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Economics Course Information

Coach Landon Wren Email: landon.wren@decaturisd.us Phone: (940) 393-7275 Room A212 Conference Hours: 2:50- 3:35 (M-F)

Course Sequence and Unit Descriptions:

Textbook- Economics: Principles & Practices

Unit 1: Introduction to Economics What is Economics? Economic Systems American Free Enterprise System

Unit 2: How Markets Work Demand Supply Prices

Unit 3: Trade and Economic Development International Trade Economic Development and Transition

Unit 4: Business and Financial Markets/ Investments Business Organizations Financial Markets/ Personal Finance

Unit 5: Market Structures/ Government Regulation/ Labor Market Structures/ Government Regulations Labor

Unit 6: Measuring Economic Performance Gross Domestic Product and Growth/ Business Cycles Economic Challenges/ Inflation, Unemployment/ Inequality

Unit 7: Money, Banking, & Monetary and Fiscal Policy Taxes and Government Spending Fiscal Policy Money and Banking Federal Reserve and Monetary Policy

End of Course (Final Exam) Classroom Rules:

1. Respect others in the classroom. 2. Come prepared to class each day. 3. No food or drinks allowed (exception- bottled water). 4. No cheating. I will not tolerate cheating. A zero will be given for the assignment and a call home will be made. 5. Tardies: You are late if you are not in the room when the bell rings. 6. All other school rules apply in my classroom.

Grading:

Major Grades: 50% of Six Weeks Grade (Exams, Projects, Papers) Minor Grades: 50% of Six Weeks Grade (Classwork, Homework, Quizzes) Final Exam: 14% of overall course average

Late Work:

1 Day Late= 90 2 Days Late= 80 3 Days Late= 70 Over 3 Days Late= 0

Tutorials:

If you need to make up or need extra help on any assignments, then you need to set up a time for me to meet with you. It is your responsibility, not mine.

Materials: Should be brought to class by students every day.

Pen/Pencil Folder with pockets Notebook or Notepad

Online: We will use the following online resources in this class:

Online Textbook Edmodo (code will be written on whiteboard) Socrative- 612772 Remind: Text @econwren to 81010 Google Docs: landon.wren@decaturisd.us

I am looking forward to teaching you this semester. As long as you come to class every day prepared, willing to work, and ready to learn with a good attitude, there is no doubt in my mind that you will have a successful semester in Economics. Please do not hesitate to approach me with any problems or concerns that you may have. Good luck! Coach Wren

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