Daily+Agendas+B+2013-2014

Important Dates:

 * Macro Quiz: 10 APR
 * Trade Quiz: 14 APR
 * Development Quiz: 22 APR

Monday, March 10, 2014

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * Policy Recommendation
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * ILPs & Comments
 * HL: Math and Econ
 * SL: Macroeconomic Policies & Protectionist Policies
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Working with your team, create a comprehensive lesson on your assigned topic.
 * It must include all relevant definitions and graphs, as well as example problems.
 * You will give your lesson to the rest of class on Tuesday, March 18.
 * This counts as a quiz worth 20 points.
 * Reminders:
 * none

Friday, February 28, 2014

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * Policy Recommendation
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Policy Recommendation due 10 MAR.
 * Reminders:
 * none

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * Policy Recommendation
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Policy Recommendation due 10 MAR.
 * Reminders:
 * none

Monday, February 24, 2014

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * Quiz
 * Homework Assigned:
 * none
 * Reminders:
 * none

Thursday, February 20, 2014

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * Review for quiz.
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Study for quiz.
 * Reminders:
 * Micro quiz on 24 FEB.

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * HL ONLY: Outline Chapter 11
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * HL ONLY: Philips Curve
 * Homework Assigned:
 * HL ONLY: Read about Philips Curve in Chapter 18
 * Reminders:
 * IAs
 * IA #3 due Friday, 14 FEB.
 * "Replacement" IAs are also due Friday, 14 FEB.
 * You are 100% on your own when working on a replacement IA.
 * A replacement IA only affects your IB score, not your SAS grade.
 * Micro quiz on 24 FEB.

Friday, February 14, 2014

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * HL ONLY: Compare and contrast the four market structures.
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * HL ONLY: Theory of the Firm
 * HL ONLY: Price Discrimination
 * Homework Assigned:
 * HL ONLY: Outline Chapter 11
 * Reminders:
 * Tuesday will be another HL ONLY day.
 * SL students need to come to class as normal, but will be released early.
 * IAs
 * IA #3 due Friday, 14 FEB.
 * "Replacement" IAs are also due Friday, 14 FEB.
 * You are 100% on your own when working on a replacement IA.
 * A replacement IA only affects your IB score, not your SAS grade.
 * Micro quiz on 24 FEB.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * HL ONLY: Theory of the Firm
 * Homework Assigned:
 * HL ONLY: Compare and contrast the four market structures.
 * Reminders:
 * Wednesday and Friday are HL ONLY days.
 * SL students need to come to class as normal, but will be released early.
 * IAs
 * IA #3 due Friday, 14 FEB.
 * "Replacement" IAs are also due Friday, 14 FEB.
 * You are 100% on your own when working on a replacement IA.
 * A replacement IA only affects your IB score, not your SAS grade.
 * Micro quiz on 24 FEB.

Monday, February 10, 2014

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * IA work day
 * Homework Assigned:
 * none
 * Reminders:
 * Wednesday and Friday are HL ONLY days.
 * SL students need to come to class as normal, but will be released early.
 * IAs
 * IA #3 due Friday, 14 FEB.
 * You may submit an //**outline**// for feedback. The deadline is Monday, 27 JAN. This is completely optional.
 * "Replacement" IAs are also due Friday, 14 FEB.
 * You are 100% on your own when working on a replacement IA.
 * A replacement IA only affects your IB score, not your SAS grade.


 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * team building exercise
 * Homework Assigned:
 * none
 * Reminders:
 * IAs
 * IA #3 due Friday, 14 FEB.
 * You may submit an //**outline**// for feedback. The deadline is Monday, 27 JAN. This is completely optional.
 * "Replacement" IAs are also due Friday, 14 FEB.
 * You are 100% on your own when working on a replacement IA.
 * A replacement IA only affects your IB score, not your SAS grade.

Friday, January 24, 2014

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * IA work day
 * Homework Assigned:
 * none
 * Reminders:
 * IAs
 * IA #3 due Friday, 14 FEB.
 * You may submit an //**outline**// for feedback. The deadline is Monday, 27 JAN. This is completely optional.
 * "Replacement" IAs are also due Friday, 14 FEB.
 * You are 100% on your own when working on a replacement IA.
 * A replacement IA only affects your IB score, not your SAS grade.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * quiz
 * Homework Assigned:
 * none
 * Reminders:
 * Our next class (Friday) is an IA work day!
 * IAs
 * IA #3 due Friday, 14 FEB.
 * You may submit an //**outline**// for feedback. The deadline is Monday, 27 JAN. This is completely optional.
 * "Replacement" IAs are also due Friday, 14 FEB.
 * You are 100% on your own when working on a replacement IA.
 * A replacement IA only affects your IB score, not your SAS grade.

