Course Description:
AP Macroeconomics Virtual is an online class taught through LISD's Virtual Learning Academy. Please read through the entire description. This challenging course is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement exam. The students gain a thorough understanding of basic economic principles with emphasis on the study of national income and price determination, economic performance measures, and international economics. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking skills through understanding the applications and analysis of fundamental economic concepts. This course fulfills the graduation requirements for Economics. AP Test Prep Social Studies (49581300) is available as a review prior to the AP exam in the spring on some campuses. While instruction and content are delivered over the internet, students do have opportunities to meet with their instructor for personalized instruction using video conferencing and periodic face to face by appointment. Flexibility of the course allows for inside and outside the school day scheduling. If taken inside the school day, students have the option to schedule the course during their 1st, 3rd, or 4th periods. Students do not have to be physically present on campus to take an online course. While there is flexibility in the time of day you work on your classes, they are NOT self-paced. Visit the VLA website to learn more about virtual learning opportunities in LISD: http://vla.lisd.net
Prerequisite & Recommendations:
Recommendation: Algebra 2