AP Macroeconomics

Mrs. Dawn Kosko, Business Education Department Email: [email protected]

The purpose of the AP course in Macroeconomics 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, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. Additionally, the rigorous workload and pace of the course will help prepare students for college level study.

Included in this package are a number of items to assist you in getting the most out of your AP Macroeconomics course and to help you be successful in the completion of the AP Macroeconomics Exam in May.

COURSE SYLLABUS: The Course Syllabus gives a short course description, an overview of what you will learn and how you will learn it, and explains opportunities to show what you’ve learned through various forms of assessment. Updated grading procedures and policies are included, as well. Minimum required materials needed for the course are listed.

AP MACROECONOMICS COLLEGE BOARD REFERENCE SHEET

AP MACROECONOMICS KEY SKILLS/CONCEPTS & ESSENTIAL GRAPHS SHEET

NINE PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMIC THINKING HANDOUT

EDMODO AND KHAN ACADEMY INSTRUCTION SHEET AND SIGN UP GUIDE: The instruction sheet gives step-by-step instructions on how to create an Edmodo account (if you do not already have one) and how to create a Khan Academy account (if you do not already have one). It explains how to join each class, and add additional classes, if necessary. Your parents/guardians may sign up for an Edmodo Parent Account to stay up to date on classroom activity following the instructions given in the link listed on the page.

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES/EXPECTATIONS SHEET: This Classroom Procedures/Expectations Sheet details the procedures that are to be followed on a daily basis in the AP Macroeconomics classroom. Also, it includes what to do in the event you are late to class or there is a fire drill or evacuation drill. It reminds you of the necessity of having Acceptable Use Policy Permission on file, what to do if you miss a class and the policies on homework, late work and make-up work.

MRS. KOSKO’S CELL PHONE CHARGING STATION POLICY: New in the 2018-2019 school year, the goal of Mrs. Kosko’s Cell Phone Charging Station Policy is to encourage responsible cell phone behavior in the classroom. The document reviews how cell phones will work in our class, how the policy works and what happens if you choose not to follow the policy.

PARENT/GUARDIAN LETTER: This letter introduces me as your AP Macroeconomics teacher and lists the date of Back to School Night.