Mr. J. Daniel Rundberg: AP Macro, AP Micro, AP Euro
Welcome to AP Macro, AP Micro, and/or AP European History! I'm happy to have you in class!
- Where can I find information and course documents for one of Mr. Rundberg's classes?
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- Click on the specific course in the menu to the right
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- Where can I find out about Assignments, Assessments, and what we are doing in class?
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- Each course has an "Assignment Calendar" Tab in the menu to the right
- Click the one for your course
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- What If I need Extra Help on Class Material or an Assignment?
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- Come see Mr. Rundberg before, after, or during school if possible
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Skyward is the primary way that I communicate grades. Students and Parents should regularly check Skyward and take note of any feedback / comments I leave on student work.
- Individual assignments may have specific feedback from me either written on the assignment, or in the TEAMS or AP Classroom sections for instructor comment for assignments submitted there
What do the Missing, Incomplete, or "No Submission" markers on Skyward mean?
- Assignment is marked as "Missing"
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- Student missed the assignment due to an absence and has not yet submitted the assignment to Mr. Rundberg, it must be made up A.S.A.P!
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- Assignment is marked as "Incomplete"
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- Student must take additional action for the assignment to be scored
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- Assignment is graded Zero and "No Submission" is written in the comment
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- I did not receive the assignment from the student, too many of these and I will reach out to parents!
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Connecting Economics Classes to the Real-World
- I post news links, articles, and other materials that deal with material we discuss in class under the "Posts" tab on the menu to the right. Check them out and see how what we learn in class relates to the real-world economy!
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- Also visible below this section on this page!
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- Students interested in seeing the connections between class and the real-world can also check out quality sources such as...
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- NPR's All Things Considered - a news program that frequently addresses economic issues
- NPR's Planet Money podcast - deals with economic issues small and large
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Posts
The Gumbo Index of Inflation
A fun article on the CPI, it's limits, and the real experienced inflation for a classic Louisiana dish. Well worth a short read/listen to learn more!
When will the FED lower interest rates?
Argentina Right Now: Costs of Inflation and the Importance of Keeping It Low
What's the worst that could happen if inflation keeps rising? Well listen to what is happening in Argentina right now. A short but real-world lived experience of living with triple-digit inflation.
Ample Reserves, Monetary Policy, and Inflationary Expectations
Today were are beginning our lessons on the new Ample Reserves curricula that was added to AP Macro this year. Coincidentally, we are also seeing it in action with the current increases in the Federal Reserve's administered interest rates.
This article from the New York Times highlights the current efforts of the Fed to tackle persistent inflation as well as how they are using administered rates to do so. Well worth the read for students!
Inflation and Long-Term Adjustments
A great article from NPR about what we talk about in Macro with regards to inflation and long-term adjustments
Mitigating the Costs of Inflation
NPR highlights the efforts both consumers and producers will go to to avoid the full weight of inflation. This article fits well into our class conversation about how people actively strive to limit inflation and how few people pay the full inflation rate.
Avoiding full cost of Inflation
I alluded to this link in several classes this week, but this graphic by the New York Times illustrates the idea that people do not often pay the full measure of inflation, but may avoid some cost increases through their consumption habits/choices.
Supply and Demand in Airline Pilots
A new school year has started and we are shortly looking into Supply and Demand! At the same time were are dealing with a imbalance in the supply of and demand for airline pilots. Here is an interesting story on NPR about efforts to fix the imbalance.
Inflation, Monetary Policy, and Interest Rates around the World
How are countries around the world responding to inflation? Many central banks are raising interest rates to slow down inflation. Read all about it here and we'll talk about in Macro!
Economics of Wolves
Listened to an interesting broadcast on NPR and the show talked about the economics of having wolves in an area to control deer, limit deer-to-vehicle collisions, and create economic benefits to the community. It makes for a good study break listen while not totally leaving the realm of economics
Inflation and Fish Frys
An interesting and fun article about the costs of inflation on an Easter-time tradition; the fish fry
Labor Shortage in Trucking
An interesting look into the life of individuals at the front-line of the Supply Chain issue.
If you are interested in seeing how our material connects to the real-world scenarios, please look at the 'Posts' tab and read some of the articles.