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Topics 1.1 - 1.4 Three "FREE" Response Questions
| eVideos -- Short Videos: |
| eWorkbook Activities Interactive: |
| (3 min. or less, along with 3 multiple choice questions) |
| eWorkbook Activities Interactive: |
NOTE: The 14 questions below are identical to the 14 questions above.
The graph above is MOVEABLE; the graph below is DRAWABLE.
The graph above is MOVEABLE; the graph below is DRAWABLE.
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Topics 1.1 - 1.4 Basic Economics Concepts Baseball Game
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Topic 1.6 Consumer Choice (Utility Maximization)
| eVideos -- Short Videos: |
| eWorkbook Activities Interactive: |
| (3 min. or less, along with 3 multiple choice questions) |
Topic 1.4 PPC Comparative Advantage, Part III (Input vs. Output)
Students have 10 minutes to prepare for the FRQs, prior to
starting on the three FRQs:
#1 Long Question 5 minutes to prepare rubric
#2 Short-Question 2 1/2 minutes to prepare rubric
#3 Short-Question 2 1/2 minutes to prepare rubric
The multiple choice section of the exam is roughly 67% of the exam
and the FRQs section is roughly 33% of the exam.
Directions on how to teach students to set up a rubric:
1) On the links below, you will see an interactive rubric plus
the ability to show how the answer is scored.
2) To see the scoring guidelines (rubric) on the links below,
scroll down the website.
2) Have students write their answers to the FRQ question
on a separate sheet of paper making sure they label
their answers (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, etc.) and separate
each answer with a space. (12 1/2 minutes)
3) When the time is up, use the interactive answers located
next to the questions in the links below and have the
students either yell out the correct answer and asking
students who wants to explain why.
starting on the three FRQs:
#1 Long Question 5 minutes to prepare rubric
#2 Short-Question 2 1/2 minutes to prepare rubric
#3 Short-Question 2 1/2 minutes to prepare rubric
The multiple choice section of the exam is roughly 67% of the exam
and the FRQs section is roughly 33% of the exam.
Directions on how to teach students to set up a rubric:
1) On the links below, you will see an interactive rubric plus
the ability to show how the answer is scored.
2) To see the scoring guidelines (rubric) on the links below,
scroll down the website.
2) Have students write their answers to the FRQ question
on a separate sheet of paper making sure they label
their answers (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, etc.) and separate
each answer with a space. (12 1/2 minutes)
3) When the time is up, use the interactive answers located
next to the questions in the links below and have the
students either yell out the correct answer and asking
students who wants to explain why.
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Topics 1.1 - 1.4 Multiple Choice Questions
The Baseball Game below will take an entire 55-minute class
period if played correctly. Read the Baseball Rules so you
understand how to set up the students inside your classroom.
If you can, try to send two students to teacher's computer
system to either type in their answers or draw their answers.
period if played correctly. Read the Baseball Rules so you
understand how to set up the students inside your classroom.
If you can, try to send two students to teacher's computer
system to either type in their answers or draw their answers.
Directions:
A, B, C, D, and E Answers Cards for Students to Hold Up in the Air
1) print or copy enough A - E cutout cards from the pdf below.
2) cut the letters out in rectangles and put them in a piles of A - E.
3) make a stack of A - E cards for each student in the class
4) show the multiple choice questions in the links below.
5) have the students hold up their answer after reading the
questions and answers A - E and giving them time to think.
6) continue with each question.
https://reffonomics.comABCDEanswers.pdf
A, B, C, D, and E Answers Cards for Students to Hold Up in the Air
1) print or copy enough A - E cutout cards from the pdf below.
2) cut the letters out in rectangles and put them in a piles of A - E.
3) make a stack of A - E cards for each student in the class
4) show the multiple choice questions in the links below.
5) have the students hold up their answer after reading the
questions and answers A - E and giving them time to think.
6) continue with each question.
https://reffonomics.comABCDEanswers.pdf
| FRQs on Utility: |
Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts
• Topic 1.1 Scarcity and Economic Systems
• Topic 1.2 Resource Allocation and Marginal Analysis
• Topic 1.3 Production Possibilities Curve
• Topic 1.4 Comparative Advantage and Trade
• Topic 1.5 Cost Benefit Analysis
• Topic 1.6 Marginal Analysis and Consumer Choice
• Topic 1.1 Scarcity and Economic Systems
• Topic 1.2 Resource Allocation and Marginal Analysis
• Topic 1.3 Production Possibilities Curve
• Topic 1.4 Comparative Advantage and Trade
• Topic 1.5 Cost Benefit Analysis
• Topic 1.6 Marginal Analysis and Consumer Choice
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| eMultiple Choice Questions: |
| You might have to minimize your computer screen for the Baseball Game. |
| eWorkbook Activities Interactive: |
| You might have to minimize your computer screen to 80% to view the FRQs below in their entirety. |
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| Unit 1 Basic Economic Concepts |
| Week 2 |
Below are lessons for Unit 1: Topics 1.3 - 1.6 aligned to the AP® Microeconomics CED.
You will have textbook readings, short videos with 3 multiple choice questions, workbook
assignments, multiple choice questions, "free" response questions and much more.
These resources can be displayed on the instructor's projection system inside the classroom,
or the instructor can copy the links and give to the students as homework.
Link to the AP® Microeconomics CED (Course and Exam Description) to see in-depth
coverage on each of the topics listed below for Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts.
You will have textbook readings, short videos with 3 multiple choice questions, workbook
assignments, multiple choice questions, "free" response questions and much more.
These resources can be displayed on the instructor's projection system inside the classroom,
or the instructor can copy the links and give to the students as homework.
Link to the AP® Microeconomics CED (Course and Exam Description) to see in-depth
coverage on each of the topics listed below for Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts.
| Principles of Microeconomics |
| Remember, you still have all of the resources and assessments that The College Board® provides for you and your students. |
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