"M" Mountain, Socorro, NM
Principles of Economics
ASSIGNMENTS: 2018-19
Schedule/due dates, etc.
EXTRA CREDIT
MP2
Ch 23 Review: Saniya/Krupa (03Jan)
Ch 23 Post-Mortem: Sebastian/Naivrul (TBD)
Ch 24 Review: Rishi/Nick (16Jan)
Ch 24 Post-Mortem: Atri, Kristy (28Jan)
MP3
Ch 25 Review: Fabio, Aditya, Darshni (01-Feb; 41 minute class!)
Ch 25 Post-Mortem: Sanjna, Esha (Monday, 11-Feb)
Ch 26 Review: Nick & Rishi (Fri, 15Feb)
Ch 26 Post-Mortem: Naivrul & Sebastian (28Feb)
Ch 28 Review: Krupa & Saniya (Wed, 13-Mar)
Ch 28 Post-Mortem: Esha & Sanjna (Mon, 25Mar)
Ch 29 Review: Fabio, Aditya & Darshni (Tue, 02Apr)
Ch 29 Post-Mortem: Atri, Daniel (TBD)
MP4
Ch 30 Post-Mortem: Darshni/Aditya (Mon, 20May)
13-Jun-2019
11-Jun-2019
05-Jun-2019
31-May-2019
TODAY
1. We will jointly finalize the schedule for the rest of the course, starting with establishing the test date.
2. You will then use classroom computers to individually establish an account on Khan Academy (if you have not done so already) and work on National Income and Price Determination. I would like feedback, please, as I've not used this before.
3. You should be using your text and the other resources provided for you, in addition to ones you find on your own.
4. Your progress and attention to task may be graded as classwork.
By next class (Wednesday, 05Jun) you should have completed reading [and taking notes on] Ch 34 and the relevant Study Guide.
14-May-2019
The disrupted schedule, courtesy of AP, NJSLA, and Science testing, continues.
T 14May: Access prior exams to create notes, etc., for the final exam
W 15May: Clifford video on AD/AS
F 17May: Last day of AP testing! Ch 33/34 materials distributed; start working on them
M 20May: Ch 30 post-mortem (recall that this was an open-book, open-notes test which you had 4 days to complete)
T 21May: Start Ch 33 PPT
W 22May: Drop Periods 1 & 2
R 23May: Ch 33 Study Guides are due @ start of class
NOTE: The test on Ch 33 & 34 will be combined for 100 points. You will be allowed 1 page of notes on special paper. Details to follow.
Updated 17May
24-Apr-2019
- 4/24 Finish Ch 30 ppt then Ch 30 activity or break into study groups for macro/micro (maybe work on old FRQs)
- 4/26 Finish Ch 30 activity or small groups again
- 5/1 approx 40 min review of Ch 30 then 60 min for
Ch 30 test - 5/3 Macro mock exam (will run into Lunch/HR1)
- 5/7 Score FRQs and post-mortem as many MC as we can
- 5/10 TBD (APUSH Exam Day and 1st day back on our beloved 7D2 schedule)
- Not sure about Micro mock - maybe after school Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday?
- We have about 16 hrs of class remaining after 07May
- We WILL complete chapters 30, 33, 34
- We MAY do a bit of introductory Microeconomics
- Your FINAL EXAM is on Thursday, June 13th, at 9:45am
- Extra Credit Opportunity: Two to lead a one-period activity on Game Theory (Prisoner's Dilemma (date TBD)
Updated 05May2019
20-Apr-2019
- Monday (22nd) is F Day so we meet. We will resume chapter 30.
- Possible activity or two. One may be graded.
- This is a long chapter in case you didn't notice.
- NJSLA schedule starts WEDNESDAY (24th) - 1h44m classes for about 2 weeks.
- Per Remind texts that were sent, the Resources page was augmented over break while you were working on Study Guides and ancillary prep/study.
- Looking for volunteers to lead AP prep sessions during two class periods after Ch 30 test (during NJSLA schedule). Even if you're not taking the exam(s) all the topics are relevant so all will participate.
03-Apr-2019
20-22Mar-2019
Use this time to complete Study Guide and explore/use copious resources that have been provided for you.
