Ms. Huber
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AP Economics
Course Description
Course Description
AP Econ is offered to CDS students who are willing and academically prepared to pursue college-level studies—with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both—while still in high school. Like in other AP courses, students will learn to think critically, construct solid arguments, and see many sides of an issues in order to create and refine skills that prepare them for college and beyond.
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During the first semester students will study AP Microeconomics which is a college-level course that introduces students to the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual economic decision-makers. The course also develops students’ familiarity with the operation of product and factor markets, distributions of income, market failure, and the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts.
The first semester will consist of the Microeconomic topics provided by College Board in the Course and Exam Description document here: CED.
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During the second semester students will study AP Macroeconomics which is a college-level course that introduces students to the principles that apply to an economic system as a whole. This course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination. It also develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts.
The second semester will consist of the Macroeconomic topics provided by College Board in the CED.
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Students can find more information about the AP Micro Exam here & the AP Macro course and Exam here.
**Students will be expected to have completed some contextualization activities during the summer break which will help prepare them for Unit 1 Basic Economic Principles. Summer Google Classroom
AP Economics Assessment Information & Units of Study
AP Economics Assessment Information & Units of Study
Units for AP Economics will be assessed using the guidelines and rubric below.
Units for AP Economics will be assessed using the guidelines and rubric below.
Assessment specific rubrics will be created using the AP Economics Standards and loaded on the Google Classroom.
Units of Study
Units of Study
Please find below the Units of study for both Micro and Macro. The course at a glance documents provide an overview of the units covered in Micro and Macro.
Please find below the Units of study for both Micro and Macro. The course at a glance documents provide an overview of the units covered in Micro and Macro.
Micro Review & Macro Intro (±2 weeks)
Micro Review & Macro Intro (±2 weeks)
AP Economics Big Ideas
AP Economics Big Ideas
The big ideas serve as the foundation of the course and allow students to create meaningful connections among concepts. They are often abstract concepts or themes that run throughout the course. Revisiting the big ideas and applying them in a variety of contexts allows students to develop deeper conceptual understanding. Below are the big ideas for each of the courses with a brief description:
AP Micro:
AP Micro:
SCARCITY AND MARKETS (MKT): Economists construct measurements to monitor the state of an economy and evaluate its performance over time. Governments, firms, and citizens often use these measurements to help inform policy, business, and personal decisions.
COSTS, BENEFITS, AND MARGINAL ANALYSIS (CBA): There are trade-offs associated with any decision. Making optimal decisions requires evaluating the additional costs and benefits of possible actions.
PRODUCTION CHOICES AND BEHAVIOR (PRD): Firms seek to minimize costs and maximize profits, which influences their production decisions in the short run and long run.
MARKET INEFFICIENCY AND PUBLIC POLICY (POL): Private markets can fail to allocate resources efficiently, and well-designed public policy can endeavor to promote greater efficiency and equity in the economy.
AP Macro:
AP Macro:
ECONOMIC MEASUREMENTS (MEA): Economists construct measurements to monitor the state of an economy and evaluate its performance over time. Governments, firms, and citizens often use these measurements to help inform policy, business, and personal decisions.
MARKETS (MKT): Competitive markets bring together buyers and sellers to exchange goods and services for mutual gain. The simple model of supply–demand can be applied in different market contexts.
MACROECONOMIC MODELS (MOD): Macroeconomic models are simplified representations that depict basic economic relationships and can be used to predict and explain how those relationships are affected by economic shocks.
MACROECONOMIC POLICIES (POL): Government taxation and spending policies and central bank monetary policy can affect an economy’s output, price level, and level of employment, both in the short run and in the long run.
Parents can find more information of the standards assessed in each Broad Learning Category on PowerSchool.
Week by Week Breakdown by Unit
Week by Week Breakdown by Unit
Please find below the calendar which is attached to your Google Classroom. You will see due dates here and upcoming assessment dates.
Please find below the calendar which is attached to your Google Classroom. You will see due dates here and upcoming assessment dates.
Calendars will differ slightly between classes due to the CDS schedule. Assignments are due on the date indicated on your block's calendar.
Grading Categories - Broad Learning Categories
Grading Categories - Broad Learning Categories
Semester 1 (Micro)
Semester 1 (Micro)
SS.SOC.APECON.1 - PRINCIPLES AND MODELS
35%
SS.SOC.APECON.2 - INTERPRETATION
15%
SS.SOC.APECON.3 - MANIPULATION
15%
SS.SOC.APECON.4 - GRAPHING AND VISUALS
35%
Semester 2 (Macro)
Semester 2 (Macro)
SS.SOC.APECON.1 - PRINCIPLES AND MODELS
35%
SS.SOC.APECON.2 - INTERPRETATION
15%
SS.SOC.APECON.3 - MANIPULATION
15%
SS.SOC.APECON.4 - GRAPHING AND VISUALS
35%
Course Expectations & Assessment Policy
Course Expectations & Assessment Policy
Students can expect the following from the teacher concerning specific topics:
GOOGLE CLASSROOM - All assignments will be posted in Google Classroom. If you are having trouble locating it, please contact your teacher.
RUBRICS AND POLICIES - Once posted here they will not change. However, if a change is necessary the teacher will inform students well in advance and will clearly mark the changes.
Academic Honesty Policy - Pg.77 | English Language Policy - Pg. 69 | Technology Policies - Pg. 83 | Missing/Late Evidence - Pg. 34 | AP Policies - Pg. 39
If students miss an assessment because they were visiting the nurse, they should not have an opportunity to reassess unless they bring in a note from a medical doctor. The handbook has been updated to explicitly state this expectation.
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