Course Syllabus
Welcome
We are pleased that you selected this course to fulfill your unique educational needs. You are now a member of the Mizzou Academy's global student body.
Course Overview
This course begins with a review of the essentials of Algebra. Then it presents linear functions; linear equations and inequalities; and linear equations in three variables. It concludes with the rational equations.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra I and Geometry.
The principal goal of this course is to lay a foundation for College Algebra. The beginning of the course is a quick review of topics introduced in Algebra I. Do not hurry through this review. Make sure you understand all reviewed topics. If there is a topic that you are not completely confident about, spend more time on it. The remainder of the course builds on the foundation laid in Algebra I.
Lead Teacher Introduction
Brennan Ransdell
Teacher
Mathematics Division Chair
Academic Integrity Policy
Our academic integrity policy at Mizzou Academy 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 Academy'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 we evaluate an assignment or exam and find that it does not demonstrate academic integrity, consequences include partial or no credit given for that work. If you fall into a pattern of academic dishonesty, more serious consequences will follow.
Use of AI and Online Resources
Online resources, including ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence tools, should be used responsibly. Many assignments don’t necessitate the use of resources. For example, personal reflections, examples, and narratives, creative writing, and reflections and journal entries are meant to capture your unique experiences and ideas.
For some assignments, AI tools and online resources can assist you in your learning. They can help you develop and support your original work. That said, they cannot and should not replace your original work.
We view using online sources, much like collaborating with classmates. As a learner, you will often seek ideas from others by having conversations, exploring a variety of information sources, and doing more formal research. Likewise, online and AI tools can help you gather ideas, decide how to organize them, and find the best ways to support those ideas. We believe that learning how to use all the tools and resources available to you purposefully, effectively, and responsibly is a key skill for school and life.
If you use any ideas, information, or wording from your resources–including generative, collaborative, print, and online resources–you must give credit to those sources by honestly identifying which resources you used.
For more information about when and how to cite resources, as well as tips and examples of how to use them appropriately and effectively, please visit our Learning Library, Shelves 9 and 9.5.
Accessibility
If you anticipate barriers related to the format or requirements of this course, please let Mizzou Academy know as soon as possible. If disability-related accommodations are necessary (for example, a scribe, reader, extended time on exams, captioning), please contact Mizzou Academy.
About Exams at Mizzou Academy*
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
Mizzou Academy values fair testing and assessment to determine that students master essential course concepts and skills. During a proctored exam, tests are supervised by an impartial individual (a proctor) to help ensure that all exams maintain academic integrity. You will need to use a Mizzou Academy approved proctor. Please see the Exam Proctoring webpage for more information.
- 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 Academy
- 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 Academy account and select the exam for your proctor to access and administer.
Global Classroom Courses
If you are taking a global classroom 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.
Additional Course Policies and links
**Not applicable to World Language courses.
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is that students will be able to
Lesson 1
1.1a Solve linear equations using a general strategy
1.1b Solve a formula for a specific variable
1.1c Solve mixture and uniform motion applications
1.2a Use a problem-solving strategy for word problems
1.2b Solve number word problems
1.2c Solve percent applications
1.2d Solve simple interest applications
1.3a Solve a formula for a specific variable
1.3b Use formulas to solve geometry applications
1.4a Solve coin word problems
1.4b Solve ticket and stamp word problems
1.4c Solve mixture word problems
1.4d Solve uniform motion applications
Lesson 2
2.1a Graph inequalities on the number line
2.1b Solve linear inequalities
2.1c Translate words to an inequality and solve
2.1d Solve applications with linear inequalities
2.2a Solve compound inequalities with "and"
2.2b Solve compound inequalities with "or"
2.2c Solve applications with compound inequalities
2.3a Solve absolute value equations
2.3b Solve absolute value inequalities
2.3c Solve applications with absolute value
Lesson 3
3.1a Plot points in a rectangular coordinate system
3.1b Graph a linear equation by plotting points
3.1c Graph vertical and horizontal lines
3.1d Find the x- and y- intercepts
3.1e Graph a line using the intercepts
3.2a Find the slope of a line
3.2b Graph a line given a point and the slope
