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Finding the Demand Curve - AP Economics Activity
We want students to discover and wonder about the world around us. That is at the core of social science education. How do we explain the world...
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AP® Macro
AP® Macroeconomics: FRQ Rules of the Road
Let’s face it, poorly answered free response questions are hard on both teachers and students. Most students shudder at the thought of answering the...
Adding Variety to Your AP Econ Class
It's the middle of the school year. The students you had hooked ever since your first week of activities are now starting to feel the grind of the...
Hitting the Ground Running: Top Tips for a Beginning AP® Macro Teacher
Teaching Advanced Placement® classes can be daunting. You’ll ask yourself questions like “what is the rigor?”; “How do I test them?”; “Should I stick...
My Favorite Day of the AP® Year...
The test is over! Your students feel much better and relieved now that the exam is over. Score releases are in the distant future. You feel relieved...
AP® Macro: Tying it All Together
Over the years I’ve come to realize that, like any other subject, Macroeconomics is best retained when connections are made. It is for this reason...
Cramming (the Right Way) for the AP® Economics Exams
There is less than a month until the AP® Econ exams. It is crunch time for students—especially those taking multiple AP®exams. These exams can be a...
Top 5 Tips for the AP® Econ Exams
So, it’s almost time for the AP Economics exams. Hopefully, you have started a countdown. If not, that is step one. You want to remind students (so...
AP® Macro: The Pen Auction—A Lesson in Inflation
Inflation is defined as a rise in the general level of prices over time. For some students, it can be difficult to comprehend unless they actually...