Course Syllabus

WLA 1120BAdvanced American English 3B

University of Missouri High School

WLA 1120B-GL    |    1/2 Credit    |    World Language    |    Global Course

Welcome

We are pleased that you selected this course to fulfill your unique educational needs. You are now a member of the Mizzou K-12's global student body.

 

Course Overview

Mizzou K-12 has partnered with Rosetta Stone Education to offer this competency-based, interactive language learning course. Previously known as Tell Me More, Rosetta Stone Advantage is a language learning program for individuals with at least an intermediate level of language proficiency. If you have completed all levels in our American English 1A - 4B, or have demonstrated equivalent skills (such as completing our placement test), you are ready for our Advanced English series. This series encompasses six courses, Advanced American English 1 through 4B. The courses are aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (Council of Europe, 2001), and allow students to place according to the CEFR Level. Achievement tests also provide a CEFR Level outcome. 

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Course Description

Advanced American English 3B

This course will introduce and help you assimilate, in context, the vocabulary and structures most commonly used for: ordering at a restaurant, making purchases, making an appointment by telephone, seeing a doctor, talking about written correspondence, and withdrawing money. Different activities allow you to practice using the corresponding words, expressions, and structures in a number of communicative situations.

 

Associated Press Videos and Resources

Our Advanced English courses come with additional resources, focusing on domain-specific areas for college and career interests. While they are available to practice from 1A through 4B, these should be more thoroughly explored when students reach English 3A through 4B. The mobile app will also expose students to additional vocabulary outside of their language learning program. 

 

Automotive Industry
Lessons Estimated Length
Fuel Efficiency 31m
Luxury Hybrid Car 30m
Meet Shelley, an Autonomous Vehicle 26m
Electric Cars: Promise or Fantasy? 25m
Collectible Cars 22m
Insurance and Financial
Lessons Estimated Length
A Loan Modification Program 30m
Pharmaceutical Buyout 27m
Unemployment Rate Analysis 27m
Home Construction and the Housing Market 24m
Federal Open Market Committee Report 29m
Regulatory Reform Testimony 25m
World Markets 25m

