Buford High School
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE ..........AP Macroeconomics
TEACHER .................Cheryl Whigham
Email Address
Teacher Web Page
Teacher Support
(Help sessions, etc.)
TERM ............................2015-2016
ROOM # ........................6309
cheryl.whigham@BufordCitySchools.org; BHSWhigham.weebly.com
Mrs. Whigham will be available before school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 AM to 7:40 AM and
after school on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:45 PM to 4:00 PM.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the AP Macroeconomics course is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics
that apply to an economic system as a whole. The course places particular emphasis on basic economic concepts, national
income and price determination, economic growth, measurement of economic performance, the financial sector,
stabilization policies, international finance, exchange rates, and balance of payments. All students enrolled in AP
Macroeconomics must take the AP Macroeconomic exam in May 2014.
The Georgia End-of-Course Test in Economics
At the end of the semester, in lieu of a final exam, all students will take the End of Course Test (EOCT) in Economics. The
EOCT is a state administered test and is mandatory for all public high school students in Georgia. The EOCT will be given at
the end of the semester. Therefore, students in AP Macroeconomics first semester will take the EOCT in December and
students enrolled in AP Macroeconomics second semester will take the EOCT in May.
COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT
The complete list of learning objectives for AP Macro can be found at https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse
% OF AP
COLLEGE BOARD TOPICS & LEARNING OBJECTIVES
TEXTBOOK SECTIONS:
EXAM
Unit 1 - Basic Economic Concepts
8-12%
Sections 1 and 2 – Pgs 1 – 88 (8 days)
Unit 2 - Measurement of Economic Performance
12-16%
Sections 3 – Pgs. 101 – 200 (8 days)
Unit 3 - National Income & Price determination
10 - 15%
Section 4 – Pages 157 – 209 (9 days)
Unit 4 – Financial Sector
15 – 20%
Section 5 – Pgs. 221 - 277 (15 days)
Unit 5 – Inflation, Unemployment, & Stabilization
20 - 30%
Section 6 – Pgs. 295 – 355 (20 days)
Policies
Unit 6 – Economics Growth
5 – 10%
Section 7 – Pgs. 367 – 398 (6 Days)
Unit 7 – The Open Economy – International Trade &
7-9%
Section 8 – Pgs. 409 – 443 (10 days)
Finance
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
Published Materials
Student Textbook: Ray, M., & Anderson, D. (2011).
Krugman’s Economics for AP. New York: Worth Publishers.
Anderson, D. (2007). Economics by Example. New York:
Worth Publishers. Morton, J.S., & Goodman, R.J.B. (2009)
Advanced Placement Economics – Macroeconomics: Student
activities. (3rd Ed.). New York: Council for Economic Education
Instructional Supplies
1) Assigned reading material (book and/or handout)
2) Black Pens, pencils, paper, highlighters, and eraser
3) 3 Ring Binder with all notes and handouts
The syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.
EVALUATION AND GRADING
Assignments
Benchmark Assessments
Reading Quizzes
Vocabulary Quizzes
Labs
In-Class Essays
Performance Essay
Out-of-Class Essays
Unit Tests
Grade Weights
Benchmarks (30%)
Quizzes and Daily Assignments (20%)
Tests (40%)
Performance Essay (10%)
NOTE:
Assignments that are not
completed by the announced due date
are worth only 70% of the grade
earned.
Grading Scale
A:
B:
C:
F:
90 and above
80 - 89
70 - 79
69 or below
(A student must earn a final grade of
70 or higher to earn the AP bonus of
10 points at the end of the semester.)
Honor Code Policy:
All BHS students will strictly adhere to the BHS Honor Code which is posted on the BHS website.
For any violation of the BHS Honor Code, students will receive a 0 and be referred to the administration.
Attendance Excused Absence Policy:
Students who are granted Excused Absent status for days missed will be subject to the following:
 All pre-assigned work will be due on the day of a student’s return from an absence.
 For assignments which did not have a pre-assigned due date during the time of the student’s absence, students
will be given five days to arrange for make up work or follow other arrangements granted by the teacher. All
incomplete work carried over into a new marking period should be completed no later than the tenth day of the
following period.
UPON RETURNING TO SCHOOL, IT IS THE STUD ENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS
WITHIN 5 DAYS TO MAKE UP WORK.
ALL POLICIES OUTLINED IN THE BCSS STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT A ND THE BHS STUDENT
HANDBOOK WILL BE FOLLOWED IN THIS CLASSROOM.
TEACHER CONSEQUENCES FOR MINOR CLASSROOM DISRUPTIONS
1st
Penalty assigned at teacher’s discretion – Parent Contact
2nd
30 minute faculty detention and parent contact
3rd
1 hour faculty detention and parent contact
4th
Administrative Referral
-------------------------------------------------------------------------I have read and I understand the syllabus for AP Macroeconomics.
Student’s name: _______________________________
Parent’s name: _______________________________
Student’s e-mail: ______________________________
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Student’s signature: ___________________________
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