14-Mar-2019
11-Mar-2019
CURRENT EVENTS
Which is it??
- Venezuela Ditches US Dollar, Will Use Euros For International Trade
- In Venezuela, the U.S. dollar becomes king amid crushing crisis
Is the USD the currency of last resort? If so, why? If not, which currency is, and why?
08-Mar-2019
Cycle 17
Day 1: Complete PPT & discussion;
HW: continue to work on Study Guide
Day 2: CEE Activity
Interactive Survey (same as the activity handout you received)
Day 3: Ch 28 Review
Day 4: Ch 28 Test
Day 5: TBD
28-Feb-2019
Chapter 28: Read and take copious notes (in notebook, NOT in handout) through p622, at minimum.
25-Feb-2019
I did research and a lot of thinking based on input from a few of you.
There are TWO exams for Wednesday. They are similar (I cannot see them, they're not mine, so I cannot say how similar they are).
Here are your options:
- If you want a shot at the scholarship, take the Fall exam. Those who have taken it before (in Personal Finance) may not choose this option.
- Take the Spring exam.
YES, I know the in-class was quite rushed, but you have had:
- Suspension of Econ since Ch 26 test
- ~8 hrs of EverFi
- Access to copious resources, including practice tests and a detailed course/exam outline for a while
- Access to extra help on several occasions
You can decide when you enter class on Wednesday.
21-Feb-2019
21Feb: Start Personal Finance; Themes 1, 2;
practice tests/prep time
22Feb: Themes 3, 4, 5; practice tests/prep time
25Feb: Themes 6, 7, 8, 9; practice tests/prep time
26Feb: NO CLASS; prep for test tomorrow
27Feb: Financial Literacy Test!
28Feb: Ch 26 post-mortem (FinLit makeups after school; no
extensions as the window closes today - out of my control)
20-Feb-2019
I am considering offering a "makeup" exam for Ch 26. If you are interested, see me in person (and I don't mean a 30-second drive-by "conversation" in the hallway OR during class) and make your case by Friday at 2pm.
HW: Complete the 1st two bullet points under the 19-Feb entry below. Two Remind texts sent to check this page.
19-Feb-2019
As previously mentioned, we will now pause to complete the financial literacy component of the course.
- Visit the Personal Finance Final Exam Prep Page.
- Read the entire page.
- Start taking the practice tests. Some class time will be given, but you should do this outside of class as well. Most are quite brief.
- If/when you identify a "trouble spot", visit the Personal Finance Resources page to address it. You may also revisit EverFi or your own resources.
- Exam the two documents ("Key Documents"); we will use the longer one as a guide for class discussion.
- An exam date will be announced but is TENTATIVELY Feb 27th.
- Exam will tentatively count as a test score for MP3.
15-Feb-2019
Today: Student-led Review (Kahoot, go over SG ?s, etc.)
Sunday: EverFi 7 and 8 and 9 are all due by 9pm
Tuesday: Ch 26 Test
Thursday: Switch to Personal Finance for a spell to get y'all ready for the exam. Practice tests and test-specific resources here; general financial literacy stuff here.
08-Feb-2019
Personal Finance
EverFi
EverFi 4/5/6 due by 9pm this Sunday, February 10, 2019.
EverFi 7/8/9 due by 9pm Sunday, February 17, 2019.
EverFi was assigned on 31Dec with due dates provided 04Feb.
50-question Personal Finance M/C test before month-end.
Practice questions & review materials here. Detailed reading,
videos, etc., here.
Class time will be scheduled to address questions, etc.
Economics
Schedule as of 08Feb...
Cycle 14
Day 3 (M): Ch 25 Post-Mortem
Day 4 (T): Incentives video/discussion (see #4 here)
Day 5 (W): Complete Ch 25 presentation; work on SG
Cycle 15
Day 1 (F): In small groups: SG answers/address issues; test review
Day 2 (T): Ch 26 test
06-Feb-2019
- Read ALL these directions before starting.
- Gather/review notes, presentation, textbook, Study Guide, and whatever (not whoever) else you like.
