Module Overview

Relevant Definitions 

Classes.  The name of the Class appears on the student's transcript. Classes are sometimes called courses.  However,  PEMS does not use the term 'course' in any of its modules. In general, the word 'course' can refer to a specific class, like Algebra 1, or it may also refer to the set of classes that lead to a degree or certificate.  For example, "I followed a course at the University in wine making" could mean a series of classes. The world "class" also has a secondary meaning.  A student can be in the "second grade class" which would mean all students in a particular classroom.  PEMS uses the word class to mean the subject of study for which units are earned, commonly called a course, such as "Algebra I". A class that is a subject of study for units can have different curriculum that fulfill it.

Curriculum generally refers to the books and exercises used by the teacher to further the student's knowledge. In Moodle, the curriculum is a Moodle Course.  Any class may be taught with multiple curriculum, or different text books,  and so there are multiple Moodle courses that may be used to teach a Class.

Subjects are families of classes. For example, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II are all in the subject of Math.  Schools can define any subjects they need, and identify any class as belonging to that subject area. Subjects are mainly used to assist the administration in checking the student is meeting requirements when creating a plan .

A transcript is a report of completed enrollments.  Transcripts are formatted in various ways to use the minimum amount of paper.  A transcript shows the classes the student has taken at the school, the grades received and the units earned.

The plans are sometimes referred to as "Programs of Study."  Plans are defined by the administrator as a series of classes taken across all subjects to meet an educational objective or graduation requirements over a grade span.  Any number of plans may be developed, and a student may be assigned only one plan at a time.  The plan contains the information needed to auto-enroll student in their classes (create enrollment records) in each term covered by the plan.

Specific Definitions for the Programs of Study Module

 

 

Data Relationships