Pharmaceutical 

Lessons Estimated Length
Vaccines: Interest and Investment 26m
Generic Drugs on the Rise 27m
Painkiller Safety 28m
Pharmaceutical Buyout 27m
Autism Ruling 24m
Medicine and Health
Lessons Estimated Length
Cancer Testing: A Promising Method 26m
Salmonella Outbreak 28m
Sixteen Weeks Premature 28m
Medical Innovations 24m
Angioplasty Alternatives 28m
High-Tech Hospital for Animals 24m
Wearable Health Sensors 25m
Split-Liver Transplant 26m
Pandemic Readiness 27m
Accessibility Lab 27m
Diabetes: An Opportunity 23m
Industry and Manufacturing
Lessons Estimated Length
Algae: A Fuel Alternative 24m
Coal's Journey from Mine to Sea 24m
Inside a Factory 23m
London Taxis Made in China 22m
Law and Justice
Lessons Estimated Length
International Court Conviction 25m
A Long Legal Battle 24m
An Alleged Conspiracy 23m
Regulatory Reform Testimony 25m
Autism Ruling 24m
Foreclosure Proceedings 25m
Accusations in California 23m
Hospitality
Lessons Estimated Length
Supersized Hotels 26m
Cruising the Seas on the World's Biggest Ship 25m
Smart Restaurants: Tables and Tablets 27m
Building and Construction
Lessons Estimated Length
White House Construction 27m
Straw: An Eco-Friendly Construction Material 27m
A Dynamic Skyscraper 28m
Home Construction and the Housing Market 24m
Home Recycling 26m
Energy and Fuel
Lessons Estimated Length
A Clean Energy Revolution 29m
Fuel Efficiency 31m
Natural Gas Speculation 28m
Wave Energy 27m
Algae: A Fuel Alternative 24m
Coal: Pros and Cons 25m
Computers and IT
Lessons Estimated Length
Social Networks 27m
Windows Makeover 25m
Accessibility Lab 27m
Cybersecurity 27m
Robotic Helicopters Mimic Flights 25m
Wearable Health Sensors 25m
Wireless Memory Cards 25m
Marketing and Advertising
Lessons Estimated Length
Times Square's Newest Name 27m
Trade Show Marketing Strategies 27m
L.A.'s Signage Sprawl 27m
When Advertising Is Too Successful 27m
Telecommunications
Lessons Estimated Length
GPS and Broadband: At Odds? 26m
Communication Technology: A Look Back 26m
On the Road to a Smart Society 27m
Over-the-Limit Notifications 26m
Network Venture 24m
Airlines and Aerospace
Lessons Estimated Length
The Plastic Plane's First Flight 26m
Paperless Boarding 26m
Fantastic Folding Plane 25m
Robotic Helicopters Mimic Flights 25m
GPS Air Traffic System 27m
Ultrafast Helicopters 27m
Slower Flights to Save Fuel 24m
Airport Stress: Causes and Solutions 26m
Luxury Goods and the Retail Sector
Lessons Estimated Length
China's Luxury Shopper 23m
Holiday Shopping 25m
Luxury Shopping in a Tough Economy 22m
Fashion Brands in Superstores 24m
Military and Defense
Lessons Estimated Length
Shipping Squads from Sea to Shore 26m
Detection Hardware 26m
Ultrafast Helicopters 27m
Naval Drones in Pursuit 25m
On the Job with a Homeland Security Agent 24m
Government and the Public Sector
Lessons Estimated Length
Mayor's Election Victory Speech 22m
Federal Government Jobs 23m
New York Term Limits 25m
Canine Political Action Committee 24m
Education
Lessons Estimated Length
Chemistry Kids 24m
Classroom Clickers 25m
Charter School 23m
Science Fair Sparks Kids' Interest 25m
The Natural Sciences
Lessons Estimated Length
Chemistry Kids 24m
A Powerful Laser for Clean Energy 23m
Liquid Scanners 22m
The Hunt for the Higgs Boson 27m
Weather and the Environment
Lessons Estimated Length
Almanac Predictions 23m
Heat Advisory 22m
Weather Preparations 23m
Changes in the Antarctic Ocean 23m
A Concrete Solution for Global Warming 23m
Methods without Means: A Texas Water Plan 24m
Culture in the United States
Lessons Estimated Length
The Art of American Portraiture 23m
Mardi Gras and the Float Business in New Orleans 22m
The Statue of Liberty: A Stirring Symbol 22m
Guardian Angel of Route 66 22m
White House Halloween 21m
Memorial to Martin Luther King Jr. 23m
Fourth of July Fireworks 23m
Collectible Cars 22m

Course Content and Objectives

The Advanced American English language program allows students to work on all the skills and knowledge areas of the English language.

All the activities, resources and exercises of the Rosetta Stone method are included, enabling students to establish a close link between comprehension and production. This varied Language Program includes all the lessons for one level of the method and allows students to review concepts and rules they have already learned, to maintain their current level, or to progress even further. Reading, writing, speaking, and listening, as well as grammar and vocabulary, are all included.

(The "estimated length" does not reflect practice, mobile vocabulary practice, tutoring, or interaction with the "Resource" section of our program.)

Advanced American English 3B (B1/B2)

Situtations

Lessons Estimated Length
Breakfast Menus 4h 16m
'Still Hungry?' 3h 57m
The Menu 5h 10m
Desserts 3h 16m
Cultural Exercises 1 1h 02m
Window-shopping 3h 56m
The Fitting Room 3h 58m
An Emergency 4h 08m
At the Doctor's 4h 08m
Cultural Exercises 2 1h 22m
Correspondence 3h 56m
At the Post Office 4h 00m
Banks and ATMs 4h 10m
Paying a Bill 3h 56m
Cultural Exercises 3 1h 41m

 

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Order breakfast and ask the waiter questions. Learn basic breakfast vocabulary.
  2. Send back something you ordered and order something else. Express your dissatisfaction.
  3. Order a meal. Name your favorite dishes, say what you do not like and learn basic food vocabulary.
  4. Ask questions about the dessert tray in a restaurant. Order dessert and ask for the bill.
  5. Take the bus downtown to go shopping for shoes with a friend. Give your opinion on an article.
  6. Learn the names of clothes. Discuss size, color and express your taste.
  7. Seek assistance for an injured person. Learn basic medical vocabulary and parts of the body.
  8. Describe your symptoms and discuss treatment options.
  9. Learn vocabulary for letter writing: writing paper, ink, envelopes.
  10. Learn vocabulary to do with the postal service: sending a parcel, express delivery, registered mail, metered mail, stamp collecting.
  11. Learn how to explain a problem and learn vocabulary associated with banks: credit card, expiration date, commission, etc.
  12. Learn about different means of paying for something: by check, in cash, etc.

