AP Macroeconomics
Mrs. Jennifer P. Powell, Ed. S.
Lawton Chiles High School – Room 7205
850-488-1756
Course Description: AP® Macroeconomics is a one-semester, college-level course. Each student is expected to take the AP Macroeconomics Exam that is administered in May. Successful achievement on the AP Exam allows the student to earn three hours of college credit. AP Macroeconomics emphasizes economic principles as applied to the economy as a whole. Topics discussed will reflect the material included in the booklet AP Economics Course Description from the College Board. Lessons include an analysis of national income and its components, economic indicators, inflation and unemployment, money and banking, stabilization policies, and the United States and world trade.
Course Objectives: Students enrolled in this course will have the opportunity to earn both high school and college credit while exploring the complex economic systems of our world. Their knowledge of world affairs and current events will grow, while providing them the skills to become successful at the university level. The AP Macroeconomics Exam will be administered on May 16th, 2018. Students who miss their test are responsible to pay the testing fee (approximately $95.00).
Course Text: McConnell & Brue. Economics, Nineteenth Edition Publisher: McGraw-Hill Irwin
Additional Readings and Resources: Local and national newspapers, magazine articles and other texts, as assigned; Morton’s AP Activities, Five Steps, Barron’s and other AP Prep Materials; Clifford and other online resources.
Movie Consent: Occasionally, we may watch clips, parts, or all of some selected movies and documentaries (G, PG, & PG-13) related to AP Macroeconomics. If you have any questions about this policy, or do not wish to participate in these activities, please send me an email.
Evaluation: Students’ grades will be determined by an accumulation of points earned throughout the nine-week term. These grades will consist of quizzes, homework assignments, and tests.
Grading Scale: A=100-90 B=89-80 C=79-70 D=69-60 F=59-0
· Tests will be given at the conclusion of each units, which generally covers three chapters from the course text.
· Quizzes are generally conducted throughout each chapter studied and will cover vocabulary, notes or assigned readings. Pop quizzes can be given at any time.
· Homework will consist of problem sets, expanding vocabulary, reading passages, or activities. Activities will be posted online. Students are responsible for obtaining the activities from the course website.
Late work is not accepted.
Class Expectations/Procedures
1. Students will come to class with all necessary supplies (see above.).
2. Students will not bring food, drink or gum into the classroom. Any student bringing food, drink or gum into the classroom will be asked to throw it away. Repeated violation of this rule will result in detention.
3. Students will not use cell phones, iPods, or other electronic devices in the classroom.
4. Students will be polite and respectful toward teacher and classmates. Students will raise their hands and wait to be recognized before speaking and will be respectful of opinions/views that differ from their own during class discussions and debates.
5. Students are expected to maintain their academic integrity and to work independently unless instructed differently by the teacher. If caught copying work, all students involved will receive zeros on the assignment. The Chiles Honor Code will be enforced.
6. This is a college level course and, as such, requires a college level effort. Work should be completed to the best of your ability and ON TIME. Late work will not be accepted.
7. Students will return all books and materials to their proper place before leaving class. Students are expected to leave their desk areas neat and free of trash.
8. Students are allowed 3 passes out of class per 9 weeks. (Can be used for restroom, retrieving forgotten materials, etc.)
9. The teacher, not the bell, dismisses class.
Tardy Policy: Students will be in their seats prepared to work when the bell rings.
1st Tardy: Warning 2nd Tardy : Parent Contact 3rd Tardy : Teacher Detention 4th Tardy : Referral
Any infraction of these expectations or procedures may result in disciplinary action.
Required Materials: Pens (blue or black), pencils (for graphing), highlighters, three-ring binder with tabbed dividers, loose-leaf notebook paper (no spiral notebook paper), index cards and rubber bands (optional), colored pens or pencils for graphing.
Attendance/Make-up Policy
· The district policy will apply (1 day for every day absent) to determine how much time the student has to make-up the work and then submit it. It is the student’s responsibility to request make-up work after an absence.
· An absence before the day of a test or quiz that a student was informed of does not excuse them from the test or quiz.
· If a student misses a test, students will have one week to make up the test. Alternative make-up tests will be given. Make-ups are administered by appointment only.
· If a student misses a quiz, students will have one week to complete the quiz or they will receive a zero for that quiz. Once one week has passed from the day that the initial quiz was administered, students will not be able to make that quiz up.
· Outside Work/Problem Sets Assignments are given in advance with early notice, both in writing and online. Outside Work/Problem Sets Assignments are due on the date assigned – if you are absent on the date that the Problem Set is due, you are expected to turn in it on the day you return. No grace period will be given for Outside Work and Problem Sets Assignments
Tips for Success in this Course:
1. Take complete class notes, do the problem sets, and participate in class. Cooperative work is an important component in this course and doing your part makes a difference. Don’t short change your partner.
2. Learn to read more effectively. You can read more effectively by doing the following:
· Read actively; don’t just look at the words. Utilize sticky notes, highlighters, colored pens, and jot down questions or connections as you read.
· Do not ignore pictures, diagrams, tables, and sidebars in your textbook. These features serve to make the text more interesting and may include important information.
· Take notes as you read. If you can condense a 30-page chapter to a few pages of good notes, it’s going to be much easier to review. Perhaps most important: keep a list of questions about the reading!
3. Academic integrity is key to your success. This course is rigorous and will challenge you to think critically to examine relationships that exist at the macro level. Choosing the easy way out and completing tasks inauthentically will cost your grade and your overall success in the mastery of this subject. Don’t short change yourself.
Class Wish List: Any of the following items are super appreciated as they assist with class projects and keeping germs at bay. Thank you in advance for making our classroom environment productive and more enjoyable!
Kleenex Highlighters Colored Pencils Markers Hand Sanitizer
Band-Aids Paper Towels Colored/White copy paper Air Wicks Clorox Wipes
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We have read and understand the expectations, policies and procedures specified for Mrs. Powell’s Advanced Placement Macroeconomics course.
We understand that the AP Macroeconomics Exam will be administered on May 16th, 2018 and that students who miss their test are responsible to pay the testing fee to the school (approximately $95.00).
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