Course Syllabus
Welcome
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Course Description
Eighth Grade Math briefly reviews topics covered in Seventh Grade Math and expands upon those concepts. In this first half of the course we begin with a review of real numbers and exponents, then move on to explore monomials, negative exponents, scientific notation, roots and comparing real numbers, equations in one variable and in two variables, and functions.
Required Materials
A link to the electronic textbook is available in the course module.
Other: calculator, graph paper, notebook paper
Exams
The Midterm Exam is over Lessons 1-5.
Note: Before taking this exam, complete the study guide, located in the course modules. Also refer to Skill Group 10 in our Student Study Skills and Resources library.
This exam is proctored. Your proctor or teacher will enter the access code for you to begin your exam. When you begin, you will have 2 hours.
During the exam you are NOT allowed to navigate away from this exam page or use any other resources to assist you in the exam unless otherwise specified on this exam page.*
Your exam is 40 questions; Choose the one best answer.
*As a reminder from your syllabus, not complying with the rules of the exam may result in an exam score of zero. Refer to Academic Integrity policy in your syllabus for more information.
The Final Exam is over Lessons 6-10.
Note: Before taking this exam, complete the study guide, located in the course modules. Also refer to Skill Group 10 in our Student Study Skills and Resources library.
This exam is proctored. Your proctor or teacher will enter the access code for you to begin your exam. When you begin, you will have 2 hours.
During the exam you are NOT allowed to navigate away from this exam page or use any other resources to assist you in the exam unless otherwise specified on this exam page.*
Your exam is 40 questions; Choose the one best answer.
*As a reminder from your syllabus, not complying with the rules of the exam may result in an exam score of zero. Refer to Academic Integrity policy in your syllabus for more information.
ALLOWED MATERIALS
You do not need any extra materials with you to complete the midterm or final exam.
Grades
Your final grade will be based on the number of points you earn on assignments and exams.
To pass the course, you must earn a minimum of 60 percent in the exams assignment group.
You will be able to see your exam percentage in the "Exams" column in your gradebook.
The following grading scale applies only to students who meet this standard:
| 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.
Canvas and Technical Support - middle school
Canvas is the where course content, grades, and communication will reside for this course.
- courses.mizzouk12.missouri.edu
- This course is mobile-friendly. Download the mobile apps on your iOS, Android device.
- Getting Started with Canvas
- View the Getting Started Canvas Guides.
- For Canvas, Passwords, or any other computer-related technical support create a ticket in Canvas or contact Mizzou Academy Support.
- How to Get Help in Canvas
- Mizzou Academy Support Phone: +1 855 256-4975
- Tiger Portal login - http://mizzouk12.missouri.edu (Links to an external site.)
- Mizzou Academy Email - mizzouk12online@missouri.edu
Technical Requirements
The most up-to-date requirements can be found here:
- Computer Requirements
- Browser Requirements
- Examity Proctoring FAQs
- Microphone (external or internal)
- Webcam
Course Summary:
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