 

Grammar: 

“The simple present and the “present continuous
““Would like:” expressing wishes
“The use and omission of “the”
““Little” - “A little” - “Much”
Regular comparatives
Adjectives ending in “-ing”
““Too” - “Too much”
“Placement of “enough”
“Construction of the past tense
““Also” - “As well” - “Too”
“Different meanings of “all”
“Use of the past tense
“Use of the past participle as an adjective
“Final prepositions
Use of the present conditional
Construction of compound nouns
“Verb + infinitive clause
Use of compound nouns
“Compound adjectives
“Absolute superlative
Construction of the present perfect continuous
“Use of the present perfect continuous
“Irregular comparatives
“The sequence of tenses
““That” and dependent clauses
“Kind of” followed by a noun
Verbs expressing a wish to act
Possessive pronouns
Anaphoric “to”
“As much as” - “As many as”
More uses of the possessive
“For” - “Since” - “Ago”
Construction of the passive
Use of the passive
Construction of the present conditional
The past subjunctive
“To let”

 

 

Required Materials

There are no required materials for the course. Please view the technical requirements for items such as headsets and minimum technology requirements.

Technical Requirements

The most up-to-date requirements can be found here: 

Purchase the Microsoft LifeChat Headset (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

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Mobile App

What is the Mobile App? 

The Mobile App is intended as a supplement to your learning and does NOT contain the core learning program. As such, the activities you see on the app are different from the lessons in your online account. 

Will My Progress Sync? 

If you log in to the mobile app with your institution's credentials, then the time spent in the mobile application will be tracked in your online account.  This is helpful if your organization requires you to spend a certain amount of time practicing in your language studies.  However, as the app is intended as a supplement to your learning, the activities you see on the app are different from the lessons in your online account.  So, while your time will be counted, your progress will not be synced back to your online program.

 

Download Rosetta Stone Advantage Extra Practice Mobile App(s) (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

 

NetTutor

NetTutor offers English tutoring, including spoken American English tutoring. Simply click on "NetTutor" and go to "English Language Learner." ("English" is for Language Arts support.) 

Canvas and Technical Support

Canvas Support

Canvas is the where course content, grades, and communication will reside for this course.

 

Rosetta Stone Technical Support

Grades

The work that you do in the online Rosetta Stone course is synced back into one assignment called "Advanced English Performance Grade." This assignment is worth 100 points. 

Within the system, the 100 points are broken down into 3 separate components: 

  • Time Worked (5% of your grade, or 5 points)
  • Language Program Completion Rate (45% of your grade, or 45 points)
  • Language Program Success Rate (50% of your grade, or 50 points)

The system keeps track of your current progress and will continually update the Canvas assignment as to your current number of points you have earned so far in the course.

Read below how each of these areas works. 

Time Worked (5 points)

Time worked = How much time you need to have worked in the system. Time in the language program and the resources (such as articles, crosswords, fill-in-the-blank activities, and the like) are counted towards your total time in the system.

Time Worked Grade Obtained
>= 20 hours counts for a maximum of 5 points 
0 counts for a minimum of 0 points

 Example 1: 

A student completes their course in a very quickly but does not engage in any of the practice activities outside of the language learning program ("Resources"). The student only had 15 hours total for 1A. 

LaTeX: \frac{15\:hours\:time\:worked}{20\:hours\:required\:}=\frac{3.75\:points\:earned}{5\:points\:possible}

Example 2: 

A student completes 1A in 22 hours and has an extra 15 hours spent on the mobile app vocabulary activities. 

LaTeX: \frac{37\:hours\:time\:worked}{20\:hours\:required\:}=\frac{5\:points\:earned\:\left(\max of\:5\:points\:possible\right)}{5\:points\:possible}

 

Language Program Completion Rate (45 points)

Completion rate = the percentage of the language program that you must complete to obtain the maximum and minimum grades. In our Advanced courses, it is required that you complete all of the assigned language program in order to earn full points (40 points). You will not begin earning points towards completion until you start completing over 80% of the work. 

