Monday, August 29, 2011
REMINDER: AMERICAN GOVT UNIT I TEST
Is tomorrow, 08/30! Hopefully today's review helped. Read over your notes and handouts. Good luck!
Honors World History Unit I test
Unit I test is scheduled for Tuesday, 09/06. Study guides and handouts are due on Friday, 09/02!
AP Macro Unit Test 1
Unit I test will be Thursday, 09/01. Make sure you are reading over your notes and handouts in preparation......Good Luck!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
American Government Testing and Remediation Dates
Unit I
Test 08/30
Remediation 09/06, Retest 09/07
Unit II
Test 09/20
Remediation 09/26, Retest 09/27
Unit III
Test 10/11
Remediation 10/17, Retest 10/18
Unit IV
Test 11/01
Remediation 11/07, Retest 11/09 (11/08 is election day)
Unit V
Test 11/15
Remediation 11/28, Retest 11/29
Unit VI
Test 12/13
Remediation 12/19, Retest 12/20
ALL DATES ARE TENTATIVE!
Test 08/30
Remediation 09/06, Retest 09/07
Unit II
Test 09/20
Remediation 09/26, Retest 09/27
Unit III
Test 10/11
Remediation 10/17, Retest 10/18
Unit IV
Test 11/01
Remediation 11/07, Retest 11/09 (11/08 is election day)
Unit V
Test 11/15
Remediation 11/28, Retest 11/29
Unit VI
Test 12/13
Remediation 12/19, Retest 12/20
ALL DATES ARE TENTATIVE!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Honors World History Test and Remediation Dates
Unit I
Test 09/6 or 09/8
Rem 09/12, Retest 09/13
Unit II
Test 09/27 or 09/29
Rem 10/03, Retest 10/04
Unit III
Test 10/18 or 10/20
Rem 10/24, Retest 10/25
Unit IV
Test 11/10 (11/08 is election day)
Rem 11/14, Retest 11/15
Unit V
Test 12/13 or 12/15
Rem 12/19, Retest 12/20
ALL DATES ARE TENTATIVE!
Test 09/6 or 09/8
Rem 09/12, Retest 09/13
Unit II
Test 09/27 or 09/29
Rem 10/03, Retest 10/04
Unit III
Test 10/18 or 10/20
Rem 10/24, Retest 10/25
Unit IV
Test 11/10 (11/08 is election day)
Rem 11/14, Retest 11/15
Unit V
Test 12/13 or 12/15
Rem 12/19, Retest 12/20
ALL DATES ARE TENTATIVE!
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Government Syllabus
American Government
Course Syllabus
Text: United States Government,Democracy in Action by Richard C. Remy, You will need to bring it to class each day unless told otherwise.
YOU MUST PASS THIS CLASS TO GRADUATE!!!!!!
Content of the Course: This is a survey course in United States government. Our study will include the origin of governments, comparative systems, and American history. There will be extensive examination of the U.S. Constitution. The three branches of the U.S. government (executive, legislative, and judicial) will be studied from their establishment to how they function today.
Unit 1-Foundations of American Government
Chapter 1-People and Government
Chapter 2-Origins of American Government
Unit 2-Structure of American Government
Chapter 3-The Constitution
Chapter 4-The Federal System
Unit 2-Participating in Government
Chapter 16-Political Parties
Chapter 17-Elections and Voting
Chapter 18-Interest Groups and Public Opinion
Chapter 19-The Mass Media
Unit 3-The Legislative Branch
Chapter 5-The Organization of Congress
Chapter 6-Development of Congressional Powers
Chapter 7-Congress at Work
Unit 4-The Executive Branch
Chapter 8-The Presidency
Chapter 9-Presidential Leadership
Chapter 10-The Federal Bureaucracy
Unit 5-The Judicial Branch
Chapter 11-The Federal Court System
Chapter 12-Supreme Court Decision Making
The important concepts concerning Citizenship and Equal Justice and Public Policy will be incorporated in our study for all units.
