Twin Falls School District
Macro Economics
Grade 12
Mrs. Carrie Ploss B-5
PlossCa@tfsd.org
737-5208 ext 3103
Course Description: The organization & operation of the American economy, supply & demand, money & banking,
employment output, public finance, economic growth, stock market, & the global environment. 3 college credits available.
Meets graduation requirements for Economics. Pre-Requisites: There are no prerequisites for this course.
This course is available for dual credit through the College of Southern Idaho. Three college credits are available to each
student for an additional cost. Each credit is $65.00 X 3 credits = $195.00. This is OPTIONAL, however, the student must
register individually with CSI. All forms must be completed and returned to CSI. Please see the following CSI link for
answers to FAQ http://www.csi.edu/dualcredit/ If take advantage of this opportunity, a Memorandum of Understanding is
also provided which needs to be returned to the instructor at Twin Falls High School.
Required Textbook and Supplies: Textbook Economics by McConnell & Brue 17th edition, notebook, calculator &
writing utensil. (1) 3 Ring Binder approximately 1”; calculator, writing utensil. Please be prepared to learn and bring all
materials to class each day.
Instructional Philosophy: A variety of learning activities will be used in the class. The students will participate in
mall group discussions, individual and group activities, simulations, oral and computer presentations, and individual
assignments. The student will be expected to use the assigned textbook, the daily newspaper, and the internet as references.
Outside Reading: Outside reading related to the course content is encouraged, additional titles will be considered with
discussion between the student and the instructor.
Approved titles are: Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Bear and The Dragon by Tom Clancy
The Amber Room by Steve Berry
The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman
Power Standards:
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Understand basic economic concepts
Investigate the influences of culture, value, and beliefs on economic systems
Describe and illustrate the impact of governmental policies and market place decisions on economic systems
Identify the characteristics of the various types of business structures & entrepreneurial characteristics
Understand the concepts of personal finance, monetary and fiscal policy
Understand & demonstrate the concepts of supply & demand
Major Course Projects and Assignments:
*Analyze, compare, interpret, and presentation of the economic systems of selected countries.
*Participate in the International Economic Summit
*Create a portfolio of news articles and summaries pertaining to the topics identified in the power standards. The
summaries must be written using the writing format identified in the Bruin Style book.
http://www.tfsd.k12.id.us/tfsd/TFSD%20Stylebook.pdf
(The portfolio is your performance assessment of the course and will be due two weeks before the end of the semester).
Assessment and Grading Plan:
The evaluations will be the above stated projects in addition to written examinations and quizzes. Examinations will be
based on stated power standards. Quizzes will be given on discussion topics to measure student comprehension of
curriculum relating to everyday life application.
Classroom Policies: 1) Be On Time;
2) Respect Yourself & Your Fellow Learners;
3) Mind Your Manners; 4) Bring Course Materials
Test-Taking First Aid Kit: 1 pack of Smarties Candies-to boost your test-taking brainpower; 1 pencil-to help you record the
knowledge you have learned; 1 sticker-to help you stick with the task at hand; 1 eraser-to use when you check over your work;
1 Hershey’s Hug-for all the hard work you put into the test; 1 highlighter-to highlight all your success;
1 pencil grip-to get a grip on the task at hand. *For best results, combine with one night of restful sleep, one nutritious breakfast,
and one positive attitude. *Possible side effects are improved test-taking skills and good grades.
Ploss
Macro Economics
September 2011
Grading Scale:
GRADE
SCALE
A
90-100%
B
80-89%
C
70-79%
D
60-69%
F
< 60%
DESCRIPTION OF LEVELS OF PROFICIENCY
Complete, superior work. Student has a mastery of the subject.
All required work done, above average quality. Student is operating at a high level of proficiency.
Work consistent with average of group. Student understands the basic concepts of the subject.
Barely covers the minimum daily assignment. Student masters only the bare minimum.
Careless, partial, insufficient, and indifferent work. Knowledge of subject very meager. Student failing to meet the
standards expected of him/her.
Policy for Re-Doing Quiz/Test/Makeup Work: It is possible to earn a NY (Not Yet) grade on a project. If the student
work shows effort, but is just missing the intent or comprehension of the standard, the student will be allowed to redo the
work. If the student chooses to use this opportunity, the best grade that may be earned is a “B”, if the student chooses not to
redo the assignment; the student will receive the earned failing grade. Late policy: Late assignments will be accepted only
following the Twin Falls High School make-up policy.
Opportunities for Extra Help:
Students may get additional help before school and/or after school until 4:00 p.m. or by appointment.
Online Course Evaluation Statement: (For Dual Enrollment Students)
Students are strongly encouraged to complete evaluations at the end of the course. Evaluations are very important to assist the
teaching staff to continually improve the course. Evaluations are available online at: http://evaluation.csi.edu. Evaluations
open up two weeks prior to the end of the course. The last day to complete an evaluation is the last day of the course. During
the time the evaluations are open, students can complete the course evaluations at their convenience from any computer with
Internet access, including in the open lab in the Library and in the SUB. When students log in they should see the evaluations
for the courses in which they are enrolled. Evaluations are anonymous. Filling out the evaluation should only take a few
minutes. Your honest feedback is greatly appreciated!
2011-2012 ACT Test Information
Academic Honesty:
Test Date
Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
October 22, 2011
September 16, 2011
September 30, 2011
December 10, 2011
November 4, 2011
November 18, 2011
February 11, 2012
January 13, 2012
January 20, 2012
April 14, 2012
March 9, 2012
March 23, 2012
June 9, 2012
May 4, 2012
May 18, 2012
HONESTY, INTEGRITY, & SELF-RESPECT
The goal is Integrity. Each student should perform the work assigned. Academic dishonesty (cheating) occurs when students
obtain or assist others in obtaining credit for work which is not their own. Students must conduct themselves according to the
rules prohibiting dishonest academic behavior and must resist peer pressure to violate those rules. Students must not use
dishonest methods to fulfill their school responsibilities.
Student Signature__________________________________________ Date___________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature ________________________________________ Date ____________________
Ploss
Macro Economics
September 2011