Monday, January 20, 2014

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * review for quiz
 * Homework Assigned:
 * study for quiz
 * Reminders:
 * Quiz: Wednesday, 22 JAN.
 * C31, C32, and IB Test requirements.
 * IAs
 * IA #3 due Friday, 14 FEB.
 * You may submit an //**outline**// for feedback. The deadline is Monday, 27 JAN. This is completely optional.
 * "Replacement" IAs are also due Friday, 14 FEB.
 * You are 100% on your own when working on a replacement IA.
 * A replacement IA only affects your IB score, not your SAS grade.

Thursday, January 16, 2014

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * Read chapter 33 and identify the most important topic/section.
 * Using chapter 34 as a guideline, create a list of requirements for each type of Paper 1 and Paper 2 question.
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * IB Test requirements
 * Homework Assigned:
 * none
 * Reminders:
 * Quiz: Wednesday, 22 JAN.
 * C31, C32, and IB Test requirements.
 * IAs
 * IA #3 due Friday, 14 FEB.
 * You may submit an //**outline**// for feedback. The deadline is Monday, 27 JAN. This is completely optional.
 * "Replacement" IAs are also due Friday, 14 FEB.
 * You are 100% on your own when working on a replacement IA.
 * A replacement IA only affects your IB score, not your SAS grade.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * Read chapter 32, create a graphic organizer about the various forms of aid, and outline the rest of the chapter.
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * Aid
 * IAs
 * IA #3 due Friday, 14 FEB.
 * You may submit an //**outline**// for feedback. The deadline is Monday, 27 JAN. This is completely optional.
 * "Replacement" IAs are also due Friday, 14 FEB.
 * You are 100% on your own when working on a replacement IA.
 * A replacement IA only affects your IB score, not your SAS grade.
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Read chapter 33 and identify the most important topic/section.
 * Using chapter 34 as a guideline, create a list of requirements for each type of Paper 1 and Paper 2 question.
 * Reminders:
 * Quiz: Wednesday, 22 JAN.
 * C31, C32, and IB Test requirements.

Friday, January 10, 2014

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * Read and outline chapter 31
 * Find examples of FDI in your developing country
 * bring CC
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * Aid
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Read chapter 32, create a graphic organizer about the various forms of aid, and outline the rest of the chapter.
 * Reminders:
 * none

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * strengths/weaknesses
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * FDI
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Read and outline chapter 31
 * Find examples of FDI in your developing country
 * bring CC
 * Reminders:
 * none

FROM NOW TO EXAMS:

 * TEST #2
 * Dates
 * 21 NOV for A classes
 * 22 NOV for B class
 * Test Format
 * Full Paper 1 (parts A & B)
 * Only covers material from Micro and Macro
 * Parts B & C of Paper 2
 * Primarily focuses on Trade and Development
 * Can crossover into Micro and Macro, too
 * Test Instructions
 * You must do one set of Paper 1 questions and one set of Paper 2 questions.
 * You cannot mix and match from different sets.
 * All answers must be on lined paper.
 * Do not write on the back side of the lined paper!!!
 * Staple your answers on top of your test.
 * Be sure your name is on your answers and your test.
 * If the sub indicates that you did anything suspicious during the test, you will be guilty of academic dishonesty.


 * QUIZ
 * Dates
 * 27 NOV for A classes
 * 28 NOV for B class
 * Quiz format
 * NOT IB STYLE
 * Could be multiple choice, short answer, fill in the blanks, etc.
 * Only content from Chapters 27–30 will be covered.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * IA work day
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Read and outline chapter 29 due Thu
 * Reminders:
 * IA#2 final version due by end of the school day 14 NOV
 * Optional draft of IA#2 is due by end of the school day 06 NOV

Friday, November 1, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * Read and outline chapter 28 (measuring development)
 * For each statistic mentioned in C28, find the real stat for your two countries.
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * C28: Alphabet Soup
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Read and outline chapter 29 due Thu
 * Reminders:
 * Tuesday is an IA work day
 * IA#2 final version due by end of the school day 14 NOV
 * Optional draft of IA#2 is due by end of the school day 06 NOV