Methods of Instruction: Critical thinking exercises, problem-solving activities, and cooperative learning techniques help develop intellectual and participatory skills while increasing students understanding of the institutions of American constitutional democracy. Daily lessons will consist of lecture, class discussions and analysis, audio-visuals with specific focus and insight into topics and governmental and legal procedures, research and debate. Students will be assigned chapter readings at the beginning of each unit. There will be some questions on each test that are covered in the book but not in class lecture, so please read! Throughout the semester additional readings will be handed out by Mrs. Newton. Information from these handouts will also be covered in tests and quizzes. Reading and understanding current affairs is essential in the study of U.S. Government. Students must be aware of all important events in domestic and foreign policy. READ, READ, READ, AND LISTEN TO NEWS BROADCASTS ON A DAILY BASIS! There may be pop quizzes to check up on your knowledge of current events.
Grading: Your grades will be based on a point system. It is your responsibility to keep up with your own grades and your current average. You will be graded on grammar and spelling.
Formative Assessments-------------25%
Summative Assessments:
Projects/Tests---------------50%
Quizzes----------------------15%
Final Exam------------------------10%
Final Exam: 150 Points
Projects: 150-200 Points
Project: This semester each student will be required to do one or more projects. These projects will have as many or more points than a major test. These projects may include a written report, an oral report, illustrations, pictures and maps. An audio-visual presentation may also be required. (Examples: debates, current
events, essays, and biographies) These projects will most likely involve group work.
For every Unit, each student will be required to bring in an article from a newspaper or from a news sources on the internet. This may also be a transcript from a news program (for example: NPR or Meet the Press). Students will also fill out a form for critical analysis of the information in these articles. These articles must concern the unit of study that we are discussing in class. Students will receive a handout with more information.
With our study of the election process, voting behavior and the executive branch all students will work on specific group activities.
Students will be responsible for creating Public Opinion Questions and conducting a Mock Election. You will receive handouts with more specific information.
Notebook: Students are required to keep a notebook in this class. Notebooks must include all notes, vocabulary lists, film questions, and any other formative assessments. The notebook is to be a three ring loose leaf binder. Notebooks may be checked in the form of a quiz using only your notebook.
Make-up work: School policy will be followed according to the student handbook.
Course Outline:
Types of Governments and Comparative Governments
Foreign Policy (History and development)
Historical Development of the U.S. Government
The Constitution
U.S. Congress
The Political Process: public opinion, media, elections, political parties, voting and special interest groups.
Presidency
Supreme Court and the Federal Courts
Civil Rights
State and Local Government
AT THE TEACHER’S DISCRETION PACING, MATERIALS PRESENTED, AND PRODUCTS MAY CHANGE BASED ON THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS AND /OR CLASSES.
U.S. Government Remediation/Reassessment Plan:
• Every student will be allowed the opportunity to show proficiency for each standards-based, summative, assessment.
• If a student scores less than a 70% on the unit test, they have the option of retaking that test after completing the following remediation plan.
o Step one – the student must complete the chapter assessment for each chapter in the unit (or an applicable assignment as designated by the teacher).
o Step two – the student must bring the completed chapter assessments with them to one of the two reassessment tutoring/review sessions, 7:30-8:10am or 3:35-4:15pm, offered for that particular unit by a United States Government Teacher.
If ALL Unit assessments are not completed (or attempted to be completed) at the time of the review session, the reassessment will NOT be allowed.
These dates can be found on the teacher’s blog and course syllabus.
Student must stay and participate for entire review session.
o Step three – the student will be reassessed the day following the review session, again either in the morning or afternoon.
• The higher of the two scores will be counted, and the maximum grade that can be earned is a 70%.
• **Remediation Assignment is subject to change depending on student needs. **
Course Syllabus
Text: United States Government,Democracy in Action by Richard C. Remy, You will need to bring it to class each day unless told otherwise.
YOU MUST PASS THIS CLASS TO GRADUATE!!!!!!
Content of the Course: This is a survey course in United States government. Our study will include the origin of governments, comparative systems, and American history. There will be extensive examination of the U.S. Constitution. The three branches of the U.S. government (executive, legislative, and judicial) will be studied from their establishment to how they function today.
