Willow Glen High School
2001 Cottle Drive
San Jose, Ca 95125
408-535-6330
Teacher: Dr. Jeannette Ekeruo
Course: AP Principles of Macroeconomics
Room: V 206
e-mail: Jeannette_Ekeruo@sjusd.org or jekeruo444@gmail.com
Phone: 408-535-6330, ext 766
Fall 2015-16
Course Description: Macroeconomics is the study of the economy as a whole, and how it differs
from microeconomics. This course will cover the basic principles of economics, an introduction to
macroeconomics, economic growth, aggregate supply and aggregate demand, income and
expenditure, fiscal policy, monetary policy, money and banking, labor markets, unemployment,
inflation, deflation, modern macroeconomics and closed and open economy models. This course is
designed to prepare students for the AP examination in Wednesday, May 11th. It is an afternoon
exam.
I.
Course Content (brief outline of the major units and approximate timeline for the
semester).
a. Aug. 12-14 overview
b. Aug. 17- 21Chapter 1; Summer work due Aug. 17
c. Aug. 24 -28 Chapter 2
d. Aug. 31 – Sept. 3 Chapter 3
Sept .7: Labor Day
e. Sept. 8 - 11 Chapter 4
f. Sept 14-18 Chapter 5
g. Sept. 21-25 Chapter 17
Sept 28- Oct 2 Fall Break
h. Oct 5 - 9 Chapter 23
i. Oct 12-16 Chapter 24
j. Oct 19-23 Chapter 25
k. Oct. 26-30 Chapter 26
l. Nov 2-6 Chapter 27
m. Nov 9-13 Chapter 28; Nov. 11: Veterans Day
n. Nov 16-20 Chapter 29
o. Nov. 23-Dec 5 Chapter 30
p. Dec 7 - 11 Chapter 31
q. Dec 16-18 Finals Week
q. Jan 5-8 Chapter 32
r. Jan 11-15 Chapter 33
Jan 18: MLK, JR Day
s. Jan 19-22 Chapter 34
t. Jan. 25-29 Chapter 35
u. Selected Government Chapters.
Textbook: Paul Krugman and Robin Wells. Economics. New York: Worth Publishers, 2006.
II.
Required Material: paper, black or blue pen, highlighters and calculator.
III.
Grading Policy:
90% and above = A
80 - 89% = B
70 – 79% = C
60 – 69% = D
0 – 59% = F
IV.
Homework Policy: By the end of the course students should be able to:
a. Course Objectives:
i. Define basic economics terms
ii. Use basic economic concepts and tools to analyze issues
iii. Analyze and apply economics concepts to articles
iv. Synthesize and evaluate current economics events
b. Course Requirements:
i. Read assignments in required text and supplemental material
ii. Complete sq3r’s (outlines) on required chapters
iii. Maintain a notebook on current events & classroom notes
iv. Complete vocabulary quizzes tests, final exam
v. Complete projects, ass assigned.
V.
Make Up Work and Extra Credit:
All work is due on the assigned date
Late work will be accepted but students will lose 10% of the possible points …no matter the
reason. If you are sick, traveling, etc. give your homework to a friend to turn in or submit it
early.
Extra Credit: 4 news reflections may be submitted at one time during a grading period.
VI.
Classroom Rules and Behavior Policy
Rule
1. ABOVE ALL, RESPECT SELF AND OTHERS
2. Come prepared for class
3. Be seated before the bell rings
4. No food in class
5. Stay seated until the bell rings
Consequences
1st offence: warning
2nd offence: loss of points
3rd offence: call home
4th offence: refer to admin.
NOTE: BE SEATED, WITH PEN AND PAPER OUT AND READY OR YOU WILL BE
CONSIDERED TARDY!!!!!!!!
Willow Glen High School
2001 Cottle Drive
San Jose, Ca 95125
408-535-6330
Teacher: Dr. Jeannette Ekeruo
Course: AP Macroeconomics
Room: V 206
e-mail: Jeannette_Ekeruo@sjusd.org or jekeuro@gmail.com
Phone: 408-535-6330, ext 766
Fall 2015-16
We have read and understood the requirements for AP Macroeconomics. The student agrees to meet
the requirements of the class. Students are expected to prepare for the AP Examination in May 15th.
If we have questions or need assistance we will contact the teacher in person, through email or by
phone. Generally, students are expected to spend two hours each evening on an advanced
placement course. Student’s grades can be accessed at your convenience through Parent Internet
Viewer. Grade checks can be obtained through a form available in the main office. Note: All late
work is accept, BUT AT 10% reduction of the total points…excused or unexcused absences do not
make a difference.
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