1. Welcome to Back to School Night! Robert Olson AP Macroeconomics

2. Rob Olson B.A., M.S. Ed. University of Pennsylvania 13 years at Central Bucks East 14 years in the field of education Contact Information Rolson@cbsd.org macrolson.wikispaces.com Work: (267) 893-2372

3. Course goals: To prepare students for the college board’s advanced placement test. To develop fundamental economic literacy. To encourage students to become informed, active participants in our democracy. To develop analytic skills.

4. Units of Study Getting Acquainted With Economics –Basics of supply and demand, economic modeling, etc. The Macroeconomy –Understanding GDP, inflation, unemployment, aggregate models. Fiscal Policy –Taxes and government spending policy. Monetary Policy and the Financial System –The Federal Reserve, banking, and financial assets. International Economics and Growth –Comparative advantage, exchange rates, etc.

5. Assessments Standard Assessments –Comprehensive multiple choice exam –Essay exam –Portfolio projects Additional Assessments –Unit Exams –Quizzes –Projects

6. Resources Text –The Economy Today – Bradley Schiller Princeton Review or Kaplan test review books Internet –apcentral.collegeboard.com

7. Important Dates to Remember April 15 Registration deadline May 15: Test FOR MORE INFO OR TO REGISTER ONLINE... APCENTRAL.COLLEGEBOARD.COM

8. Getting ready for the exam…. Weekly test preparation sessions after school are available to students beginning in April.

9. Please feel welcome to leave your contact information and additional notes on a 3x5 note card.