Unit 1-Foundations of American Government
Chapter 1-People and Government
Chapter 2-Origins of American Government
Unit 2-Structure of American Government
Chapter 3-The Constitution
Chapter 4-The Federal System
Unit 2-Participating in Government
Chapter 16-Political Parties
Chapter 17-Elections and Voting
Chapter 18-Interest Groups and Public Opinion
Chapter 19-The Mass Media
Unit 3-The Legislative Branch
Chapter 5-The Organization of Congress
Chapter 6-Development of Congressional Powers
Chapter 7-Congress at Work
Unit 4-The Executive Branch
Chapter 8-The Presidency
Chapter 9-Presidential Leadership
Chapter 10-The Federal Bureaucracy
Unit 5-The Judicial Branch
Chapter 11-The Federal Court System
Chapter 12-Supreme Court Decision Making
The important concepts concerning Citizenship and Equal Justice and Public Policy will be incorporated in our study for all units.
Methods of Instruction: Critical thinking exercises, problem-solving activities, and cooperative learning techniques help develop intellectual and participatory skills while increasing students understanding of the institutions of American constitutional democracy. Daily lessons will consist of lecture, class discussions and analysis, audio-visuals with specific focus and insight into topics and governmental and legal procedures, research and debate. Students will be assigned chapter readings at the beginning of each unit. There will be some questions on each test that are covered in the book but not in class lecture, so please read! Throughout the semester additional readings will be handed out by Mrs. Newton. Information from these handouts will also be covered in tests and quizzes. Reading and understanding current affairs is essential in the study of U.S. Government. Students must be aware of all important events in domestic and foreign policy. READ, READ, READ, AND LISTEN TO NEWS BROADCASTS ON A DAILY BASIS! There may be pop quizzes to check up on your knowledge of current events.
Grading: Your grades will be based on a point system. It is your responsibility to keep up with your own grades and your current average. You will be graded on grammar and spelling.
Formative Assessments-------------25%
Summative Assessments:
Projects/Tests---------------50%
Quizzes----------------------15%
Final Exam------------------------10%
Final Exam: 150 Points
Projects: 150-200 Points
Project: This semester each student will be required to do one or more projects. These projects will have as many or more points than a major test. These projects may include a written report, an oral report, illustrations, pictures and maps. An audio-visual presentation may also be required. (Examples: debates, current
events, essays, and biographies) These projects will most likely involve group work.
For every Unit, each student will be required to bring in an article from a newspaper or from a news sources on the internet. This may also be a transcript from a news program (for example: NPR or Meet the Press). Students will also fill out a form for critical analysis of the information in these articles. These articles must concern the unit of study that we are discussing in class. Students will receive a handout with more information.
With our study of the election process, voting behavior and the executive branch all students will work on specific group activities.
Students will be responsible for creating Public Opinion Questions and conducting a Mock Election. You will receive handouts with more specific information.
Notebook: Students are required to keep a notebook in this class. Notebooks must include all notes, vocabulary lists, film questions, and any other formative assessments. The notebook is to be a three ring loose leaf binder. Notebooks may be checked in the form of a quiz using only your notebook.
Make-up work: School policy will be followed according to the student handbook.
Course Outline:
Types of Governments and Comparative Governments
Foreign Policy (History and development)
Historical Development of the U.S. Government
The Constitution
U.S. Congress
The Political Process: public opinion, media, elections, political parties, voting and special interest groups.
Presidency
Supreme Court and the Federal Courts
Civil Rights
State and Local Government
AT THE TEACHER’S DISCRETION PACING, MATERIALS PRESENTED, AND PRODUCTS MAY CHANGE BASED ON THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS AND /OR CLASSES.
U.S. Government Remediation/Reassessment Plan:
• Every student will be allowed the opportunity to show proficiency for each standards-based, summative, assessment.
• If a student scores less than a 70% on the unit test, they have the option of retaking that test after completing the following remediation plan.
o Step one – the student must complete the chapter assessment for each chapter in the unit (or an applicable assignment as designated by the teacher).
o Step two – the student must bring the completed chapter assessments with them to one of the two reassessment tutoring/review sessions, 7:30-8:10am or 3:35-4:15pm, offered for that particular unit by a United States Government Teacher.
If ALL Unit assessments are not completed (or attempted to be completed) at the time of the review session, the reassessment will NOT be allowed.
These dates can be found on the teacher’s blog and course syllabus.
Student must stay and participate for entire review session.
o Step three – the student will be reassessed the day following the review session, again either in the morning or afternoon.
• The higher of the two scores will be counted, and the maximum grade that can be earned is a 70%.
