Instructor: Jaime MorganRoom: L108

Conference: 4th 11:50-12:40Phone: 817-237-3314

Email: emind 101: text @lovegraphs to 81010

TEXT:Bade, R., Parkin, M., Foundations of Economics.(2015) Boston, Massachusetts: Pearson.

The text will be supplemented with class handouts from various news sources and readings. Students are also responsible for keeping up with daily events by reading local or national news (try to view a variety of news stations for various points of view).

**NOTE: This course is the equivalent of a college course. College-level textbook and readings are essential. However, a textbook is not enough. For students to do well on the AP National Exam, students must be prepared to use current examples andapplications that may not be in the textbook.

GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION & EXPECTATIONS:
The purpose of the AP Macroeconomics course is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. The course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination, and also develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, economic stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics.
AP Macroeconomics is designed to cover seven major topics of the College Board course content, including: I) Basic Economic Concepts, 2) Measurement of Economic Performance, 3) National Income and Price determination, 4) The Financial Sector, 5) Inflation, Unemployment, and Stabilization Policies, 6) Economic Growth and Productivity, and 7) International Trade and Finance.

The course is designed for active participation to increase student understanding. This will include text and outside supplementary reading assignments, drawing and analysis of graphs, and discussion and application of relevant current events and issues to topics covered. Active reading, note taking and problem-solving practice using graphs are necessary for success in this class.

FORMATIVEASSESSMENTS: The following will constitute 30% of a formal grading evaluation. It is the student’s responsibility to keep up with the reading assignments for the various units. Students are formally assessed on the following:

  • Textbook chapter readings, articles, primary sources, and class lectures for quiz material
  • Current Events and Political cartoon assignments
  • FRQ Essays

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS: Exams, projects, etc. will constitute70% of the formal grade. Examinations will be multiple choice in format and could include at least one free response question, all questions on unit exams come from released AP exams. The examinations are modeled after the AP National Exam. The dates for tests are on the semester assignments and due dates paper, refer to it often to assist you in preparing for this course. If you miss a test, you will be given an opportunity to make it up, if the absence was excused. If you are going to be absent the day a test is given, it is your responsibility to make it up. Please note that you will be given a different test than what your classmates took on test day. If you miss the class before a test is given, you will still be expected to take the test the day you come back.

Make Up Work & Tests

This class will follow the district makeup work policy as it is written. Students will have one day to make up missed work for each day absent. In the event a student has reasonable prior knowledge of assignments and test dates, an absence the day before (or of) a test or assignment due date will not automatically excuse the student from taking the test or turning in the assignment immediately upon his/her return. Students are required to make up missed tests and/or quizzes the NEXT DAY, BEFORE or AFTERSCHOOL (or in class at teacher discretion), unless alternative arrangements have been made. Note that MAKEUP TESTS/QUIZZES WILL BE ADMINISTERED IN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT (essay/free-response, discussion, etc.) than that which was originally given.

Make-up assignments and/or tests will be made available to students after any absence. Tutorials will ensure students have the instruction needed to successfully complete their work. Time and space will be provided for a student to complete their make-up assignments during regularly scheduled tutorial times.

FINAL EXAM: The final exam will count for 1/7 of your overall semester grade and will be extremely similar to an actual AP exam. Please prepare accordingly.

LATE WORK AND MAKE-UP WORK: Late Work and Make-Up Work will follow EMS ISD guidelines.
Late Work:
o 1 day late – maximum score is 80

 A 100 would record as an 80 (100 x .80)

 An 80 would record as a 64 (80 x .80)

o 2 days late – maximum score is 65

 A 100 would record as a 65 (100 x .65)

 An 80 would record as a 52 (80 x .65)

o 3 days late – maximum score of 55

• No late work accepted after 3 school business days and a zero is recorded in the grade book.
If you are going to be absent on the due date, please try to turn it in before your absence.
Make-Up Work:
All students shall be allowed to make-up work when they are absent from class. Students shall have a time equal to days absent from class plus one day to complete all missed assignments. Students returning to class following an absence are responsible for discussing with the teacher what is to be completed and date for such completion, along with securing necessary materials and notes. Please consult your semester assignment sheet, but verify with me that we are on pace before you worry about a test or a quiz. Make-up work, including tests, at teacher discretion the test may be an alternate version of the original work as long as it is at the same level of cognition and covers the identical learning target(s). Make-up tests should be administered before or after school to prevent a student from missing additional class time. At a teacher’s discretion, tests may be made up during the school day.

