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Job Proposal-Due 1/27/12

Below you will find the details I would like to see for you job proposal which is due next Friday, Jan. 27. Please make sure that the document is typed and is written in your own words. This will count as a homework grade and will be the first piece of you final semester project.

• Find an actual job that could be applied for in your field. The job does not have to be located in Georgia (which is preferable) but must be located in the U.S.
• What are the educational requirements of the job?
• What are the experience requirements of the job?
• Give a brief description of the duties you would perform on the job.
• What is the salary/salary range for this specific job?
• What is the range of salaries for someone in this occupational field? (Hint: you probably won't find this information on the same site where you find your job. You may have to do a little digging to find these details.)
• What benefits (i.e. health insurance, life insurance, dental insurance, retirement) are included for this specific job?

Welcome Back!

Welcome to AP Microeconomics. I'm looking forward to getting the semester started and getting to know everyone. Below you will find the syllabus for the semester. Please print the entire syllabus, sign the last page and return that page to me by next Tuesday, Jan. 17. In this first week, we will be discussing the semester project and will jump right in to some economics topics. One additional item of note, everyone is expected to purchase a workbook for the class. They have been ordered and should arrive most any time. The cost of the workbook will be $22. If this creates a financial hardship for anyone, please do not hesitate to see me in private so that we may work out a plan to ensure you receive a workbook.

Download Syllabus

USA Testprep Assignment

As you all know by now, the usatestprep.com assignment is due tomorrow (Friday) by 11:59pm. Be sure your tests are time/date stamped on Friday to get the scores counted. Listed below is a refresher on what you need to accomplish:

• Create a profile (if you have not already done so)
• Complete a medium length test (50% of actual test) for completion. Be sure to give a good effort on this. No one should be scoring below 50%.
• Complete 20 question domain tests for each of the five domains (fundamental economics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, personal finance economics).
• Remember that re-test scores do not count. You need to load a brand new test in order to achieve a higher score. I only count the highest score for each of the domain tests.

Factor Market Test Prep.

Sorry for the delay in getting these answers posted, but some technical difficulties are to blame. Take a look below for all the answers from the Unit 4 multiple choice questions. If anyone has last minute questions, I should be in my room around 7:30 Monday morning.

1	A	14	D
2	A	15	E
3	E	16	B
4	D	17	D
5	D	18	A
6	A	19	C
7	E	20	E
8	E	21	B
9	E	22	C
10	C	23	B
11	B	24	C
12	B	25	B
13	D

Project Tax Calculations

Click the links below for calculations and tables to assist you in creating the tax values for the project. Remember, I will have all the values you are supposed to have by the end of this week, (Nov. 11). See the notes above the links for additional information regarding the calculations.

For the Georgia Income tax tables, please find the sheet that applies to you (single or married)

Download Georgia Income Tax Table

For the Federal Income tax tables, everyone should use Schedule X. This is for single people and I understand it will distort things slightly but this is a simulation and it simplifies things for you slightly. Married folks should calculate theirs individually then add the two values together.

Download Federal Tax Schedule

Remember, you need to see me for the millage rates for property taxes. All I need is the county and city and I will give you a number to plug into the formula.

Monopoly Test Preparation

Take a look below for the answers to the multiple choice questions at the end of unit 3 in the workbook.

Question #	Answer	Question #	Answer
18	E	26	B
20	C	27	D
21	B	28	B
22	C	29	D
23	B	30	C
24	D	31	C
25	D	33	C

Adding Music to Halloween websites

Follow the links below for instructions.

http://www.2createawebsite.com/enhance/adding-music.html

http://www.webpage-teacher.com/ezines/html-code-music-sep05.htm

http://www.w3schools.com/html/html_sounds.asp

Car Write-Up

My apologies for not getting this posted on Monday afternoon. Because of my tardiness in getting this information to you, I will extend the deadline for this portion of the project to Monday, Oct. 31. As I have stated in class, you must visit an actual car dealership and have pictures taken with the car you are choosing for the project. Remember that you can spend up to 75% of your gross income for your car. I understand that it seems like a lot of money but remember you'll be paying it off over a period of time. Take a look below for the details I will be looking for in your proposal. 

• Picture(s) of you with your vehicle
• Picture of the window sticker (the one that gives all the details & features regarding the vehicle)
• Interest rate for your vehicle. You'll be financing 90% of the price-10% downpayment
• Term of the loan for the vehicle (3-6 years)
• Payment per month for the vehicle
• Features of the vehicle that drew your attention
• A couple of sentences on why you chose this particular vehicle

Test Preparation for Thursday

Take a look below for the answers to multiple choice questions from the back of the unit. We will do a full-blown review in class on Wednesday. Make sure to come with questions.

QUESTION #	ANSWER	QUESTION #	ANSWER
1	E	11	E
2	C	12	D
3	D	13	D
4	C	14	B
5	C	15	B
6	D	16	C
7	E	17	C
8	A	19	C
9	C	32	A
10	E

For Monday 10/10

Take a look at the list below for what I might be looking for on Monday. I understand we haven't discussed some of the ideas that are presented in the worksheets and activities but just give each of them an honest effort. We will spend the first part of the week discussing the concepts.

Activity 27 (all parts)
p. 160 from Dr. Stone (TT stands for pi which is profit)
p. 170 from Dr. Stone
Activity 28