• **Remediation Assignment is subject to change depending on student needs. **
Honors World History Syllabus
Honors World History
STEVEN.ROBINSON@cobbk12.org
Course Description: Today, humans are found everywhere on Earth, in jungle and desert, in boulevard and bazaar. But how did we get there? Where did we come from? And why do we all look and act so differently? This course answers those questions by tracing the human race from its origins to modern times. Beginning with earliest human history, we will chart the course of humanity through its earliest civilizations forward on to the global community of the 21st century.
Text Book: World History: Patterns of Interaction
Make Up Work Policy: See agenda for Cobb County School District policies in place concerning student absences and make up work.
Late work: No full credit for late work (any exceptions to this rule is teacher discretion). Fifty percent of the total grade for a particular assignment is the maximum awarded for any late work. Those who habitually hand in late work will risk the chance of late work no longer being accepted.
Class Requirements: You must pass this class to graduate! Bring all required items to class everyday, unless told in advance by teacher. These items include: Textbook, Notebook paper, Writing utensil
Food/Drink: The only item allowed in class during insturcitional time is water unless otherwise specified. Lunch time is for consuming lunch.
Restroom Policy: Passes granted only in emergency cases (Teacher is final judge as to the validity/severity of an emergency). No passes during the first 10 minutes of class will be issued.
Projects: We will have multiple projects throughout the course. Some are individual and some are group efforts. Sufficient advanced notice of project requirements and deadlines will be given. Late projects will result in a deduction of one letter grade per day.
NO NAME Policy: NO NAME = 20% lost credit on assignment
Cheating Policy: Policy set forth in student handbook will be adhered to.
Grading:
Summative Assessments 60%
Formative Assessments 30%
Final Exam 10%
Cheating = 0
World History Remediation/Reassessment Plan:
• Every student will be allowed the opportunity to show proficiency for each standards-based, summative, assessment.
• If a student scores less than a 75% on the unit test, they have the option of retaking that test after completing the following remediation plan.
o Step one – the student must complete the chapter assessment for each chapter in the unit (or an applicable assignment as designated by the teacher).
o Step two – the student must bring the completed chapter assessments with them to one of the two reassessment tutoring/review sessions, 7:30-8:10am or 3:35-4:15pm, offered for that particular unit by a World History Teacher.
If ALL chapter assessments are not completed at the time of the review session, the reassessment will NOT be allowed.
These dates can be found on the teacher’s blog.
Student must stay and participate for entire review session.
o Step three – the student will be reassessed the day following the review session, again either in the morning or afternoon.
• The higher of the two scores will be counted, and the maximum grade that can be earned is a 75%.
• **Remediation Assignment is subject to change depending on student needs. **
STEVEN.ROBINSON@cobbk12.org
Course Description: Today, humans are found everywhere on Earth, in jungle and desert, in boulevard and bazaar. But how did we get there? Where did we come from? And why do we all look and act so differently? This course answers those questions by tracing the human race from its origins to modern times. Beginning with earliest human history, we will chart the course of humanity through its earliest civilizations forward on to the global community of the 21st century.
Text Book: World History: Patterns of Interaction
Make Up Work Policy: See agenda for Cobb County School District policies in place concerning student absences and make up work.
Late work: No full credit for late work (any exceptions to this rule is teacher discretion). Fifty percent of the total grade for a particular assignment is the maximum awarded for any late work. Those who habitually hand in late work will risk the chance of late work no longer being accepted.
Class Requirements: You must pass this class to graduate! Bring all required items to class everyday, unless told in advance by teacher. These items include: Textbook, Notebook paper, Writing utensil
Food/Drink: The only item allowed in class during insturcitional time is water unless otherwise specified. Lunch time is for consuming lunch.
Restroom Policy: Passes granted only in emergency cases (Teacher is final judge as to the validity/severity of an emergency). No passes during the first 10 minutes of class will be issued.
Projects: We will have multiple projects throughout the course. Some are individual and some are group efforts. Sufficient advanced notice of project requirements and deadlines will be given. Late projects will result in a deduction of one letter grade per day.
NO NAME Policy: NO NAME = 20% lost credit on assignment
Cheating Policy: Policy set forth in student handbook will be adhered to.