3.2c Graph a line using its slope and intercept
3.2d Choose the most convenient method to graph a line
3.2e Graph and interpret applications of slope-intercept
3.2f Use slopes to identify parallel and perpendicular lines
3.3a Find an equation of the line given the slope and y-intercept
3.3b Find an equation of the line given the slope and a point
3.3c Find an equation of the line given two points
3.3d Find an equation of a line parallel to a given line
3.3e Find an equation of a line perpendicular to a given line
3.4a Verify solutions to an inequality in two variables
3.4b Recognize the relation between the solutions of an inequality and its graph
3.4c Graph linear inequalities in two variables
3.4d Solve applications using linear inequalities in two variables
Lesson 4
4.1a Find the domain and range of a relation
4.1b Determine if a relation is a function
4.1c Find the value of a function
4.2a Use the vertical line test
4.2b Identify graphs of basic functions
4.2c Read information from a graph of a function
Lesson 5
5.1a Determine whether an ordered pair is a solution of a system of equations
5.1b Solve a system of linear equations by graphing
5.1c Solve a system of equations by substitution
5.1d Solve a system of equations by elimination
5.1e Choose the most convenient method to solve a system of linear equations
5.2a Solve direct translation applications
5.2b Solve geometry applications
5.2c Solve uniform motion applications
5.3a Solve mixture applications
5.3b Solve interest applications
5.3c Solve applications of cost and revenue functions
Lesson 6
6.1a Determine if an ordered triple is a solution of a system of three linear equations with three variables
6.1b Solve a system of linear equations with three variables
6.1c Solve applications using systems of linear equations with three variables
6.2a Write the augmented matrix for a system of equations
6.2b Use row operations on a matrix
6.2c Solve systems of equations using matrices
6.3a Evaluate the determinant of a 2 X 2 matrix
6.3b Evaluate the determinant of a 3 X 3 matrix
6.3c Use Cramer's Rule to solve systems of equations
6.3d Solve applications using determinants
6.4a Determine whether an ordered pair is a solution of a system of linear inequalities
6.4b Solve a system of linear inequalities by graphing
6.4c Solve applications of systems of inequalities
Lesson 7
7.1a Determine the degree of polynomials
7.1b Add and subtract polynomials
7.1c Evaluate a polynomial function for a given value
7.1d Add and subtract polynomial functions
7.2a Simplify expressions using the properties for exponents
7.2b Use the definition of a negative exponent
7.2c Use scientific notation
7.3a Multiply monomials
7.3b Multiply a polynomial by a monomial
7.3c Multiply a binomial by a binomial
7.3d Multiply a polynomial by a polynomial
7.3e Multiply special products
7.3f Multiply polynomial functions
7.4a Divide monomials
7.4b Divide a polynomial by a polynomial
7.4c Divide polynomials using long division
7.4d Divide polynomials using synthetic division
7.4e Divide polynomial functions
7.4f Use the remainder and factor theorems
Lesson 8
8.1a Evaluate the square root of a negative number
8.1b Add and subtract complex numbers
8.1c Multiply complex numbers
8.1d Divide complex numbers
8.1e Simplify powers of i
8.2a Find the greatest common factor of two or more expressions
8.2b Factor the greatest common factor from a polynomial
8.2c Factor by grouping
8.3a Factor trinomials of the form x2 + bx + c
8.3b Factor trinomials of the form ax2 + bx + c using trial and error
8.3c Factor trinomials of the form ax2 + bx + c using the “ac” method
8.3d Factor using substitution
8.4a Factor perfect square trinomials
8.4b Factor differences of squares
8.4c Factor sums of squares
8.4d Factor sums and differences of cubes
8.5 Recognize and use the appropriate method to factor polynomials completely
8.6a Use the Zero Product Property
8.6b Solve quadratic equations by factoring
8.6c Solve equations with polynomial functions
8.6d Solve applications modeled by polynomial equations
8.7a Use the Rational Zero Theorem to find rational zeros
8.7b Find zeros of polynomial functions
8.7c Use the Linear Factorization Theorem to find polynomials with given zeros
8.7d Use Descartes’ Rule of Signs
8.7e Solve real-world applications of polynomial equations
Lesson 9
9.1a Determine the values for which a rational expression is undefined
9.1b Simplify rational expressions
9.1c Multiply rational expressions
9.1d Divide rational expressions
9.1e Multiply and divide rational functions
9.2a Add and subtract rational expressions with a common denominator
9.2b Add and subtract rational expressions whose denominators are opposites
9.2c Find the least common denominator of rational expressions
9.2d Add and subtract rational expressions with unlike denominators
9.2e Add and subtract rational functions
9.3a Simplify a complex rational expression by writing it as division
9.3b Simplify a complex rational expression by using the LCD
Lesson 10
10.1a Solve rational equations
10.1b Use rational functions
10.1c Solve a rational equation for a specific variable
10.2a Solve proportions
10.2b Solve similar figure applications
10.2c Solve uniform motion applications
10.2d Solve work applications
10.2e Solve direct variation problems
10.2f Solve inverse variation problems
10.3a Solve rational inequalities
10.3b Solve an inequality with rational functions
Required Materials
There is no textbook for this course.
