Advanced Placement Macroeconomics
Course Guidelines 2020-2021
Instructor: Mr. Sultz
E-mail: bsultz@dadeschools.net
Web Site: www.sultztonianinstitute.com
General Overview
This course is a survey course designed to provide students the opportunity to acquire an understanding and interest in AP Macroeconomics. The course has been designed to use a blended model of instruction infusing technology, virtual resources and a motivated teacher in the classroom (distant and/or in the brick and mortar) to help facilitate learning. The focus of the course is to prepare students to take the AP Macroeconomics examination on May 10, 2021. All students are expected to take the exam.
Course Content
The AP Macroeconomics framework is organized into six units of study.
Unit
Exam Weighting (Multiple-Choice Section)
Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts
5%–10%
Unit 2: Economic Indicators and the Business Cycle
12%–17%
Unit 3: National Income and Price Determination
17%–27%
Unit 4: Financial Sector
18%–23%
Unit 5: Long-Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies
20%–30%
Unit 6: Open Economy—International Trade and Finance
10%–13%
Course Skills
Skill
Description
1. Principles and Models
Define economic principles and models.
2. Interpretation
Explain given economic outcomes.
3. Manipulation
Determine outcomes of specific economic situations.
4. Graphing and Visuals
Model economic situations using graphs or visual representations.
The AP Macroeconomics framework included in the course and exam description outlines distinct skills that students should practice throughout the year—skills that will help them learn to think and act like economists.
Academic Grade Evaluation
Class Work: 10 points
Home Learning: 10 points
Digital Notebook: 25 points
Participation: 25 points
Discussion Based Assessments: 25 points
Quizzes: 50 points
Tests: 100 points
Projects/Simulations: 100 points
All assignments must be turned in on time or will be penalized one letter grade per day. Make-up assignments must be requested if you are absent from class. You have up to one week to make up any missed assignments or tests. I will post all major assignments on the assignment calendar on my webpage so please check regularly.
Materials
1. Laptop: You must bring this to class every day.
2. Supplies: Always have a pen and paper, we still need to use these!
3. Digital Notebook .
4. Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/join/295MT355
5. AP Macroeconomics Review Book (Baron’s, 5 Steps to a 5) are all good.
Attendance and Conduct
1. Regular and prompt attendance is required (distant learning and brick and mortar). I strictly enforce the iPrep Academy attendance policy. If you have five or more unexcused absences from CLASS, credit may be withheld. As an incentive to have good attendance on test and project days, I will offer a bonus of three points to all students if the entire class is present and on time to class on a test day and project presentation days.
2. Be in your seat, quiet and ready for work at the beginning of class 3. Class will start each day with essential economic questions about home learning and economics in the news. You are responsible for the material discussed.
4. Please follow the school rules regarding the dress code (dressed appropriately and mindful of your remote surroundings).
5. Academic integrity is priceless! Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship. Academic assignments exist to help students learn; grades exist to show how fully this goal is attained. Therefore, all work and all grades should result from the student's own understanding and effort.
6. Respect and Responsibility are what we are all about at iPrep. Be respectful and act responsibly!
Virtual Classroom Rules
1. Parents and students are encouraged to check the parent and student portal to access student’s grades, academic progress and attendance. The M-DCPS portal can be found at www.dadeschools.net. Please make it your responsibility and your child’s responsibility to check the portal on a regular basis. This will help us help your child be successful at school. I also post major assignments to the assignment calendar embedded in my website so check regularly.
2. Parents are welcome to request conferences on your progress. Please call the school or e-mail me to arrange an appointment.
3. Parent conferences will be scheduled for academic, effort and conduct problems that surface during the year.
4. How to contact Mr. Sultz
Email: bsultz@dadeschools.net
Phone: 305-699-5381, leave message and I will return it.
On A Personal Note:
As your instructor, I will do everything possible to make this class both interesting and challenging for you, knowing we are in the middle of a pandemic and will be begin the year with many questions of how this school year will play out. We are strong, flexible and ready for the bumpy road ahead! I will give my best effort, and I only ask the same from you. Please plan to come to class prepared and alert. I will try to get to know each of you personally and to be available for any problems or concerns that arise during the year. If you need extra help, please seek me for assistance.
After reading and understanding these guidelines, students should sign below and have their parent or guardian also sign it. Then return this to Mr. Sultz.
Parents should please contact me with any questions or concerns.
I look forward to a fantastic school year!
Sincerely,
Mr. Bradley E. Sultz, MS, NBCT
iPrep Academy
My parent/guardian and I have read, understand and fully agree to the elements outlined in Mr. Sultz’s 2020-2021 AP Macroeconomics Course Guidelines.
Student Name: _________________________
Student Signature: ______________________
Course: _________________ Period: _______
Parent Name: __________________________
Parent e-mail: _________________________
Parent Phone number: ____________________
Parent Signature: _______________________
Course Guidelines 2020-2021
Instructor: Mr. Sultz
E-mail: bsultz@dadeschools.net
Web Site: www.sultztonianinstitute.com
General Overview
This course is a survey course designed to provide students the opportunity to acquire an understanding and interest in AP Macroeconomics. The course has been designed to use a blended model of instruction infusing technology, virtual resources and a motivated teacher in the classroom (distant and/or in the brick and mortar) to help facilitate learning. The focus of the course is to prepare students to take the AP Macroeconomics examination on May 10, 2021. All students are expected to take the exam.
