Chapter 4 Test
On Tuesday, March 10th, we will take the test for Chapter 4, Demand. There will be about 33 multiple-choice questions. Download the review sheet below. We will spend Monday in class reviewing.
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Economic Systems Slideshow
Everybody is required to create a slideshow that defines the economic systems we see in the world today. This is due at the beginning of class on Monday, February 24th. The rubric is below if you want to download it.
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Gradebook Issues
UPDATE: All grades are correct and up-to-date.
The first thing I will tell you is that I’m very sorry about this. The gradebook has been very messed up. I am nearly done resolving it.
Firstly, the overall grades are now accurate calculations of your grade. They were not before.
Secondly, the test grades were incorrect. I am rescoring them all by hand. Sixth hour has been rescored. 2nd hour will be rescored by tomorrow morning.
I am very sorry for all of these issues. I also remind you that if you are not happy with your test score, you can retake the test during any lunch on Friday or Monday.
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Test: Chapter 1, Decision-Making and Production Possibility Curves
On Wednesday, February 5th, we will have a test on Chapter 1. There will be 22 multiple choice questions. Expect a fair amount of vocabulary and several questions about production possibilities curves. Download the review sheet below.
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Economics Essay Due January 7th
You need to write an essay taking a stand on a topic in economics. As I have said, there are many questions with no absolutely correct answers. Learning to explore these questions, analyze information, and draw your own conclusions is a goal in this course.
The essay is due Tuesday January 7th. You must submit it typed, not handwritten, either on paper, by email, or through Google Docs. Use standard MLA formatting.
Attached, find the four topics you can choose between.
You must cite at least three sources. You may use the textbook as one source, but you cannot use any encyclopedias (including Wikipedia). Make sure to use reliable sources that cite specific facts. Statistics, scholarly studies, and detailed charts far outweigh opinions. below, you can see the graphic which analyzes source reliability. For good sources, consider The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and Yahoo Finance
There are no requirements on length. I recommend a three paragraph essay. You are being scored on your ability to take a coherent stance and back it up with information. Convince me of your opinion!
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Chapter 7 Test: Market Structures and Market Failures
We’re testing on Chapter 7, Market Structures and Market Failures on Wednesday, December 11th. Download the review sheet below.
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Midterm Review Sheets
Below, download the review sheets for the midterm, which is on Wednesday, November 20th and Thursday, November 21st. Read more about it in the last blog post. There are two different review sheets. Day 1 will focus on Chapters 1-3 and Day 2 will focus on Chapters 4-6, which includes demand, supply, and price.
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Midterm: Wednesday, November 20th and Thursday, November 21st
On Wednesday, November 20th and Thursday, November 21st, we will have a midterm in our US Economics class. There will be 35-40 questions each day. Wednesday will focus on Chapters 1-3 and Thursday will focus on Chapters 4-6, which includes demand, supply, and price.
You will work with a partner– listed below. You can bring in any handwritten notes and any printouts from class. You cannot bring photocopies or your own printouts. You cannot use the textbook, or your phone, of course
Hour 2 Partners
| Gordon, James | Drazek, Briana |
| Schoolmaster, Calvin | Miller, Casiana T |
| Hussein, Ali | Karnib, Ayah |
| Albeketawi, Ali | Atwi, Mohamad F |
| Alkafaji, Hadeel A | Albustani, Hassan |
| Tawil, Hadi A | Thabt, Mohammed |
| Alkohaif, Susan | Sherman, Olivia |
| Royal, Dijon | Karnib, Abbass |
| Bartley, Sylvia | Hopkins, Desten |
| Mucker, Myka | Fakih, Fatima |
| Zolnowski, Ania | Jomaa, Hussein |
| Hamade, Michael | Hamood, Niemer |
| Berry, Ahmad | Noureddine, AliRida |
| Saeed, Ahmed A | Murry, Christopher |
| Naughton, Owen | Elharake, Mohamad |
| Obeid, Ibrahim | Atwi, Ali |
| Dewberry, Benjamin | Bazzi, Rani |
Hour 6 Partners
| Aguirre, Andrea | Hadi Said |
| Shamman, Yahya | Elayan, Maya |
| Choucair, Mohammad | Alnakash, Mohammed |
| Abbas, Nadia | Marco Mazzei |
| Nasser, Ahmed | Moheisen, Abdullah |
| Jaber, Danny | McNorton, Ian |
| Almosawi, Abbas H | Hazamy, MohamedAli |
| Beydoun, Amanda | Bazzi, Yakeen |
| Dourra, Malak | Doverspike, Stella |
| Lehr, Lydia N | Saad, Mona B |
| Ramadan, Mohamad | Zokari, Yakoub |
| Hammoud, Zeinab | Saad, Israa |
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Chapter 5 Test: Supply
The Chapter 5 test has officially moved to Monday, November 4th. The review sheet can be downloaded below.
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Chapter 4 Test: We Demand to Be Tested on Demand
On Wednesday, October 15th, there will be a test on Chapter 4: Demand. Download the review sheet below. We will review all day on Tuesday and however much of Monday we can.
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