Course Syllabus

syllabus 8th grade math a

 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

 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)

 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.

 Exams

Midterm Exam

The Midterm Exam is over Lessons 1-5 and consists of 40 multiple choice questions worth 4 points each.

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.

Final Exam

The Final Exam is over Lessons 6-10 and consists of 40 multiple-choice questions worth 4 points each.

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.

Note: Before taking this exam, complete the study guide, located in the course modules. Also, refer to Skill Group 10 in our Learning Library.

 Grades

Your final grade will be based on the number of points you earn on assignments and exams.

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

Canvas will be used as the primary platform for accessing course materials and assignments for this class.

• Access Canvas through the Tiger Portal   https://mizzouacademy.missouri.edu/
• For assistance with Canvas, passwords, or other technical issues, submit a ticket by selecting Help from the Global Navigation menu on the left in Canvas. Additional information is provided in the following Canvas Guide:   How do I get help with Canvas as a student?
• For questions about enrollment, access to courses, exam proctoring, or billing, contact our Support Services Team at (855) 256-4975 or   mizzouacademy@missouri.edu.