- Examine this slide very carefully and determine your 13 answers. Have them in front of you for step 4.
- Click here to access Quia quiz (no secret word).
- You have 4 minutes to enter your 13 answers. People who read and follow instructions need under 2 minutes; I gave an extra 2 for those who type slowly or...???
NOTE:
a) The alpha (text) answers are multiple choice so
each should take under 5 seconds
b) The numeric answers are fill-in (integers only; NO
$ or decimal) so each should take under 8 seconds
c) If your answer to any alpha question =
"is unchanged", the following question
(dollar amount) should be left EMPTY/BLANK
(not even a space). - One attempt only so click carefully to avoid premature submission.
- No score at end.
- Quiz is accessible from 5pm to 11pm, today only.
- Counts as 10% of a test grade.
04-Feb-2019
- Chapter 25 test
- Chapter 26 materials are available @ front of room (near "plant" - ensure you get one before you leave today).
- EverFi modules 4, 5, and 6 are due by 9:00pm Sunday, February 10, 2019.
- EverFi modules 7,8, and 9 are due by 9:00pm Sunday, February 17, 2019.
30-Jan-2019
Pizza/Production Activity
- http://interactives.councilforeconed.org/group/naughty-flesh/
- http://interactives.councilforeconed.org/group/dour-foundation/
- http://interactives.councilforeconed.org/group/quiet-detective/
- http://interactives.councilforeconed.org/group/unlikely-clay/
- http://interactives.councilforeconed.org/group/coarse-permission/
20-Jan-2019
Next up:
1) Chapter 25 - Production and Growth
2) EverFi modules 1, 2, and 3 due by 9pm on Jan 31 which will count as half a test (i.e., 25 pts) - last grade of MP2. Unlimited retakes and open notes. Remaining modules will be due over first 3 weeks of February - due dates posted soon. Comprehensive exam on personal finance topics before end of February. More info/details coming.
Cycle 13
Day 1: Ch 25 (cont'd)
Day 2: Ch 24 Post-mortem; deadline for commitments for 04Feb
Day 3: Activity (1 of 2)
Day 4: Activity (2 of 2)
FRIDAY (X Day): Review for Ch 25 test
Tentative:
Day 5: Ch 25 Test
18-Jan-2019
09-Jan-2019
Please use today to
- Read chapter 24,
- Use resources, and
- Start on Study Guide.
Work alone or in small groups.
NOTE: One student reported improving a full letter grade on the Ch 23 test (vs prior tests) after making time to use several of the resources (e.g., Clifford's guided practice). #YourCall
04-Jan-2018
HW: Start reading Ch 24
SGs will be distributed next class
Post-mortem pending 1 makeup test
31-Dec-2018
EverFi is up!
Registration link (takes 43 seconds)
View this graphic BEFORE you register (takes 13 seconds)
Use Genesis name - no nicknames, please
Class code: 59fd4a6f (copy-paste if possible to avoid issues)
If you are presented with a survey, complete all items carefully
If you have an EverFi account already, add the class code to
your account; if you create a new account with same ID you
will nuke all previous results.
How to Succeed with EverFi (Google slides; takes 2-3 mins)
FAQs, tips, etc, at bottom of this page (incl how to re-do)
30-Dec-2018
Day 5: Student-led review (Saniya & Krupa);
BRING COMPLETED STUDY GUIDES
Day 1: Ch 23 Test
Day 2: Begin Ch 24
Day 3: Ch 23 post-mortem (if everyone took test)
Day 4: Ch 24, cont'd
Day 5: Ch 24, cont'd
18-Dec-2018
Ms Steele will be your guest teacher today. It'd be great if someone helped w/attendance.
Today's assignment, in order of priority:
- Complete Study Guide (alone or in small group), identifying topics requiring additional practice/study
- Practice/prep using the many resources at your disposal (Resources page, Ultimate Packet you received a while ago, etc.)
Please use entire period for Econ work.
As mentioned in class, Ch 23 test is currently tentative for Friday, January 4, 2019.
