october 18, 2011

Econ -  Students took a practice test for Chapter 6 today. The test for Chapter 6 will be on Wednesday, October 19. We will have a 6-chapter review activity on Thursday, and the 10-week Benchmark Exam will be given on Friday.

The Benchmark Exam is a no-harm test to measure student achievement. Students scoring above 70% will receive additional grade points on their quarter report cards. Students who miss the test for any reason will not be given make-up exams, since the test is not required for the overall grade.

AP Econ -  Students are to read Chapter 6, which deals with National Income and Domestic Output (GDP)  (pages 106 - 121).

Due Today, October 18, Students are to define all Key Terms and Concepts (page 121) and answer questions 3, 11, and 12, pages 122 - 123.

Thursday, there will be a test on Chapter 6.

We begin Chapter 7 on Friday.

Reminder: Wednesday, October 19 is a Late-Start Wednesday.

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october 17, 2011

Econ -  Read pages 140 - 147. Answer questions 1 - 5, page 147.

AP Econ -  Students are to read Chapter 6, which deals with National Income and Domestic Output (GDP)  (pages 106 - 121).

For Tuesday, October 18, Students are to define all Key Terms and Concepts (page 121) and answer questions 3, 11, and 12, pages 122 - 123.

Reminder: Wednesday, October 19 is a Late-Start Wednesday.

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october 13 - 14, 2011

Econ -  Thursday, October 13, Students began Chapter 6, which deals with Supply and Demand coming together to establish market equilibrium.

Thursday: Read pages 130 - 139. Answer Questions 1 - 6, page 139

Friday: Read pages 130 - 139. Complete handout on Price Floors, Price ceilings, Shortages, and Surpluses

AP Econ -  Students are to read Chapter 6, which deals with National Income and Domestic Output (GDP)  (pages 106 - 121).

For Tuesday, October 18, Students are to define all Key Terms and Concepts (page 121) and answer questions 3, 11, and 12, pages 122 - 123.

Reminder: Wednesday, October 19 is a Late-Start Wednesday.

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october 10 - 12, 2011

Econ -  Students are finishing Chapter 5, Section 2 which deals with Supply Shifts and the Elasticity of Supply. The assignment for October 10 is to read section 2 (pages 117 - 123), and to complete the handout for the section.

Tomorrow there will be an in-class review activity, and the Chapter 5 test will be on Wednesday, October 12.
AP Econ -  Students are to read Chapter 5, which deals with The United States in the Global Economy (pages 85 - 99).

Today we are covering the Foreign Currency Market. There will be no assignment.

Students will answer one free-response type question in class today.

Tomorrow there will be a practice test, and the Chapter 5 test will be on Wednesday, October 12.

Reminder: Wednesday, October 12 is a Late-Start Wednesday.

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october 7, 2011

Econ -  Students are reading Chapter 5, Section 2 which deals with Supply Shifts and the Elasticity of Supply. The assignment for October 6 is to read section 2 (pages 117 - 123), and to answer questions 1 - 6 on page 123.

AP Econ -  Students are to read Chapter 5, which deals with The United States in the Global Economy (pages 85 - 99).

Today we are covering the Foreign Currency Market. There will be no assignment over the weekend.

Have a terrific weekend.

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october 6, 2011

Econ -  Students are beginning Chapter 5, which deals with Supply and the Law of Supply. The assignment for October 6 is to read section 1 (pages 112 - 116). There is a handout for students to complete with the section.

AP Econ -  Students are to read Chapter 5, which deals with The United States in the Global Economy (pages 85 - 99).

Today's assignment is to read pages 90 - 92 (This section deals with Comparative Advantage and Gains through Trade). In class, students are to answer to questions 4 and 5 on page 102. These assignments are due tomorrow, October 7.

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october 5, 2011

Fall Break: Monday and Tuesday, October 3 and 4. There will be an assignment posted for October 5 before school resumes (I will be absent October 5).

Econ -  Students are beginning Chapter 5, which deals with Supply and the Law of Supply. The assignment for October 5 is to read section 1 (pages 112 - 116). While reading, students will complete an outlining activity for the section. Afterward, students will answer questions 1 - 6, page 116.

AP Econ -  Students are required to bring their textbooks to class on October 5. We are beginning Chapter 5, which deals with The United States in the Global Economy (pages 85 - 99).

Today's assignment is to read pages 85 - 89 (STOP at Quick Review 5.1). In class, students are to write complete answers to questions 1, 2, and 3 on page 102. These assignments are to be handed in to the substitute.

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