IB Economics Syllabus

Mr. Scott
Email: mscott@bishopamat.org
Amat ext. 7402
Class Website: http://mrscottecon.blogspot.com
This course fulfills the senior requirement for economics. Students are enrolled for a full year and complete the IB Economics SL curriculum. They are required to complete both the IB internal and external assessments.

Grading: 50% Tests and Quizzes
30% Internal Assessment/Projects
10% Classwork and Participation
10% Homework

Textbook: Economics by Paul Krugman & Robin Wells, (Worth, 2005)

Summer Reading: Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by John Perkins (Plume, 2004)

Supplemental Reading: Naked Economics by Charles Wheelan (Norton, 2010)


Internal and External Assessments:

Internal assessment consists of a portfolio of four commentaries based on news media extracts that link economic theory to real-world situations. The external assessment involves two written examination papers. Paper one consists of a choice of one of four extended response questions based on the five main sections of the course. Paper two consists of a choice of three of five data-response questions.

Required Materials:

Binder or folder for handouts with college rule loose-leaf
Black or blue pens, red pen, # 2 pencils
Calculator for basic mathematical equations


Expectations:

1) Approach your studies with the motivation, determination, and commitment that an IB course requires.

2) Complete all reading assignments by the assigned date. Students are expected to budget their time and complete their reading in an environment that is conducive to study.

3) Complete all written assignments by the date on which they are due. Late work will be severely penalized.

4) Make-up assignments that are missed because of illness, sports, or extra-curricular activities as specified in Lancer Life. Because of the block schedule, make-up assignments should be given to Mr. Scott in the College Center if class is not scheduled the day you return to school.

5) Work in a cooperative and responsible manner. Students should seek assistance from either Mr. Scott or one of their classmates whenever they are absent to be aware of what took place in the missed class period(s).

6) Bring required materials to class each day.

7) Follow all policies and regulations as indicated in Lancer Life regarding conduct and behavior.

8) Students are expected to engage in independent study and review in addition to regular class requirements in order to prepare for the IB external assessment in May. Additional review sessions which are optional, but highly recommended, will be scheduled as needed.

9) Specific reminders:

Be courteous and respectful toward one another and the teacher at all times.
Act respectfully during times of prayer and during religious services.
Be on-time to class.
Do not talk in class unless you are appropriately answering a question or participating in a group activity.
Sit in your assigned seat and do not wander during class.
Do not do work for other courses during this period.
Do not put your books away before the end of class.
Hall passes are only given to the infirmary or in the case of an emergency.
Do not write or carve on the desks.
Do not write on or keep handouts from classroom sets.
Food, beverages, or gum are not allowed inside or near the classroom.
Be cooperative with and follow the directions of substitute teachers.
Act politely toward guest speakers and other visitors.
Do not fool around with programmable calculators during class. Violators will have their calculators seized.
Wireless communication is not permitted to be used during class.

Revised 8/10