Economics: Course Overview & Expectations
Completion of this course with a C or better fulfills the UC/CSU A–G requirement.
A 'D' is sufficient for high school graduation but does not meet A–G.
This course examines how economic systems function at different levels:
Personal — individual choices, work, consumption, and money
Local — communities, businesses, labor, and public services
National — markets, government policy, growth, and inequality
Global — trade, production, development, and economic interdependence
Students will analyze models, data, readings, and real-world case studies to understand how economic decisions are made, how resources are allocated, and how outcomes differ across groups and societies.
Grading Breakdown
60% — Summative Assessments
Unit exams, quizzes, and the final capstone project
(Capstone = 15% of overall course grade)
30% — Formative Work
Classwork, handwritten notes, and Claim–Evidence–Reasoning (C-E-R) processing sheets
C-E-R sheets carry more weight than notes.
10% — Participation
On-task behavior, discussion, collaboration, citing evidence, and responding thoughtfully
Grading Scale
A 90–100%
B 80–89%
C 70–79%
D 60–69%
F Below 60%
Grades are not rounded.
Notes may be taken in any handwritten format (written notes, diagrams, annotations).
Digital devices are used only with instructor approval.
To earn credit, notes must be processed using C-E-R sheets, which are stapled to them.
Notes show what you recorded. C-E-R shows what you understood.
Attendance is recorded by placing phones in the designated area.
Devices may only be used with instructor approval.
If you are not earning the grade you want, it is your responsibility to seek help during class or scheduled support time.
Only excused absences are eligible for make-up work.
Late work may receive partial credit up to three days late:
1 day: –20%
2 days: –30%
3 days: –40%
The course includes discussion of current events and economic issues relevant to the topics studied.
Discussion is analytical and evidence-based.
This document serves as a general guide and may be adjusted as needed.