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * Read and outline chapter 27 (development)
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * Intro to development
 * Selected 2 countries
 * IA#1 returned
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Read and outline chapter 28 (measuring development)
 * For each statistic mentioned in C28, find the real stat for your two countries.
 * Reminders:
 * IA#2 final version due by end of the school day 14 NOV
 * Optional draft of IA#2 is due by end of the school day 06 NOV

Monday, October 28, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * Read and outline chapter 20 (income distribution)
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * Lorenz curve, taxes
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Read and outline chapter 27 (development)
 * Reminders:
 * none

Thursday, October 24, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * HL ONLY: read and outline chapter 26 (terms of trade)
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * All the HL only topics from International Economics
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Read and outline chapter 20 (income distribution)
 * Reminders:
 * none

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * test
 * Homework Assigned:
 * HL ONLY: read and outline chapter 26 (terms of trade)
 * Reminders:
 * Our next class is an HL ONLY day. SL student must check in for attendance.

Friday, October 18, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * review for test
 * Homework Assigned:
 * See below
 * Reminders:
 * IA due 18 OCT
 * Test on 21 OCT

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * Trading Blocs WS
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * Trading Blocs
 * IB Test format
 * Homework Assigned:
 * See below
 * Reminders:
 * IA due 18 OCT
 * Test on 21 OCT'

Monday, October 14, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * Read and outline C25
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * Trading Blocs
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Trading Blocs WS
 * Reminders:
 * IA due 18 OCT
 * Test on 22 OCT

Thursday, October 10, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * Balance of Payments WS
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * Balance of Payments
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Read and outline C25
 * Reminders:
 * IA due 18 OCT
 * Test on 22 OCT

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * Balance of Payments WS
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Balance of Payments WS
 * Reminders:
 * IA due 18 OCT

Friday, September 27, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * Balance of Payments WS
 * Homework Assigned:
 * none (see below)
 * Reminders:
 * IA DRAFT due 27 SEP

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * Exchange rates WS
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * Reviewed exchange rates
 * IA Intervention
 * Homework Assigned:
 * none (see below)
 * Reminders:
 * IA DRAFT due 27 SEP

Monday, September 23, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * IA work day
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Finish exchange rate WS as needed
 * Reminders:
 * IA due 27 SEP

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * Read and outline C23 (exchange rates)
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * Exchange rates WS
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Finish WS as needed
 * Reminders:
 * Monday is an IA work day
 * IA due 27 SEP

Monday, September 16, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * TTSQ Quiz
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Read and outline C23 (exchange rates)
 * Reminders:
 * IA due 27 SEP

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * Review C21, 22
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Study for quiz!!!
 * Reminders:
 * TTSQ quiz on Monday

Monday, September 9, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * TTSQ, Part 2
 * Homework Assigned:
 * none
 * Reminders:
 * TTSQ quiz on Monday

Thursday, September 5, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * Visualizing TTSQ
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * TTSQ
 * Homework Assigned:
 * none
 * Reminders:
 * none

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * Read and outline chapters 21 and 22 in CC
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * Visualizing TTSQ
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Finish TTSQ
 * Reminders:
 * none

Friday, August 30, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * AD/AS review quiz
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Read and outline chapters 21 and 22 in CC
 * Reminders:
 * none

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * Macroeconomics review, part 2
 * Homework Assigned:
 * study for quiz!
 * Reminders:
 * Macro quiz Friday

Monday, August 26, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * Macroeconomics review
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Signatures (if needed)
 * Book check (if needed)
 * Reminders:
 * Macro quiz on Friday

Thursday, August 22, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * S&D review quiz
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Signatures (if needed)
 * Book check (if needed)
 * Reminders:
 * Macro quiz on next Friday

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * S&D review: [[file:S&D Review.2013.pdf]]
 * elasticity review: [[file:IB Elastisity Review.2013.pdf]]
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Study for quiz
 * Signatures (if needed)
 * Book check (if needed)
 * Reminders:
 * S&D quiz on Thursday

Friday, August 16, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * signatures
 * book check
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * tour of class wiki
 * S&D review
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Signatures (if needed)
 * Book check (if needed)
 * Reminders:
 * S&D quiz on Thursday

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

 * Assignments Collected/Due:
 * none
 * Topics Discussed, Activities, Classwork:
 * Course Syllabus
 * Homework Assigned:
 * Signatures
 * Book check
 * Reminders:
 * none