Time Worked Grade Obtained
98% counts for a maximum of 45 points 
80% counts for a minimum of 0 points

 

A student has completed 50% of the language training and has performed at 100% success rate. He has aso worked over 20 hours so far. This means that currently, he has all the points for time worked (5 points) + all the points for success rate (since he currently has 100% success rate (50 points), but because he has only completed 50% of the course, he cannot yet pass the course as he only has 55%. 

As the student progresses, here is what the assignment points would change over time: 

Time Worked Points (hours) Success Rate Points (percentage accurate)  Completion Rate Points (percentage complete) Current Points out of 100 Total
5 Points (20 hours) 50 (100%) 0 points (50%) 55 points (55%)
5 Points (25 hours) 50 (100%) 0 points (70%) 55 points (55%)
5 Points (30 hours) 50 (99%) 12.5 points (85%) 67.5 points (67.5%)
5 Points (40 hours) 50 (99%) 25 points (90%) 80 points (80%)
5 Points (50 hours) 45 (90%) 45 points (100%) 95 points (97.5%)


 

 

Language Program Success Rate (50 points)

Success Rate = your accuracy within the program. The accuracy (success rate) represents your last 

Success Rate Grade Obtained
95 counts for a maximum of 50 points 
45 counts for a minimum of 0 points

 

How Your Assignment Grade Updates

Example:

A student has completed 50% of the language training and has performed at 100% success rate. She has also worked over 20 hours so far. This means that currently, she has all the points for time worked (5 points) + all the points for success rate (since he currently has 100% success rate (50 points), but because she has only completed 50% of the course, she cannot yet pass the course as she only has 55%. 

As the student progresses, here is what the assignment points would change over time: 

Week Time Worked Points (hours) Success Rate Points(percentage accurate)  Completion Rate Points (percentage complete) Current Points out of 100 Total
8 5 Points (20 hours) 50 (100%) 0 points (50%) 55 points (55%)
9 5 Points (25 hours) 50 (100%) 0 points (70%) 55 points (55%)
11 5 Points (30 hours) 50 (99%)

12.5 points** (85%)

 

67.5 points (67.5%)
13 5 Points (40 hours) 50 (99%) 25 points (90%) 80 points (80%)
16 5 Points (50 hours)

45* (90%)

 

45 points (100%)

FINAL GRADE:

95 points (97.5%)

*Note on Success Rate Points: The student points can go up and down over time according to their performance. Points are based on current accuracy setting on what they have done so far. Note how the points go down as the student's accuracy decreases. If the student goes below 50% accuracy. The student must have at least a 60% accuracy in order to pass the course.

**In this instance, the student has now met minimum threshold of completing 80% of the curriculum, can now earn enough points to pass!
 

Your grade is calculated in Rosetta Stone Advantage system and is sent back to Canvas. As such, there is only one assignment, and it is updated with points. Because of this, you will start with low points and continue accumulating points throughout your program. 

Source for Grade Weight
Work (5 points max) + Completion (40 points max) + Success  (55 points max) 100%
Total 100%

 

Grading Scale
Grade Percentage
A 90–100
B 80–89
C 70–79
D 60–69
F 0–59

After completing the course, unofficial transcripts will be available in the Tiger Portal. See this page for information on requesting official transcripts. 

Exams

 

There are no exams in this course. There are, however, placement tests, progress tests, and achievement tests. The achievement tests will give you an official CEFR level.  The tests provide you with feedback on your learning but are not associated with your grade in the course.

Getting Started Resources (Canvas and Other Resources)

View the content below to learn more about each of these elements and how they work in your Mizzou K-12 Canvas course.

Canvas Overview

Mobile Apps

If you are on a mobile device, download the Canvas mobile apps. With the apps, you can access all your courses using the Canvas mobile app, "Canvas By Instructure." Go to Google Play to download the Android version and iTunes to download the iOS version. 

View the mobile features by device

iOS

Download Canvas by Instructure on iTunes

Android

Download Canvas by Instructure on Google Play

Browser Requirements

Library, Writing, and Research Resources

Library Resources

Below are several useful library links. Click the images to go directly to the websites.

Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)

EBSCOhostHeritageQuestEBSCOhost

Assignments

Assignment Formatting

You might choose to download Mizzou K-12's assignment templates (docx):

Download MLA

Download APA

You may use whichever style unless specifically requested by your instructor.