A graphing calculator is helpful but not required for the course, and its use is NOT ALLOWED on the midterm and final exams. A basic calculator is strongly suggested.
Technical Requirements
The most up-to-date requirements can be found here:
- Computer Requirements
- Browser Requirements
- Proctoring Requirements
- Microphone (external or internal)
- Webcam
Additional requirements for the course are below:
- audio and video recording capabilities (e.g. smartphone, camera)
Quizzes & Assignments
You should submit all assigned work in sequence (Lesson 1, then Lesson 2, etc.) Assignments for the course are listed at the bottom of this syllabus.
Quizzes
Quizzes are taken online. After you submit them, you’ll quickly receive a report on how you did. Unlike exams, you may use any assigned readings, your notes, and other course-related materials to complete graded quizzes and assignments. Please note that graded quizzes cannot be retaken.
Assignments
Assignments may require you to submit your completed work in the form of a file (such as a text document, image, audio or video recording, or multimedia presentation) or a hyperlink for grading.
Reading and Using Feedback
After your work has been graded, you will receive a report that provides individualized feedback and comments on your work. Look carefully at what you missed and read any corresponding feedback. Then study the lesson materials to make certain that you can accomplish the associated learning objectives.
Each lesson provides step-by-step instructions on how to submit your work. Be sure to check submitted work carefully for errors (e.g. spelling, grammar, and punctuation) as they may result in points being deducted.
Exams
You are required to take two proctored exams for this course.
See the "About Exams" in the policies section for additional information on exams at Mizzou Academy.
Exam Matrix |
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Midterm Exam (covers Lessons 1–6) |
Final Exam (covers Lessons 7-12) |
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When to Request an Exam |
Once you have completed Lesson 6. |
Once you have completed Lesson 12. |
Questions and Type |
45 multiple-choice 5 free-response |
40 multiple-choice |
Points Possible |
Multiple Choice: 180 points |
Multiple Choice: 180 points |
Time Limit |
Multiple Choice: 2.5 hours Free Response: No Time Limit |
Multiple Choice: 2.5 hours Free Response: No Time Limit |
What to Bring to the Exam Site |
You are allowed to use the following during the exam:
Personal whiteboard and tissue/eraser (recommended small-tip marker like a pen) - You will erase the board in front of the proctor at the end of the exam. |
Grades
Your final grade will be based on the number of points you earn on assignments and exams.
Grade | Percentage |
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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.
Getting Started Resources (Canvas and Other Resources)
Explore the resources below to learn more about each element and how they work in your Mizzou Academy Canvas course.
Canvas and Technical Support
Canvas will be used as the primary platform for accessing course materials and assignments for this class.
- Access Canvas through the Tiger Portal https://cehd.missouri.edu/mizzou-academy/
- View Canvas Guides by Mobile App
- Getting Started with Canvas
- For Canvas, Passwords, or any other computer-related technical support create a ticket in Canvas or contact Mizzou Academy Support.
- How do I get help with Canvas as a student?
- Mizzou AcademySupport Phone: +1 855 256-4975
- Mizzou Academy Email - MizzouAcademy@missouri.edu
Course Summary:
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