JULIE MEEKSI have taught AP Macroeconomics since 2003, at Plano East Senior High School, a large suburban school in Plano ISD just north of Dallas. I hold a Masters Degree in Economics Education from the University of Delaware. As a grader of the AP Macroeconomics exam for more than 10 years and several years as a table leader, I have had the chance for exceptional professional development. Based on my experience, I have developed pedagogical strategies for skill and knowledge acquisition to share with participants
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
I am looking forward to meeting you and working with you during our four days together. The goal is for each participant to leave the summer institute better prepared to teach Microeconomics. As we cover the most difficult topics of the two courses you will try some of the strategies and lessons suggested to develop students’ skills in economic analysis. Participants will be given guidance in the AP class syllabuses, AP Classroom, as well as a review of the exams. Participants will be expected to attend the entire week of training and participate in all activities as scheduled.
COURSE AGENDA:
Day 1
AM MICRO
Economic Thinking Activity
Introductions
Course and Exam Description (2 hours)
Websites:
Micro: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-microeconomics
Macro: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-macroeconomics
Equity, Access, Diversity, and Inclusion (1 hour)
PM MICRO
Unit 1 Basic Economic Concepts Strategies and Pedagogical Tools
Strategies: Making Graphing fun
Practice Quiz (best practice- setting students up for success)
Where to find practice questions
Unit 2 Supply and Demand Strategies and Pedagogical Tools
Strategies: In the Chips
Graphing race
Elasticity
Government intervention in market
International Trade
Strategy: Current events
*** Macro teachers an understand of elasticity and the underlying assumptions of perfect competition, while not covered in Macro, will help you to be able to answer student questions and problems with concepts in supply and demand in the market****
Textbook information
End of day reflection
Overlap topics
In Unit 1 of both Micro and Macro are scarcity, production possibilities curve, and comparative advantage
Unit 1 in Micro includes other topics
Unit 1 in Macro includes the basis of demand and supply in a market
International trade is topic 2.9 in Micro and the entire Unit 6 in Macro
Day 2
AM Micro
Unit 3 Production, Cost, Perfect Competition Strategies and Pedagogical Tools
Strategies(Activities): Diminishing Returns game (Making books)
Short run cost curve puzzles
Dr. Cobb’s Shutdown game
Unit 4 Imperfect Competition Strategies and Pedagogical Tools
Monopoly
Strategy: using previous FRQ
Oligopoly and Game Theory
Strategy: Scaffolding
Monopolistic Competition
Unit 5 Factor Markets Strategies and Pedagogical Tools
Strategy: Dr. Schmitt’s activity
PM
Micro
Unit 6 Market Failure and Role of Government
4 Types of Externalities
Hodgin’s Book and Games
AP Classroom Activity (2 hours)
End of day reflection
Day 3
AM
Macro
Unit 2 Economic Indicators and the Business Cycle Strategies and Pedagogical Tools
Strategies: Inflation Activities(Candy CPI), Practice Quiz, Students create a formula chart
Unit 3 National Income and Price Determination
Strategies: graphing race, fiscal policy with multiplier scenarios
‘Writing Workshop’- for AP Macro
PM
Macro
Unit 4 Financial Sector Strategies and Pedagogical Tools
Strategies: Ample Reserves: New Federal Reserve Tools, Money creation FRQ practice, FOMC meeting
Unit 5 Long-Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies
Strategies: Phillips Curves graphing race, Eco growth activity, 3 nation jigsaw activity
Show online teaching tools
End of day reflection
Day 4
AM
Macro
Unit 6 Open Economy Strategies and Pedagogical Tools
Strategies: balance of payments activity, exchange rate graphing activity
Creation of Syllabus or Semester Plan
Assess and Reflect (2 hours)
Using data
FRQ grading
Go over 2026 FRQ
PM
Macro and Micro graph reviews
Macro- Loanable Funds Review
Micro- DWL graphing review
Resource List
Participants- Best Practices
Evaluation
End of day reflection
I am looking forward to meeting you and working with you during our four days together. The goal is for each participant to leave the summer institute better prepared to teach Microeconomics. As we cover the most difficult topics of the two courses you will try some of the strategies and lessons suggested to develop students’ skills in economic analysis. Participants will be given guidance in the AP class syllabuses, AP Classroom, as well as a review of the exams. Participants will be expected to attend the entire week of training and participate in all activities as scheduled.
COURSE AGENDA:
Day 1
AM MICRO
Economic Thinking Activity
Introductions
Course and Exam Description (2 hours)
Websites:
Micro: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-microeconomics
Macro: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-macroeconomics
Equity, Access, Diversity, and Inclusion (1 hour)
PM MICRO
Unit 1 Basic Economic Concepts Strategies and Pedagogical Tools
Strategies: Making Graphing fun
Practice Quiz (best practice- setting students up for success)
Where to find practice questions
Unit 2 Supply and Demand Strategies and Pedagogical Tools
Strategies: In the Chips
Graphing race
Elasticity
Government intervention in market
International Trade
Strategy: Current events
*** Macro teachers an understand of elasticity and the underlying assumptions of perfect competition, while not covered in Macro, will help you to be able to answer student questions and problems with concepts in supply and demand in the market****
Textbook information
End of day reflection
Overlap topics
In Unit 1 of both Micro and Macro are scarcity, production possibilities curve, and comparative advantage
Unit 1 in Micro includes other topics
Unit 1 in Macro includes the basis of demand and supply in a market
International trade is topic 2.9 in Micro and the entire Unit 6 in Macro
Day 2
AM Micro
Unit 3 Production, Cost, Perfect Competition Strategies and Pedagogical Tools
Strategies(Activities): Diminishing Returns game (Making books)
Short run cost curve puzzles
Dr. Cobb’s Shutdown game
Unit 4 Imperfect Competition Strategies and Pedagogical Tools
Monopoly
Strategy: using previous FRQ
Oligopoly and Game Theory
Strategy: Scaffolding
Monopolistic Competition
Unit 5 Factor Markets Strategies and Pedagogical Tools
Strategy: Dr. Schmitt’s activity
PM
Micro
Unit 6 Market Failure and Role of Government
4 Types of Externalities
Hodgin’s Book and Games
AP Classroom Activity (2 hours)
End of day reflection
Day 3
AM
Macro
Unit 2 Economic Indicators and the Business Cycle Strategies and Pedagogical Tools
Strategies: Inflation Activities(Candy CPI), Practice Quiz, Students create a formula chart
Unit 3 National Income and Price Determination
Strategies: graphing race, fiscal policy with multiplier scenarios
‘Writing Workshop’- for AP Macro
PM
Macro
Unit 4 Financial Sector Strategies and Pedagogical Tools
Strategies: Ample Reserves: New Federal Reserve Tools, Money creation FRQ practice, FOMC meeting
Unit 5 Long-Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies
Strategies: Phillips Curves graphing race, Eco growth activity, 3 nation jigsaw activity
Show online teaching tools
End of day reflection
Day 4
AM
Macro
Unit 6 Open Economy Strategies and Pedagogical Tools
Strategies: balance of payments activity, exchange rate graphing activity
Creation of Syllabus or Semester Plan
Assess and Reflect (2 hours)
Using data
FRQ grading
Go over 2026 FRQ
PM
Macro and Micro graph reviews
Macro- Loanable Funds Review
Micro- DWL graphing review
Resource List
Participants- Best Practices
Evaluation
End of day reflection