AP MACROECONOMICS Joel Wussler

Background B.A. Economics East Stroudsburg University 5 Years in banking/commercial lending Teacher Certification UNC Charlotte Masters of Classroom Technology Wilkes University Taught in Charlotte, NC for 3 years In the district since 1999 West and South

Goals of the Course Gain an understanding of the general workings of our economy and how the government attempts to influence it Prepare for the AP Exam in May Fulfill their 12th Grade Social Studies requirement

Assessment Marking Period Grade Unit Tests/Project 75% Current Events 10% Quizzes/Homework/Other 15% Final Exam Free Response 33% Multiple Choice (60 questions) 67% Semester 3rd MP Grade 40% 4th MP Grade 40% Core Assessments (2 x 5%) 10% Final Exam 10%

AP Exam – May 15 Other Information Textbook Student Access to Information Schoolwires AP Exam – May 15 Contacting me E-mail is always most efficient jwussler@cbsd.org