Submitting Assignments

How to submit assignments (without Turnitin)

View Canvas overview videos:

In this video, you will learn more about assignments: what they are and how to submit them through Canvas.

Click to download a transcript of this video.

For more on uploading and viewing assignments, visit Assignments in the Canvas Student Guide.

~~Turnitin

How-To Instructions

How to submit a Turnitin assignment

View the above link for step-by-step instructions on submitting a Turnitin assignment.

 

Types of Turnitin Submissions

submission types

You can submit a file upload [1], input text [2], or select a file from Google Drive or Dropbox [3].

 

Turnitin Originality Report

Mizzou K-12 uses Turnitin, which provides tools for assignments. One of these tools is the "originality check." Note that it is not called a "plagiarism detector." That is because ONLY an instructor can determine plagiarism. 

For example, it could be that you get a 100% match (in red) on your submission. However, perhaps you are working in a group or your instructor had you submit something multiple times to different assignments within the same course. Or perhaps your class is filling out a worksheet, so all of the worksheet components would be "not original" but your content would be. 

If you are concerned about any results that you are confused about, feel free to discuss this with your teacher. 

Watch the video below which shows you how to use your Originality check tool. We hope you use this as a learning tool. 

The University of Missouri has a license agreement with Turnitin.com, a service that helps detect plagiarism by comparing student papers with Turnitin's database and Internet sources. Students who take this course agree that all required papers may be submitted to Turnitin.com.

Students who submit papers to Turnitin retain the copyright to the work they created. A copy of submitted papers is retained in a Turnitin database archive to be compared with future submissions—a practice that helps protect and strengthen copyright ownership. Use of the Turnitin service is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Use posted on Turnitin's website at http://turnitin.com/en_us/about-us/privacy/legal-faqs.

Citing Sources

Citing Sources Interactive Module

The Citing Sources Interactive Tutorial to help you with learning how to cite your sources as well as inform you about what plagiarism is, what it isn't, and how to avoid it. 

View the Citing Sources tutorial

See the OWL Resource Website for additional help in citing sources and avoiding plagiarism. 

How to Record and Submit Audio and Video

Recording and Submitting

There are many ways you can submit audio and video recordings for a Mizzou K–12 course in Canvas. Your course content may refer to Audacity.  (Links to an external site.)However, you don't need to use Audacity to make an mp3 recording for your course. After all, there are many programs and apps on computers and mobile devices that will do just that! 

Note: You can also submit assignments using files stored on third-party apps (e.g. Dropbox) on your mobile apps.

 

We do NOT allow you to submit .wav files. 

 

 

How to Shoot Quality Audio and Video

The only way for you to present quality speeches (and other multimedia) to your Mizzou teacher is by uploading a video of yourself. Therefore, it's incredibly important that the audio and video quality is good enough that your instructor can see and hear everything clearly.  You might all be in different environments using various types of cameras, so rather than attempting to teach you about specific cameras, we're going to concentrate on things like lighting, background, setup and stabilization, and audio. 

Lighting and Background

  • Use a distraction-free background
  • Face windows with natural light
  • Avoid overhead lights when indoors
  • Use a lamp or two for additional lighting
  • Watch back your video to see how it looks
  • Keep trying, keep learning, and keep having fun

Setup and Stabilization

  • Don't shoot handheld
  • Use anything that can safely hold the camera steady
    • tripod and mount
    • DIY solutions (picture stand, bean bag, binder clips)
  • Place the camera level with your eyeline

Audio

  • Shoot video in the quietest room at the quietest time of day
  • Turn everything off (cell phone, TV, radio, fans, etc.)
  • Get closer to the camera
  • Avoid noisy habits (hand rubbing, clapping, etc.)
  • Use an external microphone

Setting Up Your YouTube (Or Other Video) Account

If you already have a Gmail account, then you have a YouTube account, but in case you don't, getting your account set up is the first step. Just go to gmail.com and create an account to get started. Work with a trusted adult or parent. 
Creator Studio
On thing to note is that you can access all of your channel's videos and privacy settings through the Creator Studio. To locate this area in your account, click the icon in the upper right corner (where you logged in) and you should see the option for Creator Studio under your login name. Once you click this, you will be taken to the dashboard area for your account.  There are a few different areas available you should be aware of: 
Video Manager
This section houses all of the videos on your account. You can also create playlists (lists or groups of videos with a similar topic or theme). 
Channel
Your content settings are located with the majority of your video and content settings. It is also where you can determine the privacy of your videos. If you click on Upload Defaults in this section, it will give you the options that you can set for all future uploads. Changing the privacy to Unlisted means that anyone with the link will be able to view your video but it won't be searchable to the public. 
Create
This section isn't required, but it's good to be aware that this area provides a basic video editor where you can make minor adjustments to your videos as well as add copyright free background music. 