Grading:
Summative Assessments 60%
Formative Assessments 30%
Final Exam 10%
Cheating = 0
World History Remediation/Reassessment Plan:
• Every student will be allowed the opportunity to show proficiency for each standards-based, summative, assessment.
• If a student scores less than a 75% on the unit test, they have the option of retaking that test after completing the following remediation plan.
o Step one – the student must complete the chapter assessment for each chapter in the unit (or an applicable assignment as designated by the teacher).
o Step two – the student must bring the completed chapter assessments with them to one of the two reassessment tutoring/review sessions, 7:30-8:10am or 3:35-4:15pm, offered for that particular unit by a World History Teacher.
If ALL chapter assessments are not completed at the time of the review session, the reassessment will NOT be allowed.
These dates can be found on the teacher’s blog.
Student must stay and participate for entire review session.
o Step three – the student will be reassessed the day following the review session, again either in the morning or afternoon.
• The higher of the two scores will be counted, and the maximum grade that can be earned is a 75%.
• **Remediation Assignment is subject to change depending on student needs. **
AP Macro Syllabus 2011-2012
Syllabus A.P. Macroeconomics
The purpose of an Advanced Placement course in macroeconomics is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to national income and price determination, economic performance measures, economic growth, and international economics.
Materials:In order to be fully prepared, students are expected to have their notebooks (one with pockets to hold handouts), and pens or pencils in class everyday. You will be advised ahead of time if you need any additional materials.
Grading Procedures:Students will be assessed in a variety of ways. This may include but not be limited to homework, worksheets, quizzes, tests, daily work, projects (both individual and group), and a final exam.
The break down of these grades will be as follows:
Tests: 40%.
Daily Activities: 40%
Projects: 5%
State Mandated End of Course Test 15%
Students and parents must understand up front that this is a college level class. As such, students will be expected to spend a great deal more time on this class than they would in an ordinary class. The very nature of economics makes it almost like a foreign language—with its own vernacular and vocabulary. It is very important for the student to work on economics daily or they will ultimately get behind and not be able to catch up.
SUMMARY OUTLINE: AP MACROECONOMICS COURSE AND EXAMINATION
Content Area % goals of examination
I. Basic economic concepts 8-12%
A. Scarcity, choice and opportunity costs
B. Production possibilities curve
C. Comparative advantage, absolute advantage, specialization and exchange
D. Demand, supply, market equilibriumE. Macroeconomic issues, business cycle, unemployment, inflation and growth
II. Measurement of economic performance 12-16%
A. National income accounts (4-6%)
1. Circular flow
2. Gross Domestic Product
3. Components of Gross Domestic Product
4. Real versus nominal Gross Domestic Product
B. Inflation measurement and adjustment (4-5%)
1. Price indices
2. Nominal and real values
3. Costs of inflation
C. Unemployment (4-5%)
1. Definition and measurement
2. Types of unemployment
3. Natural rate of unemployment
III. National income and price determination 10-15%
A. Aggregate demand (5-8%)
1. Determinants of aggregate demand
2. Multiplier and crowding-out- effects
B. Aggregate supply (5-8%)
1. Short-run and long run analyses
2. Sticky versus flexible wages and prices3. Determinants of aggregate supply
C. Macroeconomic equilibrium (5-8%)
1. Real output and price level
2. Short and long run
3. Actual versus full-employment output
4. Economic fluctuations
IV. Financial Sector 15-20%
A. Money, Banking, and financial markets (7-15%)
1. Definition of financial assets: money, stocks, bonds
2. Time value of money
3. Measure of money supply
4. Banks creation of money
5. Money demand
6. Money market
7. Loanable funds market
B. Central bank and control of the money supply (3-5%)
1. Tools of central bank policy
2. Quantity theory of money
3. Real versus nominal interest rates
V. Inflation, Unemployment, and Stabilization Policies (20-30%)
A. Fiscal and monetary policies (15-20%)
1. Demand-side effects
2. Supply-side effects
3. Policy mix
4. Government deficits and debt
B. Inflation and unemployment (5-10%)
1. Types of inflation
a. Demand-pull inflation
b. Cost push inflation
2. The Phillips curve: short run versus long run
3. Role of expectations
VI. Economic Growth and Productivity (5-10%)
A. Investment in human capital
B. Investment in physical capital
C. Research and development, and technological progress
D. Growth policy
VII. Open Economy: International Trade and Finance (10-15%)
A. Balance of payments accounts
1. Balance of trade
2. Current account
3. Capital account
B. Foreign exchange market
1. Demand for and supply of foreign exchange
2. Exchange rate determination
3. Currency appreciation and depreciation
C. Net exports and capital flows
D. Links to financial and goods markets
Note: The percentages approximate the weight on the AP exam. These change from year to year so I will be making adjustments as needed. I reserve the right to make adjustments in course content and/or grading procedures as needed.Copyright College Entrance Examination Board and Educational Testing Services
CLASSROOM RULES AND PROCEDURESSchool Policies/General Information:- All school policies will apply in the classroom. This includes the policy on food, drink, candy and gum in the classroom.Class Preparation:- Students are expected to be in the room when the bell rings. Failure to abide by this will result in the student being counted as tardy.
