Course Syllabus
AP Microeconomics
Fall Semester 2020
Mr. Haines
Room E223
704-290-1520
Planning Period: 4th
Course Description and Overview
The purpose of the AP Microeconomics course is to give students an understanding of the economic principles that apply to individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the economic system. It places primary emphasis on the nature and function of product markets and includes the study of factor markets and the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy.
The course will be one semester long this spring with the AP test being taken on May 12th. This course will challenge and require you to think critically, write effectively, read consistently and participate regularly. In addition to the text, students will use newspapers, the internet and other sources of information to aid their understanding of the topics.
In order for students to receive AP credit for this class, they must take the AP test in the spring. The topics for Micro that will be covered on the exam are as follows:
12-15% |
Basic economic concepts |
20-25% |
Supply and Demand |
22-25% |
Production, Cost and the Perfect Competition model |
15-22% |
Imperfect Competition |
10-13% |
Factor Markets |
8-13% |
Market Failure and the role of Government |
Class Text
McConnell, Campbell; Brue, Stanley; Flynn, Sean. Economics: Principles, Problems, and Policies 19th. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 2012 *We are working on acquiring access to the online version.*
Grading Policy
Grades in this class will be done on a weighted percentage category scale. Each assignment that is graded will be a part of a category that is weighted to determine your overall grade. This scale is not what has been used in the past but will be the method we use as long as we are virtual. *It may be subject to change as conditions change.*
Tests- will be open note but timed 30%
Problem sets 15%
Current event applications- 15%
Classroom work 20%
Quizzes- Graph, FRQ and Short answer 20%
**A cumulative AP style exam will be given during the 1st semester exam period for this course.**
ABSENCE POLICY
- In accordance with Union County 8 missed classes results in a failing grade
- If you miss a class you are required to obtain notes from a classmate and make up all work missed.
- Missed work is to be completed and returned by 2 days after the absence or a deadline we discuss.
Incomplete/Late Work
Work that is turned in late will get 50% credit for one day late; after that no credit will be given.
Expectations
- It is the expectation of the teacher that all students make the effort to learn and not be a distraction to others.
- Be on time
- Be respectful of the teacher, your fellow students, yourself and school property.
Units of Study
Unit of Study |
Corresponding Chapters of our Text |
Unit 1- Introduction to Economics |
Ch. 1,2,37 |
Unit 2- Supply and Demand |
Ch. 3-4 |
Unit 3- Production and Costs Pure Competition |
Ch. 6&7 Ch. 8&9 |
Unit 4- Imperfect Competition Monopoly Monopolistic Competition & Oligopoly |
Ch. 10 Ch. 11 |
Unit 5- Factor Markets |
Ch. 12-14 |
Unit 6- Market Failure and the Role of Govt. |
Ch. 5,16,18,20 |
Course Summary:
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