Uploading a Video

Now that your account is setup, you are ready to upload your video. Here are the steps you will need to follow:
  • Click Upload in the upper right-hand corner of the screen
  • Either drag & drop the video file into the box or click on the gray arrow to select it from your files. You will notice that the privacy box will already be set to unlisted based on your privacy settings
  • This will automatically begin the upload once the file is selected, taking you to a new window:
    • Make sure the title box is correctly filled out
    • Descriptions and tags are usually left blank unless the video is public
    • Thumbnails This is what viewers will see when they first pull up your video. You can choose from a few automatic image selections, or you can upload your image
  • Once the video finishes uploading, processing, and you selected the titles/thumbnails, click "Done
  • The link to share your video will appear. Copy and paste this link to turn in your video. 

Getting Your Videos Into the Course: Uploading

If you are comfortable with recording video, transferring the file to your computer, and then uploading, this is the preferred method because some assignments (such as video journals) will have you recording multiple videos for one assignment. One problem you may run into is a camera that creates an incredibly large file. In such cases, you may need to convert the file to make it smaller.

File Conversion

Some cameras record videos that create very large file sizes. Depending on your internet connection, these larger files might have problems uploading. In these cases, you might need to convert the video to a smaller version. Look for a free video converter like Any Video Converter or Format Factory to help you. 

Getting Your Videos Into the Course: Direct Recording

Canvas does allow you to record via webcam directly into Canvas.  However, this will not be available when multiple videos are required. Another reason to shy away from this method is that if you have a hiccup in your internet connection or your computer freezes, your video will be lost, and you will have to rerecord everything. Just to save the hassle, it's better to either upload a file or provide a link to an unpublished YouTube video.

Quizzes

 

In this video, we'll show you how to take a quiz in Canvas and then review your answers.

Click to download a transcript of this video.

For more on taking quizzes, visit Quizzes in the Canvas Student Guide (the quizzes link may not be in the course navigation menu in your course and only accessible by clicking on Modules and clicking on the pertinent lesson).

Exams

In this video, we'll go over the key differences between a quiz and an exam and show you how to take an exam in Canvas.

Click to download a transcript of this video.

For more on taking quizzes, visit Quizzes in the Canvas Student Guide (the quizzes link may not be in the course navigation menu in your course and only accessible by clicking on Modules and clicking on the pertinent lesson).

~~Suggestions for Taking Objective Examinations

What is an "objective examination?" Objective means that there IS a right answer (or answers), and you either get things right or wrong. An example is a multiple-choice quiz or exam. This section is here to provide you with tips on how to take objective examinations, or "exams."

Many people worry about how to do well when taking objective examinations.  What does What follows are some simple suggestions that should help you to do your best.

What do you do when you know the answer?  Silly question, right?  You mark it!

What do you do when you don’t know the answer?  This is what you want to hear!

  1. First, you need to remember that our quizzes and exams are based on the number of right answers out of the total possible.  So you should answer every question, even if it’s a guess.  There are four answer choices, so your odds when you guess are 1 in 4.  That is, on average, you should get 1 out of every 4 guesses correct.
  2. How do you narrow the odds, to make them more in your favor? If you are able to eliminate one or more of the answers as definitely wrong, you have done just that.  When you are guessing which answer is correct out of 3, then you could get one-third of your guesses correct.  When you are guessing between two, you could get half of them right.
  3. What if you see an answer choice that you absolutely have never seen before? There is a very good chance it is a wrong answer, and you can eliminate it.  Remember, you’ve read over and studied the material.  Most of the time you will know if something doesn’t belong.
  4. Does the answer make sense? A correct answer always makes sense.  Incorrect choices may, or may not.  So if a choice does not make sense in relation to the question, it is probably a wrong answer.
  5. Do not spend a lot of time on a question that is giving you trouble. Move on, and come back to it later.  Many times, you will find something in a later question or answer choice that helps you to select the answer to a question you skipped over.  This is known as making the test work FOR YOU.
  6. Above all, relax! You have been over the material.  It is all in your head.  Just take a deep breath and go at it.  YOU CAN DO IT!