Classroom Behavior:- This class is conducted like a college level classroom. You are expected to participate in all activities.- Unless it is an extreme emergency no bathroom passes will be issued.Homework:-
Homework will be a part of this class. Homework, reports and projects will be accepted late at a penalty of 25% per day. If you have an excused absence, pre assigned work is due the day you return.
Grading:- Students with excused absences will have five class days to make up homework, tests or exams. Failure to make up a test within five days will result in a zero. Makeup work is your responsibility. High school students tend to study independently while college students tend to study in groups. This is a college level class. Study in groups!!!. However, honesty is expected on all work. Only your work will be accepted. Copying other people’s homework is not studying together and is considered cheating and will be dealt with accordingly.
Remediation/Reassessment Plan:
• Every student will be allowed the opportunity to show proficiency for each standards-based, summative, assessment.
• If a student scores less than a 75% on the unit test, they have the option of retaking that test after completing the following remediation plan.
o Step one – the student must complete the chapter assessment (see teacher for specifics) for each chapter in the unit (or an applicable assignment as designated by the teacher).
o Step two – the student must bring the completed chapter assessments with them to one of the two reassessment tutoring/review sessions, 7:30-8:10am or 3:35-4:15pm, offered for that particular unit by Mr. Robinson.
If ALL chapter assessments are not completed at the time of the review session, the reassessment will NOT be allowed.
These dates can be found on the teacher’s blog.
Student must stay and participate for entire review session.
o Step three – the student will be reassessed the day following the review session, again either in the morning or afternoon.
• The higher of the two scores will be counted, and the maximum grade that can be earned is a 75%.
Dates for remediation/retesting will be posted in the room prior to each unit test--preferably a week in advance, when possible.
• **Remediation Assignment is subject to change depending on student needs. **
The purpose of an Advanced Placement course in macroeconomics is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to national income and price determination, economic performance measures, economic growth, and international economics.
Materials:In order to be fully prepared, students are expected to have their notebooks (one with pockets to hold handouts), and pens or pencils in class everyday. You will be advised ahead of time if you need any additional materials.
Grading Procedures:Students will be assessed in a variety of ways. This may include but not be limited to homework, worksheets, quizzes, tests, daily work, projects (both individual and group), and a final exam.
The break down of these grades will be as follows:
Tests: 40%.
Daily Activities: 40%
Projects: 5%
State Mandated End of Course Test 15%
Students and parents must understand up front that this is a college level class. As such, students will be expected to spend a great deal more time on this class than they would in an ordinary class. The very nature of economics makes it almost like a foreign language—with its own vernacular and vocabulary. It is very important for the student to work on economics daily or they will ultimately get behind and not be able to catch up.