Course Content
The AP Macroeconomics framework is organized into six units of study.
Unit
Exam Weighting (Multiple-Choice Section)
Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts
5%–10%
Unit 2: Economic Indicators and the Business Cycle
12%–17%
Unit 3: National Income and Price Determination
17%–27%
Unit 4: Financial Sector
18%–23%
Unit 5: Long-Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies
20%–30%
Unit 6: Open Economy—International Trade and Finance
10%–13%
Course Skills
Skill
Description
1. Principles and Models
Define economic principles and models.
2. Interpretation
Explain given economic outcomes.
3. Manipulation
Determine outcomes of specific economic situations.
4. Graphing and Visuals
Model economic situations using graphs or visual representations.
The AP Macroeconomics framework included in the course and exam description outlines distinct skills that students should practice throughout the year—skills that will help them learn to think and act like economists.
Academic Grade Evaluation
Class Work: 10 points
Home Learning: 10 points
Digital Notebook: 25 points
Participation: 25 points
Discussion Based Assessments: 25 points
Quizzes: 50 points
Tests: 100 points
Projects/Simulations: 100 points
All assignments must be turned in on time or will be penalized one letter grade per day. Make-up assignments must be requested if you are absent from class. You have up to one week to make up any missed assignments or tests. I will post all major assignments on the assignment calendar on my webpage so please check regularly.
Materials
1. Laptop: You must bring this to class every day.
2. Supplies: Always have a pen and paper, we still need to use these!
3. Digital Notebook .
4. Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/join/295MT355
5. AP Macroeconomics Review Book (Baron’s, 5 Steps to a 5) are all good.
Attendance and Conduct
1. Regular and prompt attendance is required (distant learning and brick and mortar). I strictly enforce the iPrep Academy attendance policy. If you have five or more unexcused absences from CLASS, credit may be withheld. As an incentive to have good attendance on test and project days, I will offer a bonus of three points to all students if the entire class is present and on time to class on a test day and project presentation days.
2. Be in your seat, quiet and ready for work at the beginning of class 3. Class will start each day with essential economic questions about home learning and economics in the news. You are responsible for the material discussed.
4. Please follow the school rules regarding the dress code (dressed appropriately and mindful of your remote surroundings).
5. Academic integrity is priceless! Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship. Academic assignments exist to help students learn; grades exist to show how fully this goal is attained. Therefore, all work and all grades should result from the student's own understanding and effort.
6. Respect and Responsibility are what we are all about at iPrep. Be respectful and act responsibly!
Virtual Classroom Rules
- Choose a quiet space, free from distractions, to set yourself up for class. Turn off cell phones, TVs, etc. Exit other applications on your computer prior to entering the classroom.
- Come to class ready to learn on time each and every day.
- Dress appropriately. Remember this is still a classroom setting.
- Use your full name when you sign into the classroom.
- When you enter the classroom, make sure to enable both audio and video (I need to see you). You can click “Start Video” and “Join Audio” in the bottom menu. For audio connection.
- Mute your microphone during the lesson to avoid disturbing the class with any background noise.
- Be respectful.
- Participate. When you have a question or comment, use the “Raise your Hand” button that can be found in the window that pops up when you click on Participants in the bottom menu. Wait to be acknowledged by the teacher before unmuting yourself to speak.
- Use the chat responsibly. It is meant to facilitate conversation around the lesson topic, not for sideline discussions.
- When your class is over, leave the classroom by closing the window.
1. Parents and students are encouraged to check the parent and student portal to access student’s grades, academic progress and attendance. The M-DCPS portal can be found at www.dadeschools.net. Please make it your responsibility and your child’s responsibility to check the portal on a regular basis. This will help us help your child be successful at school. I also post major assignments to the assignment calendar embedded in my website so check regularly.
2. Parents are welcome to request conferences on your progress. Please call the school or e-mail me to arrange an appointment.
3. Parent conferences will be scheduled for academic, effort and conduct problems that surface during the year.
4. How to contact Mr. Sultz
Email: bsultz@dadeschools.net
Phone: 305-699-5381, leave message and I will return it.
On A Personal Note:
As your instructor, I will do everything possible to make this class both interesting and challenging for you, knowing we are in the middle of a pandemic and will be begin the year with many questions of how this school year will play out. We are strong, flexible and ready for the bumpy road ahead! I will give my best effort, and I only ask the same from you. Please plan to come to class prepared and alert. I will try to get to know each of you personally and to be available for any problems or concerns that arise during the year. If you need extra help, please seek me for assistance.
After reading and understanding these guidelines, students should sign below and have their parent or guardian also sign it. Then return this to Mr. Sultz.
Parents should please contact me with any questions or concerns.
I look forward to a fantastic school year!
Sincerely,
Mr. Bradley E. Sultz, MS, NBCT
iPrep Academy
My parent/guardian and I have read, understand and fully agree to the elements outlined in Mr. Sultz’s 2020-2021 AP Macroeconomics Course Guidelines.
Student Name: _________________________
Student Signature: ______________________
Course: _________________ Period: _______
Parent Name: __________________________
Parent e-mail: _________________________
Parent Phone number: ____________________
Parent Signature: _______________________
