Text: Economics: Principles and Practices by Clayton

 

Major Topics of the Course (A rewording of the California State Teaching Standards)

12.1 Common economic terms, concepts, and economic reasoning

12.2 The elements of America’s market economy in a global setting

12.3 The influence of the federal government on the American economy

12.4 The elements of America’s labor market in a global setting

12.5 The overall economic behavior of the U.S. economy

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Grades are on a point system.

Scale (in Percentage)        100 – 90 A 89 – 80   B 79 – 70   C 69 –55    D  55 & below   F

 

Types of Assignments

·        Terms: Define and implement terms found in the readings

·        Textbook assignments (Teacher developed questions & questions from the book) (5 Points)   

·        Current Events: Due every week; on the last day of the week (10 Points each)

·        Notebook: I will collect it twice this semester

o       It includes notes, assignment sheet and explanations of assignments

·        Other assignments (political cartoons, simulations, etc.)

·        Participation in class discussions (Graded 2 twice this semester at 20 points each)

 

Types of Projects

·        Group Project on a firm, personality, legislation, or organization important to Economics.

·        Opinion Essay regarding "the minimum wage,"  "rent control" and "the best way to decrease drug abuse."

·        Opinion Essay regarding government intervention into the economy

·        Stock Market Simulation Project

 

Types of Exams

·        Tests are worth between 50-75 points

·        Types of questions are mainly multiple choice, true/ false and essay

o       Other types include involve interpreting charts and political cartoons

·        Quizzes are worth between 10 to 30 points

 

 Late Work & Make Up Work

·        Late work is worth ½ credit. You must turn it in within a week of the due date

·        MAKE UP assignments because of absence: Students must make the assignment within a week of when I assigned it

·        If it is a test or quiz, you must make an appointment with me to do it either before school or during lunch

 

 

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES:

I am sure your parents have taught you good manners, so most of this should go without saying, but I put it in writing here so that there will be no misunderstanding.

CLASSROOM RULES:

1. Be silent when someone else is talking
2. Raise your hand and wait for me to call on you if you wish to speak.
3. Be prepared when the bell rings. Have a pen and piece of paper out.
4. No food or beverages in the classroom. Water in a clear container is fine.
5. Do not cheat on assignments, tests, or papers. When I catch you, you will receive an automatic zero for the assignment. Do not plagiarize from written sources or from the web. Since plagiarism is easy to catch, it is always better to hand in your work and get a C- than someone else’s and get an F.  

Mr. DeLarme’s

ECONOMICS

Class

 

Both my child and I have read this class outline and understand what Mr. DeLarme expects from him/her.

STUDENT’S NAME (PLEASE PRINT) _________________________________________

CIRCLE PERIOD #           2                 3                   

STUDENT’S SIGNATURE ___________________________________________________

 

Please Cut off and return to Mr. DeLarme