Many students develop their own tricks to help themselves on objective tests.  What you see above can assist you.  But you may also rely on whatever works for you.

~~Suggestions for Taking Essay Exams

What!? I’m going to have to write!?

It is not unusual for people to be nervous about taking an essay exam.  You will have to decide what the question means, search through the memory banks of your brain, recall information that relates to the question, and then write something that is well organized and clear.  What follows are some tips that just might make this process a little less scary.

Let’s start with an essay question.

An essay question may be fairly short, perhaps only one paragraph.  They may also be longer, requiring several paragraphs to answer.  No matter how short, or long, the essay needs to be, the process is the same.  As an example, we’ll use a topic that is “medium.”

The framers of the Constitution of the United States established the Electoral College system, which provides an indirect method of electing the President.  This system should be changed to permit the direct election of the President, so the candidate who receives the greatest number of the popular vote to win election.  Agree or disagree.

Great!  Now what?

This may seem pretty long.  But you need to remember that you do not have to deal with everything in the statement.  The first thing you need to do is identify what you have to answer, and what you can ignore.  The question statement is reproduced below, with the parts you have to consider highlighted.

The framers of the Constitution of the United States established the Electoral College system, which provides an indirect method of electing the President.  This system should be changed to permit the direct election of the President, so the candidate who receives the greatest number of the popular vote to win the election.  Agree or disagree.

While everything else in the question is relevant to the topic, you are being asked to support the Electoral College system (indirect election) or the popular vote (direct election).

Next?

Write down a brief outline of what you need to do.  It would be best if you did this in order.

  • Introduction: State your position.  Do you agree or disagree. Give a preview of why you have chosen your position.
  • Body Paragraph: Explain your first reason for your position.  You might also want to state why the method you did NOT choose falls short.
  • Body Paragraph: Explain your second reason for your position.  Again, you could state why the method you did NOT choose falls short.
  • Body Paragraph: Explain your third reason, if you have one, along with why the method you did NOT choose falls short.
  • Conclusion: Restate your reasons for your position.  This is when you drive your arguments home.

What are we saying here?

There is a very simple way to look at essay writing.  No matter if the essay is one paragraph, or five, or ten.  You do the same three things. 

  1. Tell the readers what you are going to tell them (introduction).
  2. Tell them (body).
  3. Tell the readers what you told them (conclusion).

And in conclusion….

This process can be very helpful.  You need to remember:  you are probably not going to be expected to respond to every word in the essay topic.  That’s why it’s important to identify what you need to consider.  While essays from different classes will look different, the approach to them is pretty much the same.  You can even practice this skill on your own, creating topics on things with which you are familiar.  The more you practice, the easier it becomes.

Good luck!

Proctorio

Your exams are online. Exams are proctored using Proctorio.  Proctorio is an online proctor tool integrated in Canvas exams that is designed to make taking remotely proctored exams easier and more convenient for students. During exams, unless otherwise noted, you are not allowed to navigate away from the exam or use any other resources. If you deviate from the exam guidelines without proper prior permission, it is considered cheating on an exam.

You will access Proctorio through Canvas. Proctorio uses the Internet, your computer’s webcam and microphone to monitor your activity during quizzes. If your computer doesn’t have a webcam or microphone or the ability to access the Internet, you will need to use a different computer with these capabilities.  

All Canvas courses that use Canvas quizzes will provide a practice quiz, student instructions and frequently asked questions. When taking the practice quiz, the student will see system diagnostics that confirm adequate performance of the webcam, microphone and Internet connection.   

To use Proctorio, students will need a webcam and a microphone (internal or USB), their ID, the most up-to-date version of Chrome browser (Links to an external site)Links to an external site., with the Proctorio extension (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., a desktop or laptop, and a quiet, private location with a reliable Internet connection. If you do not have a desktop/laptop, microphone or webcam, please borrow one before your quiz.  You may not use a mobile device to take the exams.

Calendar

The calendar video introduces you to the Canvas Calendar and shows you how you can stay organized by scheduling your own events.

