1. C URRICULUM N IGHT AP Macroeconomics

2. W HO AM I? Originally from Baltimore, MD 12 years in various supply chain management roles B.S. Transportation and Logistics—University of Maryland at College Park M.B.A. from Marist College—Poughkeepsie, NY Ed.S. Argosy University Doctoral Student— Curriculum and Instruction—Argosy University Third year teacher

3. W HAT WILL MY CHILD LEARN THIS YEAR ? Unit 1—Fundamental Economic Concepts Unit 2—Microeconomic Concepts Unit 3—Macroeconomic Concepts Unit 4—International Economics Unit 5—Personal Finance All from Honors plus: Measurement of Economic Performance National Income and Price Determination Financial Sector Inflation, Unemployment, and Stabilization Policies Economic Growth and Productivity Open Economy: International Trade HonorsAP Macroeconomics

4. H OW WILL YOU ASSESS MY CHILD ’ S LEARNING ? Unit essential questions DBQ essays/Gateway Prep Projects Unit tests & quizzes Homework/Classwork Participation in class lecture/discussion Collaborative group activities End of Course Test (EOCT)

5. H OW WILL GRADES BE DETERMINED ? P LUS 10 POINTS

6. F ORMAL A SSESSMENT End of Course Test (EOCT) – State Advanced Placement Test – Administered by College Board 130 minutes 60 Multiple Choice One long and two short essays 5-pt scale **Exam is in May**

7. H OMEWORK ? YES! At a minimum, if there is no formal homework, students should be reviewing class notes and reading outlined the assigned chapters. Work on personal finance project – due October 2 nd.

8. R ESOURCES ? Help is ALWAYS available by appointment. I am available most days before and after school. http://mrzittlesclassroom.pbworks.com http://www.amazon.com/Microeconomics- Macroeconomics-2012-2013-Examinations- ebook/dp/B0055Y8HRO http://www.amazon.com/Microeconomics- Macroeconomics-2012-2013-Examinations- ebook/dp/B0055Y8HRO www.reffonomics.com www.collegeboard.com

9. H OW CAN I KEEP TRACK OF MY CHILD ’ S PROGRESS ? Sign up for Gwinnett Parent Portal Electronic progress reports emailed every two weeks Printed Progress reports Convey concerns via e-mail or by phone Schedule a parent/teacher conference

10. T HANKS FOR COMING TONIGHT ! Please feel free to contact me at: Robert_zittle@gwinnett.k12.ga.us www.mrzittlesclassroom.pbworks.com http://twitter.com/mrZittle Cell – 404-803-7810

11. QUESTIONS?