Primary Grade: 12
Grade Range: 11, 12
Credit Equivalency:
Semester: 0.5 Credits
Full year: 1 Credit
COURSE DESCRIPTION
NCAA Eligible Course
Economics presents an overview of microeconomics and macroeconomics. It discusses economic theories, economic systems, various economic concepts, and the global economy. Students will examine the economy of the United States in depth and compare it to other economies. Students will also explore personal banking and how to prepare for their financial future.
COURSE TOPICS
- Introduction to Economics
- Economic Systems
- Opportunity Cost
- Production Possibilities
- Free Enterprise
- Supply and Demand
- Graphing Supply and Demand
- Equilibrium and Prices
- Market Structure
- Business and Labor
- Money and Banking
- Personal Finance
- Financial Markets
- Economic Performance
- Economic Challenges
- Government and Economy
- Taxes and Spending
- The Global Economy
TEACHER SERVICES
All course teachers are certified, subject-area content experts. The teacher will grade student assessments and provide detailed feedback. The course teacher is available to answer student questions via email, during scheduled office hours, or by virtual appointment. The teacher will carry out documented modifications and accommodations that are applicable to the online course. Progress monitoring and supplemental material will be provided by the teacher as needed.
AUTO-GRADED COURSE
Auto-graded courses are self-paced, multimodal, and standards-aligned. Students progress independently and are assessed frequently through weekly checkpoints and Mastery Assessments. Upon submission of assessments, students receive immediate answers and feedback and can mark the completion of work via a completion button in the learning management system. These courses allow students to work at their own pace and spend the necessary time on course content to ensure mastery.