Economics Course Syllabus
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Mr. Julio Quintero
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Course Description
"Economics is the science of purposeful human actions and their unintended or overlooked consequences. Economic
theory examines the choices people make and the way these decisions affect others. Since all actions have
consequences, it is important to trace the logical sequence of events arising from people's choices. Applying economic
theory to a wide variety of everyday situations enables us to view the world in an unexpected and exciting way."
Course Outcomes
Students will know and understand that…
 Scarcity impacts everyone
 Markets best provide society’s wants and needs
 Businesses are driven by profit incentive
 Economies measurements help us understand the economy
 Government policies influence economic performance
Course Scope and Sequence:
Below is the course scope and sequence.
Unit Name:
Unit 1: Scarcity
Unit 2: Markets
Unit 3: Business and
Labor Markets
Unit 4: Measuring the
Economy and Fiscal Policy
Essential Questions
How does scarcity impact your life?
Is there any such thing as a free lunch?
What is a market and what are its essential features and preconditions?
What sets the price?
Why do businesses succeed? Why do businesses fail?
How does competition affect the marketplace?
Can one measure the economy?
What are the problems with economic statistics and data?
Instructional Methods
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Reading is the backbone of this course. Do it, do it all, and don’t get behind!
Writing is another foundational piece in this course. You will become better writers and I would encourage you
to take advantage of the opportunities to rewrite and revise your work.
Examinations and quizzes . You will be measure by the common assessments and quizzes given in this class.
Lectures will occur during most chapters and within every unit.
Learning activities and homework will vary greatly and provide you the opportunity to apply your skills and
problem solve by tackling current issues and scenarios. Things like speeches, presentations, debates, Socratic
seminars, films, primary source analysis, current events, etc. will be omnipresent throughout the course.
Reading notes will be the primary source of homework.
Grading
The following is a breakdown of school wide grading categories and weighting:
Type 1: Common Assessments
Type 2: Other type of assessments
Practice: Homework and class assignments
65%
20%
15%
Students are expected submit assignments on a regular basis, adhere to deadlines, and have a valid excuse for missing
class. Missing assignments in the case of an excused absence must be submitted on the day you return to class. It
is your responsibility to contact or email your teacher for assignments when absent.
Retake Policy
Students have the opportunity to re-do or retake all Type 1 assignments. Essays can be re-done as many times
throughout the semester in order to improve their grade. Quizzes cannot be re-taken, but students will have the
opportunity to make “corrections” to quizzes in order to receive credit on any incorrect assignments.
School-wide grading scale
A
B
C
D
F
below
100-92
91-83
82-74
73 - 65
64 and
Mr. Quintero’s Classroom Expectations
Real simple…keep it R.E.A.L.!!!
1. Be Respectful…to myself, your classmates, and our classroom.
2. Be Engaged…in class to the best of your abilities at all times.
3. Be Accountable…for your actions and for your learning.
4. Be Living, Laughing, & Learning always! (i.e. bring your personality into the learning process!)
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you consent to your child to watch the educational feature films listed above. Your signature also indicates that you
understand the School-wide Plagiarism Policy
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