes and will reflect on their experiences.
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Available: Summer
Prerequisite: None
This course equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices now and lead healthy, active lives in the future. Through participation in a wide range of physical activities, students develop knowledge and skills related to movement competence and personal fitness that provide a foundation for active living. Students also acquire an understanding of the factors and skills that contribute to healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by, and affects, the world around them. Students build their sense of self, learn to interact positively with others, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively.
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Available: Summer
Prerequisite: None
This course provides an overview of the importance of international business and trade in the global economy and explores the factors that influence success in international markets. Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with marketing, distribution, and managing international business effectively. This course prepares students for postsecondary programs in business, including international business, marketing, and management.
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Available: Fall
Prerequisite: None
This course emphasizes the knowledge and skills required to plan and make effective presentations and to speak effectively in both formal and informal contexts, using such forms as reports, speeches, debates, panel discussions, storytelling, recitations, interviews, and multimedia presentations. Students will research and analyze the content and characteristics of convincing speeches and the techniques of effective speakers; design and rehearse presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences; select and use visual and technological aids to enhance their message; and assess the effectiveness of their own and others’ presentations.