In order to successfully complete this course, you must demonstrate your understanding of the course materials by:
Here is an overview of all of the different types of assignments in the course. You can find detailed directions for the assignments and the grading rubrics in the module where they are assigned.
The MindTap activities are tied directly to each chapter in the eBook. These MindTap activities include problems sets that will allow you to hone your abilities to connect the concepts learned to solve problems using interactive graphing tools. Each chapter will have a graded problem set (except for chapter 6). You will get three attempts for each problem. MindTap will use your highest score on each question to calculate your grade on a Homework assignment.
The introduction post will help you get to know students in the class with whom you will be working and learning over the semester.
The discussion board activities will generally involve reading the eBook or an online article (or both) and then applying some key concepts to understanding how Economics is relevant to the societies we live in. After explaining your own perspective, you will get a chance to read about the perspectives of your peers, and engage with their understanding of these concepts.
There are five practice quizzes in this course: one for each Module. These quizzes are optional and do not count towards your grade in this course. The questions in the Practice Quizzes are designed to prepare you for the graded quizzes and exams. The quizzes each contain 30-50 questions evenly distributed between the chapters covered in that Module. You have unlimited opportunities to take the Practice Quizzes.
There are five quizzes in this course; one for each Module. The quizzes are designed to assess your understanding of the Module’s material and as a preview of the types of questions you will encounter on the proctored assessments. All quizzes are multiple choice and must be completed inside of Canvas.
There will be two proctored assessments in this course.
Exams 1 and 2 must be taken in a proctored environment. These proctored assessments are comprised of 50 multiple choice questions. They are worth 150 points each. Each has a 90 minute time limit.
For both proctored assessments, you may use ONLY a non-programmable calculator without Internet access and scrap paper. Please find the information on how to take a proctored assessment in the Taking Proctored Assessments section below.