AP Economics
Mrs. Salamon
AP Microeconomics/AP Macroeconomics class
Syllabus 2011-2012
Class description:
Semester I: AP Microeconomics
This course is an introduction to microeconomics and each student is expected to take the
AP Microeconomics Exam that is administered in May. Microeconomics introduces
students to the cost-benefit analysis that is the economic way of thinking. This analysis is
used to understand smaller segments of the economy-specifically, consumers and
producers – as they interact in an output markets and resource markets, and to understand
the government’s impact on these specific economic units.
Semester II: AP Macroeconomics
This course is an introduction to macroeconomics and each student is expected to take the
AP Macroeconomics Exam that is administered in May. Macroeconomics emphasizes
economic principles as applied to the economy as a whole. Topics discussed will reflect
the material included in the booklet AP Economics Course Description from the
College Board. Lessons include an analysis of national income and its components,
economic indicators, inflation and unemployment, money and banking, stabilization
policies, and the United States and world trade.
AP Microeconomics Test: Thursday, May 17th, 2012 (afternoon)
AP Macroeconomics Test: Thursday, May 17th, 2012 (morning)
Students are expected to take BOTH exams.
Why?
Answer: Economics among other things!
Class materials:
Textbook: Krugman’s Economics for AP
Authors: Margaret Ray and David Anderson
Workbook: Strive for a 5: Preparing for the Microeconomics AP Examination
Author: Margaret Ray
Reading supplement: Economics by Example by David Anderson
Additional Readings: Wall Street Journal, local newspaper articles, magazine articles
Other required class
materials:
3-ring binder, graphing paper, different color pens,
note-taking paper, ruler, calculator
My schedule:
1st period
2nd period
3rd period
4th period
5th period
6th period
7th period
8th period
9th period
Student Café Supervision
332
335
U.S. History
335
U.S. History
332
332
335
AP Economics
335
History of Ethnic Chicago
335
AP Economics
Contacting information:
Phone: 847-692-8458
E-mail: ssalamon@maine207.org
Best times to find me: _____________________________________________________
Classroom expectations:
The three Rs……
1. Be on time, be ready to learn, be courteous to everyone! Do not leave your seat
until the bell rings. Come to class prepared and with your homework completed.
2. Do not hesitate to ask questions as often as necessary.
3. Participate actively.
4. Do not bring food to class. ***
5. Bring water to class.
6. Be an active participant in your learning teams.
7. Ask for help as soon as something is not clear.
8. Bathroom pass should be requested ONLY when really needed!
9. Allow others to learn and allow yourself to learn!
10. Have fun learning!!!!
****Refer to our school handbook for all other expectations on discipline and
conduct.
Attendance:
You are expected to be in class every day. However, if you are absent and your absence
is excused, you will have THREE school days to complete the assignment. It is your
responsibility to see me for any make-up work. This request SHOULD NOT interfere
with our class instruction time!
Grading Policy:
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
Below 60%
A
B
C
D
F
Semester I: Running total of points will be used with your Semester I Final Exam
counting for 20% of the total score.
Semester II: Running total of points will be used with your Semester II Final Exam
counting for 20% of the total score.
General distribution of points:
Tests: 100 points each
Weekly quizzes: 20 points each
Homework assignments: 5 points each
Case study assignments: 10 points each
Team assignments: 20 points each
Special projects: 50 points each
Late work:
All late work will be marked down 50%. You may not turn in any late work after each
unit test.
Grades will be updated every Monday.
Extra credit: You may earn 10 points extra credit each quarter.
Extra credit options will be discussed in class.
Academic honesty:
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO COMPLETE ALL TESTS AND
ASSIGNMENTS HONESTLY AND WILL NOT COLLABORATE IN
DISHONEST ACTIONS. STUDENTS WILL NOT GIVE OR ACCEPT
ANSWERS OR ASSIGNMENTS UNLESS DIRECTED TO BY THE TEACHER.
Please refer to page 45 in the student handbook for all further details.
Unexcused Tardy Policy:
1st time: 15 minute detention
2nd time: 30 minute detention
After this, behavior report will be send to the Dean.
Cell phone policy: NO cell phones are allowed in room 335!
CLUB 10:
Get TWO 5s on your AP Micro/Macro Exams and join this prestigious club.
Let’s have a great year together!!!!!!