AP Microeconomics

Description

Last year the Helen’s students achieved an average of 4.33.

Why do some products cost more than others? What determines supply and demand? Why is petrol heavily taxed? How do companies like Amazon, Apple, and Walmart compete?

In AP Microeconomics, you’ll explore how individuals and businesses make decisions that shape our economy. You’ll learn about:

• How consumers decide what to buy and how many hours to work
• How businesses determine prices, wages, and production levels
• How different market structures—like monopolies and competitive markets—affect business strategies
• The benefits and challenges of international trade
• The role of government in regulating markets and addressing economic inefficiencies

Throughout the course, you’ll analyze economic outcomes through the lens of efficiency and fairness, helping you understand the real-world impact of economic policies. Whether you’re interested in business, government, or just want a strong foundation in economic principles, this course will give you the tools to think like an economist.

Ready to explore the forces that drive our economy? This is the course for you!

Course Structure

This course is designed to prepare students for the AP Microeconomics exam through a rigorous, college-level curriculum. We will use a primary textbook supplemented by outside readings, Khan Academy videos, AP Classroom resources, and interactive activities.

A key part of the course will be exam-style practice, including assignments drawn from previous AP exams. Students can expect:

• Bi-weekly quizzes
• Weekly assignments, which may include online activities, free-response questions, and multiple-choice practice
• Approximately 6 hours of independent work per week outside of live sessions
• All live sessions will be recorded and posted for review.

Course Units

• Basic Economic Concepts
• Supply and Demand Production, Cost, and the Perfect Competition Model
• Imperfect Competition
• Factor Markets
• Market Failure and the Role of Government

This structured approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of microeconomic principles, equipping students with the skills needed for both the AP exam and real-world economic analysis.

Who should enroll?

This class is only for high school students in grades 9-12 who are able to commit to serious study for the duration of the course. The class will be rigorous and is designed as such to enable students to effectively engage with the principles of economics at an advanced level and perform well on the AP exam. You should also like looking at graphs!

Prerequisite

Students should have completed Algebra 1

Technology Requirements

• High speed, broadband Internet
• Sound card, microphone, and camera for live sessions
• Streaming video capabilities to watch recorded lectures and or assigned videos
• Weekly assignments are downloaded into Canvas as PDF or Word document files
• Homework is uploaded as a PDF or Word document as stated in the assignment

Evaluation and Feedback

Students will receive comments and individualized feedback on their assignments. Each week there will be some set work which I will mark. And in addition to this , students will be required to complete practice exam questions after each unit on the College Board website, which tracks student progress throughout the course. Student questions will be attended to as promptly as possible. I try to respond to e-mails within 24 hours. Assignments are normally graded within a week’s time. Students receive feedback and guidance as a regular part of the course. Contact: hharrold[at]aimacademy.online

Communication

Parents should contact me before enrolling their child if they are unsure about their learner’s ability to complete this course. Please indicate your child’s grade level, experience with economics, overall academic abilities, and any other major time commitments. Parental communication during the course will also be attended to as promptly as possible.

Class Sample and Intro Video