Netiquette

Netiquette—short for "network etiquette" or "Internet etiquette"—is a set of guidelines for how to communicate appropriately on the web. As a Mizzou K–12 Online student, you will be expected to follow these guidelines in your interactions with your instructor and fellow students.

  • Be respectful. Online, as in life, the Golden Rule applies: Treat others as you would like to be treated. There are effective ways to disagree with someone without being insulting. Keep in mind that sarcasm can sometimes be misinterpreted.
  • Use appropriate language. Avoid foul language and rude or vulgar comments.
  • Use proper grammar and spelling. Typos and spelling mistakes are bound to happen, but excessive errors are distracting. Use a browser with a built-in spell checker if you need help!
  • Respect others' privacy. Do not quote or forward personal messages or information without the original author's permission.
  • Avoid plagiarism. It is never acceptable to copy and paste the work of others and call it your own. Be sure to cite your sources correctly.

For more about appropriate online behavior, view Show Me Respect: Tips for Thwarting Cyberbullying, Cyber-Harassment, and Cyberstalking from the University of Missouri's Equity Office.

Parent Registration and Student Observation

View how to create a parent account 

Note: DO NOT view student activity on your desktop. You may be asked to merge accounts with your student; instead, download the parent app.

Download Parent App

The Canvas Parent app is the mobile version of Canvas that helps parents stay up-to-date with their student's courses. Download the Canvas Parent app on Android and iOS devices.

Canvas Parent Android Guide

Canvas Parent iOS Guide

Mizzou K-12 Policies Policies

Academic Integrity

Our academic integrity policy at Mizzou K-12 is based on our values of ethical behavior, learning, and giving all stakeholders the benefit of the doubt. Collaboration, research, and technical literacy are vital 21st-century skills when combined with academic integrity. 

Definitions

Mizzou K-12’s academic integrity policy is aligned with the University of Missouri’s academic integrity policy. The definitions of what constitutes "cheating" and "plagiarism"are posted on the Provost’s Advising Council’s webpage which can be found here: https://advising.missouri.edu/policies/academic-integrity

Issues Involving Violations of Academic Integrity

If, when completing any of your assignments or exams for this course, you are found to have demonstrated cheating or plagiarism as defined above, this is a violation of academic integrity. At your teacher's discretion, violations of academic integrity may be subject to either or both of the following actions: 

  • receiving a zero for the assignment or exam
  • receiving an F for the course

Accessibility

If you anticipate barriers related to the format or requirements of this course, please let Mizzou K-12 know as soon as possible. If disability-related accommodations are necessary (for example, a scribe, reader, extended time on exams, captioning), please contact Mizzou K-12.

About Exams at Mizzou K-12*

*This section describes the policies of exams at Mizzou K-12. This section only applies if you have exams in your course. See the section above to see if you have exams.

ABOUT EXAMS

Your exams are online. It is your responsibility to schedule your exams. 

During exams, unless otherwise noted, you are not allowed to navigate away from the exam or use any other resources. If you deviate from the exam guidelines without proper prior permission, it is considered cheating on an exam.

SCHEDULING EXAMS

Global Courses

First, request approval for your proctor. Allow enough time (2 weeks) for our office to receive your request and communicate with your chosen exam site and proctor. Mizzou K-12 has approved exam sites throughout the United States and around the world. 

Request Exam Date and Proctor Approval Form

  • Choose a proctor and make arrangements for taking the exam.
  • At least 2 weeks prior to taking your exam, submit your proctor information to Mizzou K-12 
  • You will be sent an email notice indicating if your chosen proctor has been approved or denied.
  • Arrive at your proctor’s testing site at the scheduled time with a photo ID. At testing time, you will log into your Mizzou K-12 account and select the exam for your proctor to access and administer.
Co-Teach Courses

If you are taking a co-teach course, work with your local teacher to identify your date of the exam and how you will be proctored. You do not need to request an exam date with the above form.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR EXAMS

  • Complete and review all assignments.
  • Review the learning objectives; make sure you can accomplish them.
  • Be prepared to explain any key terms and concepts.
  • Review all the lessons, exercises, and study questions.
  • Review any feedback and/or comments on your assignments and previous exams; look up answers to any questions you missed.
  • Take the exam review, use the study guide to help you self-evaluate your readiness and prepare for the exam. 

Download the Exam Review and Study Guide 

Additional Course Policies and links

**Not applicable to World Language courses.

 

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