06-Dec-2018
Cycle 9 ABDEF
THU 06Dec (A): Ch 6 Test
FRI 07Dec (B): Start Ch 23 - Measuring the Economy; SGs distributed
MON 10Dec (C): NO CLASS
TUE 11Dec (D): Ch 6 Post-Mortem (by Sanjna & Aditya)
WED 12Dec (E): Ch 23 (cont'd)
THU 13Dec (F):
FRI 14Dec (G): NO CLASS
06-Dec-2018
(Raj chooses secret word for Ch 23 test)
(Saniya and Krupa chapter 23 review game)
30-Nov-2018 Day 5 updated on 03Dec2018
Cycle 8 ABDEF
TUE 27Nov (A): Ch 6 PPT/discussion
WED 28Nov (B): Conclude Ch 6 PPT/discussion
FRI 30Nov (D): Ch 6 test prep...student-choice
MON 03Dec (E): CEE activity; HW: read article AND listen to 6m podcast (both are here); answer questions (to be provided)
TUE 04Dec (F): Student-led review for Ch 6 test
19-Nov-2018
FRI 16Nov (C): NO CLASS
MON 19Nov (D): Post-mortem for Ch 3 (Raj/Rishi)
TUE 20Nov (E): Start Chapter 6; HW: use Resources
WED 21Nov (F, short class): Distribute Study Guides, Continue Ch 6
MON 26Nov (G): NO CLASS
TUE 27Nov (A): Post-mortem for Ch 4 ?
15-Nov-2018
31-Oct-2018
Remainder of Ch 4...
THU 01Nov (C): NO CLASS
FRI 02Nov (D): Student-run Review (1 of 2)
MON 05Nov (E): Student-run Review (2 of 2)
MON 12Nov (F): Market for Cocoa activity (1 of 2)
TUE 13Nov (G): NO CLASS
WED 14Nov (A): Market for Cocoa activity (1 of 2) last day of MP1
THU 15Nov (B): Ch 4 TEST (counts for MP1)
26-Oct-2018
- PPT is only halfway done; will resume on my return BUT look at it in the meantime.
- Work alone/in pairs on Study Guide and text; may also use online resources.
- Please use 100% of class time for Econ (you have plenty to do).
24-Oct-2018
HW: Read ch 4, take copious notes, use resources, begin study guide.
At this time it appears Ch 4 test will be at end of MP1. Remember, you have one day of school between Nov 3rd and 11th; only about ten school days remain in MP1.
Ch 3 post-mortem tentative for Oct 30 (two make-ups are pending).
21-Oct-2018
Cycle 5 Schedule (Subject to Change)
Cycle 5, Day 1 (short class due to conferences)
Student-led review (game version)
Cycle 5, Day 2 (short class due to conferences)
Start Ch 4: Supply & Demand
Cycle 5, Day 3
Ch 3 test
Cycle 5, Day 4
Ch 4 (cont'd)
Cycle 5, Day 5
Ch 4 (cont'd)
10-Oct-2018
Schedule/activities are subject to change
Cycle 4, Day 1
Ch 2 test post-mortem
Cycle 4, Day 2
Conclude Ch 3 PPT; group practice (student choice)
Cycle 4, Day 3
CEE Activity: Why do people trade? (1 of 2)
Cycle 4, Day 4
CEE Activity: Why do people trade? (2 of 2)
Cycle 4, Day 5
Check Study Guides for completion (graded).
Student-lead Study Guide review (looking for two volunteers)
Student-lead test prep "game" (time permitting)
No volunteers = two students will be chosen
Ch 3 test is now Cycle 5, Day 1 (as of 13Oct2018)
04-Oct-2018
Chapter 2 test
01-Oct-2018
Since no one was willing to commit to the review offer, the test is Thursday as announced via Remind and detailed below.
28-Sep-2018
Schedule A for Cycle 3
Day 1: Review SG (student-led)
Day 2: PPF Activity (1 of 2)
Day 3: PPF Activity (2 of 2)
Day 4: Ch 2 test
Day 5: Start Ch 3
Schedule B for Cycle 3
Day 1: Review SG (student-led)
Day 2: PPF Activity (1 of 2)
Day 3: PPF Activity (2 of 2)
Day 4: Student-led* review game (Kahoot, Jeopardy, etc.)
