Economics

         2026  Syllabus

There is no assigned homework, but you will find that using your class time productively and  doing  1-2 hours of work outside of class a week will speed your progress through this class.

I can be reached at 732-9280 ex 33603 or ppruitt@eanesisd.net

The textbook for this class is- “Economics” McGraw Hill    

All assignments are posted on Google Classroom (access code- ) 

Your grade will be based on the following components:

Classroom Activities and Participation (20% of your grade): 

It is important to actively participate in classroom activities. That makes consistent attendance important as well.

Active participation does not include being on your phone while we are engaged in an activity. 

Discussions are an important part of this class. Come to class with an open mind and be 100% present…thanks.

Projects = 20% of your grade:

1. Current Events Collection – looking at economic related events around the world

2. Shark Tank Project  : present your business plan or product to the Shark Tank for 

investment consideration

3. The Stock Market Project: we will learn how the stock market works by creating a “phantom folio”.

4. The Material World Project:   A look at how people around the world live and work in their respective economic systems.

Chapter Reviews = 20% of your grade

Each chapter earns up to 100 points. 

All Chapter reviews are posted on Google Classroom and printed copies are available in class. 

Personal Finance activities: 20% of your grade

Bank accounts Credit Cards College Finance

Renting an Apartment Buying a car Taxes

Final Exam = 20% of your semester grade (If you exempt the final I will use your highest grade from the listed components as your final exam grade).