Economics

Spring 2002

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Class Description: Economics is a semester long course which introduces students to the use of money in the public and private sectors.

Instructional Methods: a variety of teaching methods will be used with an emphasis on lecture and cooperative learning.

Homework: Students are expected to read and comprehend 5-10 pages nightly. Reading assignments will be given as needed. You can expect to take home work fortnightly.

Tests/ Quizzes: A test will be given at the conclusion of each unit. Students should expect weekly quizzes, announced and unannounced J.

Final: A cumulative final will be given at the end of the semester.

Class projects: We will be doing 1-2 class projects this semester.

Participation: Students are expected to participate in class in a positive manner.

Grading Scale

A 90 - 100

B 80 - 89

C 70 - 79

D 60 - 69

F 59

Homework (20 - 30)

Tests 25

Quizzes 15

Final 15

Project(s) (5 - 15)

Participation 10

Course of Study:

Unit 1 - Macroeconomics: The Problems

Unit 2 - Macroeconomics: The Solutions

Unit 3 - Microeconomics

Unit 4 - Consumer Economics/ Personal Finance

Class Expectations:

1. Mac’s Maxims

2. tardies, late work, attendance, make - up work, discipline