SUMMARY OUTLINE: AP MACROECONOMICS COURSE AND EXAMINATION
Content Area % goals of examination
I. Basic economic concepts 8-12%
A. Scarcity, choice and opportunity costs
B. Production possibilities curve
C. Comparative advantage, absolute advantage, specialization and exchange
D. Demand, supply, market equilibriumE. Macroeconomic issues, business cycle, unemployment, inflation and growth
II. Measurement of economic performance 12-16%
A. National income accounts (4-6%)
1. Circular flow
2. Gross Domestic Product
3. Components of Gross Domestic Product
4. Real versus nominal Gross Domestic Product
B. Inflation measurement and adjustment (4-5%)
1. Price indices
2. Nominal and real values
3. Costs of inflation
C. Unemployment (4-5%)
1. Definition and measurement
2. Types of unemployment
3. Natural rate of unemployment
III. National income and price determination 10-15%
A. Aggregate demand (5-8%)
1. Determinants of aggregate demand
2. Multiplier and crowding-out- effects
B. Aggregate supply (5-8%)
1. Short-run and long run analyses
2. Sticky versus flexible wages and prices3. Determinants of aggregate supply
C. Macroeconomic equilibrium (5-8%)
1. Real output and price level
2. Short and long run
3. Actual versus full-employment output
4. Economic fluctuations
IV. Financial Sector 15-20%
A. Money, Banking, and financial markets (7-15%)
1. Definition of financial assets: money, stocks, bonds
2. Time value of money
3. Measure of money supply
4. Banks creation of money
5. Money demand
6. Money market
7. Loanable funds market
B. Central bank and control of the money supply (3-5%)
1. Tools of central bank policy
2. Quantity theory of money
3. Real versus nominal interest rates
V. Inflation, Unemployment, and Stabilization Policies (20-30%)
A. Fiscal and monetary policies (15-20%)
1. Demand-side effects
2. Supply-side effects
3. Policy mix
4. Government deficits and debt
B. Inflation and unemployment (5-10%)
1. Types of inflation
a. Demand-pull inflation
b. Cost push inflation
2. The Phillips curve: short run versus long run
3. Role of expectations
VI. Economic Growth and Productivity (5-10%)
A. Investment in human capital
B. Investment in physical capital
C. Research and development, and technological progress
D. Growth policy
VII. Open Economy: International Trade and Finance (10-15%)
A. Balance of payments accounts
1. Balance of trade
2. Current account
3. Capital account
B. Foreign exchange market
1. Demand for and supply of foreign exchange
2. Exchange rate determination
3. Currency appreciation and depreciation
C. Net exports and capital flows
D. Links to financial and goods markets
Note: The percentages approximate the weight on the AP exam. These change from year to year so I will be making adjustments as needed. I reserve the right to make adjustments in course content and/or grading procedures as needed.Copyright College Entrance Examination Board and Educational Testing Services
CLASSROOM RULES AND PROCEDURESSchool Policies/General Information:- All school policies will apply in the classroom. This includes the policy on food, drink, candy and gum in the classroom.Class Preparation:- Students are expected to be in the room when the bell rings. Failure to abide by this will result in the student being counted as tardy.
Classroom Behavior:- This class is conducted like a college level classroom. You are expected to participate in all activities.- Unless it is an extreme emergency no bathroom passes will be issued.Homework:-
Homework will be a part of this class. Homework, reports and projects will be accepted late at a penalty of 25% per day. If you have an excused absence, pre assigned work is due the day you return.
Grading:- Students with excused absences will have five class days to make up homework, tests or exams. Failure to make up a test within five days will result in a zero. Makeup work is your responsibility. High school students tend to study independently while college students tend to study in groups. This is a college level class. Study in groups!!!. However, honesty is expected on all work. Only your work will be accepted. Copying other people’s homework is not studying together and is considered cheating and will be dealt with accordingly.
Remediation/Reassessment Plan:
• Every student will be allowed the opportunity to show proficiency for each standards-based, summative, assessment.
• If a student scores less than a 75% on the unit test, they have the option of retaking that test after completing the following remediation plan.
o Step one – the student must complete the chapter assessment (see teacher for specifics) for each chapter in the unit (or an applicable assignment as designated by the teacher).
o Step two – the student must bring the completed chapter assessments with them to one of the two reassessment tutoring/review sessions, 7:30-8:10am or 3:35-4:15pm, offered for that particular unit by Mr. Robinson.
If ALL chapter assessments are not completed at the time of the review session, the reassessment will NOT be allowed.
These dates can be found on the teacher’s blog.
Student must stay and participate for entire review session.
o Step three – the student will be reassessed the day following the review session, again either in the morning or afternoon.
• The higher of the two scores will be counted, and the maximum grade that can be earned is a 75%.
Dates for remediation/retesting will be posted in the room prior to each unit test--preferably a week in advance, when possible.
• **Remediation Assignment is subject to change depending on student needs. **
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