Advanced Placement Microeconomics (Period 2) Assignments

Instructor
Brent Willis
Term
2010-2011 School Year
Department
Social Science
Location
231
Description
Advanced Placement Microeconomics is a single semester course, designed in reference to the recommendations of the College Board and California Standards in the field of Economics to provide a college-level educational experience to high school students. With the use of multiple scholastic and real world sources for information, investigation, and study, the course journeys through the inner working of various economic systems with specific focus on individual consumers and producers and the basic principles of economics. Course subject matter will provide opportunities to analyze and evaluate the market system, the players, institutions, and phenomena within those markets, as well as the government’s role during instances of market failure. Specific content that will be covered upon completion of the course is illustrated in the body of the syllabus and is aligned to expose students to all concepts and content areas included in the Advanced Placement Examination in May, per College Board recommendations.

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AP EXAM REVIEW

Below is the schedule for the second and third week of review for the AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics exams:

Monday, 5/2: Mirco - Unit 3 Review (7:45a - 9:30a)
Tuesday, 5/3: Micro - Unit 4 Review (7:45a - 9:00a)
                     Micro Practice Multiple Choice Exam Distributed
                     Micro - "LAST CHANCE REVIEW" (Evening Review, 6p - 8p)
Wednesday, 5/4: Macro - Unit 1 Review (3:00p - 4:30p)
Thursday, 5/5: Macro - Unit 2 Review (In School)
                      Macro - Unit 3 Review (Evening Review, 7p - 9p)
Friday, 5/6: Macro - Unit 4 Review (In School)
Saturday, 5/7: NO REVIEW
 
Monday, 5/9: Macro - Unit 5 Review (In Class) 
Tuesday, 5/10 - Macro Practice Multiple Choice Exam
                       Macro - "LAST CHANCE REVIEW" (Evening Review, 6p - 8p)
Wednesday, 5/11 - Graphing Practice (In Class)
                             Micro/Macro - GRAPHING OVERVIEW (Evening Review, 6p - 9p)
Thursday, 5/12 - AP EXAM (Macro - Morning, Micro - Afternoon)

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AP EXAM REVIEW

I hope every had a good spring break in whatever form you spent it.  If you stayed home, I hope you're rested.  I you traveled, lucky you! 

Below is the schedule for the first week of review for the AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics exams:

Monday, 4/25: AP Exam Strategies & Basics (In School)
Tuesday, 4/26: Micro - Unit 1 Review (In School)
                       Micro - Unit 2.1 Review (Evening Review, 6p - 8p)
Wednesday, 4/27: Micro - Unit 2.2 Review (In School)
Thursday, 4/28: Micro - Unit 2.3 Review (In School)
                         Micro - Unit 2.4 Review (Evening Review, 7p - 9p)
Friday, 4/29: Micro - Unit 3 Review (In School)
Saturday, 4/30: NO REVIEW

Each day of review, we will focus as a group on the specific subject area or unit that is designated on the schedule.  Once a day is passed, we will move on to the next subject area to remain on schedule.  If you feel you need to review the material designated, it is integral you attend the review and use the materials distributed during each specific review session.

We will also have practice FRQ questions for each subject area, as well as 2 60 question full practice multiple choice exams.

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Unit 2.1 Activity
"Super Market Sweep"
 
We will be conducting the Unit 2.1 Activity - "Super Market Sweep" on Tuesday, 10/12.  Please come to class prepared for cooperative and active learning and behave appropriately for the activity!

Any additional instructions needed before the activity will be distributed if necessary,

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UNIT 2.1 FRQ QUIZ
Supply and Demand
 
You will take the Unit 2.1 Quiz #2 on Monday, 10/11 in class. Thoroughly read and review all material from Schiller Ch. 3 & 20 and materials from lecture and discussion in preparation for the free response question assessment!

Don't forget to R.O.L.L.!

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Unit 2.1 Reading Assignment
Schiller: Chapters 3 & 20
 
Read Chapters 3 & 20 of The Economy Today. The reading assignment must be completed by Monday, 10/4! Remember, you will be quizzed on the reading assignments!

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UNIT 1 READING QUIZ
Schiller, Chapters 3 & 20
 
You will take the Unit 2.1 Quiz on Monday, 10/4 in class. Thoroughly read and review all material from Schiller Ch. 3 & 20 in preparation for the multiple choice assessment!

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UNIT 1 MULTIPLE CHOICE EXAM
Basic Economic Concepts
 
You will take the Multiple Choice Exam for Unit 1 - Basic Economic Concepts on Tuesday, 9/28 in class. Thoroughly read and review all material from Schiller Ch. 1 & 35 and review all course material from Unit 1, including lectures, assessments, discussions, and activities in preparation for the exam! Don't forget to bring a pencil!

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Unit 1 Problem Set
Basic Economic Concepts
 
Complete the Unit 1 Problem Set. The assignment must be completed and brought to class on Monday, 9/27 as it will be graded and reviewed in class in Student Study Groups.

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UNIT 1 FRQ EXAM 
Basic Economic Concepts 
 
You will take the Free Response Question Exam for Unit 1 - Basic Economic Concepts on Friday, 9/24 in class. Thoroughly read and review all material from Schiller Ch. 1 & 35 and review all course material from Unit 1, including lectures, assessments, discussions, and activities in preparation for the exam!  Don't forget to bring a pen!

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Morton Activity 4
 
Complete the Unit 1 - Day 1 assignment, Morton Activity 1. The assignment must be completed and turned in Thursday, 9/23 at the beginning of class! Remember, if it's not submitted at the beginning of the period...it' won't be accepted!

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UNIT 1 READING QUIZ
Schiller, Chapters 1 & 35
 
You will take the Unit 1 Quiz on Wednesday, 9/15 in class.  Thoroughly read and review all material from Schiller Ch. 1 & 35 in preparation for the multiple choice assessment!

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Unit 1 Reading Assignment
Schiller: Chapters 1 & 35
 
Read Chapters 1 & 35 of The Economy Today.  The reading assignment must be completed by Tuesday, 9/14Remember, you will be quizzed on the reading assignments!

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Morton Activity 1
 
Complete the Unit 1 - Day 1 assignment, Morton Activity 1.  The assignment must be completed and turned in Monday, 9/13 at the beginning of class!  Remember, if it's not submitted at the beginning of the period...it' won't be accepted!

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ANNOUNCEMENT
Senior Class Orientation Meeting
 
Monday, 9/13
Senior classes will report to Room 231 on Monday as scheduled, but we will proceed as a class to the gym for 2010-2011 Senior class orientation!