Day 5: Ch 2 test
*Rules:
1) Can be a team of 1 or 2 students. Max of two teams.
2) If one team only, plan on 45 mins. A solid performance = 5% bonus points on Ch 2 test.
3) If two teams, plan on 25 mins. A solid performance = 2.5% bonus points on Ch 2 test.
4) Failure to show up and present review on Thursday = disqualified from bonus/extra points for the course for team member(s).
5) Team(s) must commit (via email, Remind DM, or in person) by Monday (01Oct) at 3pm to doing it AND must show it to me by Wednesday (03Oct) at 3pm, outside of class time. I will then announce, via Remind, to class whether Schedule A or B is in effect.
6) If no teams commit, and/or do NOT present on Thursday, Schedule A is in effect.
25-Sep-2018
- Distribute Ch 2 Study Guides
- Post-mortem on Ch 1 test
- HW:
a) Per Remind that went out yesterday: please download & install FREE Socrative app (student version) before next class.
b) Continue to use Resources and complete text. Recommended you answer ?s from text.
c) Study Guide is due A day.
23-Sep-2018
Once the copier gods are happy again (all 3 are dead), you'll have your Chapter 2 Study Guide. In the meantime, feast on the text and resources for chapter 2.
18-Sep-2018
- Begin chapter 2 - text and LOTS of the stuff on the Resources page. You can also do your own search (here's one that took me under 3 seconds). Nice intro video (2m) from the text's author is here.
- We'll go over Ch 1 test results once all students have completed it. If your test result did not meet your expectations, read the Success page and then make an appointment to see me.
18-Sep-2018
07-Sep-2018
Homework
- Read at least first 1/3 of Chapter 1, take copious notes, and begin relevant parts/questions in Study Guide.
- Take a while and start poking around Resources page to identify resources that work for you (this may change as the course progresses). There's lots to choose from! Jacob Clifford is a must.
- Talk to parents about college credit for this class. Details on MCC page.
- If at least 20 of you agree to purchase Jacob
Clifford's Ultimate Review Packet (which covers Macro and Micro, so you can take it to college and get even more mileage out of
it), the $12 retail price drops to $7 (under a buck a month). It's a monster, 108-page document and highly recommended.
EVERYONE please complete this form (will take 23 seconds) so I know who's in. I'd like to place the order by Friday, Sept 15th, so just bring in $7 (exact, please, and no coin) and I'll take care of the rest. If total is under 20 people, the price is $12/copy, still a bargain at ten cents per class ($12.00/120 classes = $0.10).
The 108 page Ultimate Review Packet will help you review all the key concepts and graphs of micro and macroeconomics.
- NEW! 240 multiple choice questions with video answers for each question. That's four full practice AP exams!
- Video Support! The packet gives you access to all my Unit Summary videos, multiple choice practice videos, and free response videos. Just follow the link on the cover.
- All the Essentials! The packet is organized by unit so you can learn and practice in smaller chunks
- Clear and Concise! Covers the entire course, top to bottom
Interactive! The packet goes hand-in-hand with my videos and includes guided practices questions covering key concepts
05-Sep-2018
First assignments of the course - an easy way to start things off on a positive note. The first TWO below are GRADED and due no later than 9pm TONIGHT.
1) Install FREE Remind app, set up account (if you don't have one yet), and join the correct class: @phsecon19. Should take 1 minute (if you already have the app) to 5 mins (if you have to start from scratch).
NOTE: The Remind app is quicker, has more features, and is more reliable than text. Sometimes extra credit "specials" are sent via Remind so failure to check can cost you points. Recommended: set notifications to persistent. If this doesn't work for you, text the code for your class (including the @) to 81010 or
908-923-0935. Please use your real/full name to ensure you receive credit.
2) Complete this Google form/survey. Should take about 5 minutes.
3) Review course syllabus with parent/guardian so everyone knows what's expected. If you have questions, ask via Remind or the next time you see me in person.
4) The District/School will require that you sign something indicating you have read the Student Handbook. The link to the latest version of this document is here; be sure to read the 2nd bullet point at the bottom of page 26.