ACADEMIC HONOR CODE: In order to sustain a community of trust in which the students and teacher can work together to develop their educational potential and goals, ethical standards of honesty are expected. Everyone is expected to compete fairly in the classroom to earn their academic standing through their own efforts. Violations of the honor code include lying, cheating, or stealing. Students who violate the community of trust will receive no credit on the assignment on which the violation occurred.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS: You are expected to maintain professional standards in this course. This means you are expected to come to class prepared, to take notes, discuss the material, and ask questions on topics you don't understand. You are expected to maintain a professional attitude in class. Talking excessively to your neighbors, texting or being on your phone, sleeping or doing assignments for this or any other class are not professional behaviors and will not be tolerated.

Professional standards are also expected in the work you submit for a grade. Homework assignments do not have to be typed (unless otherwise instructed), but I expect them to be completed in ink, by you. Paper and articles must be typed and spell-checked and edited for grammar. (I will take off 1 point for every spelling error and/or grammar mistake.) Failure to maintain such standards may result in a lower grade on that assignment. In short, if you want an A, you have to be willing to work for that A, they are not given out.

Materials Required
*notebook paper (as much as possible)- a spiral or a binder, your choice.
*Ink pens (blue or black, ANDred)
*Pencil
*Ruler
*Highlighter
Optional Materials- to be donated
Box of Kleenex
Black dry erase markers
Pens(red, blue, black)

Class Rules:

Bring all materials to class each day. Preparedness is essential for success.

Academic Freedom: Respect for the opinion of others is a class requirement. The ability to support your opinions effectively is a key to doing well on the AP exam and in this class.

Honor codes are standard at all college institutions and are taken very seriously. In like manner, I expect that you will do all of your OWN work at all times.

Come to class! Frequent absences to an Advanced Placement course can be detrimental to your grade, because you are missing key instruction and class discussion that is vital to success in this course.

Tutorials: tutorials are every morning at 8am. If you are only available in the afternoons for tutorials, you will need to make an appointment. 24-hour notice is appreciated!

Outline of AP Economics Course Topics

I. Basic Economic Concepts

II. Measurement of Economic Performance

a. National income accounts

b. Inflation measurement and adjustment

c. Unemployment

III. National Income and Price Determination

a. Aggregate demand

b. Aggregate supply

c. Macroeconomics equilibrium

IV. Financial Sector

a. Money, banking, and financial markets

b. Loanable funds market

c. Central bank and control of the money supply

V. Stabilization Policies

a. Fiscal and monetary policies

b. The Phillips curve

VI. Economic Growth

a. Definition of economic growth

b. Determinants of economic growth

c. Growth policy

VII. Open Economy: International Trade and Finance

a. Balance of payments accounts

b. Foreign exchange market

c. Imports, exports, and financial capital flows

d. Relationships between international and domestic financial and goods markets

Note to Parents:

I am a firm believer that your involvement in your student’s education can be the single most important factor in their academic success. For this reason, I am committed to working with you and your child in any manner possible. I am extremely passionate about ensuring my students are prepared for their next academic step beyond high school. As such, this course can be somewhat challenging but rewarding at the same time. Because I know how much teenagers “forget” to keep their parents informed about due dates of assignments or “misplace” assignments the night before they are due, you are welcome to access my campus web page should you want to keep up with what’s going on or need my contact information. Please contact me at any time to discuss concerns or questions you may have, I try to respond to e-mails and phone calls within 24hours. I look forward to working with you throughout the course of the semester. In addition, I look forward to meeting you in person and getting to know you at Mini School.
Sincerely,

Jaime Morgan


“The mission of EMS-ISD is to foster a culture of excellence that instills a passion for a lifetime of
continuous achievement in every student.”