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* Prospective NCAA Division I and II student-athletes should visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website (www.eligibilitycenter.org) and seek the NCAA's acceptance of a particular Education Provider's virtual course prior to registration.
Course Description Economics is a social science which addresses how society allocates (distributes) limited resources (e.g. - goods and services). It is a “science†because it is governed by quantifiable laws designed to predict likely outcomes. It is a “social†science, as opposed to a natural science, because its laws are based upon social, as opposed to natural occurrences. This course will prepare the student for both the AP® Micro and Macroeconomics exams. Each exam consists of 60 multiple choice questions and three free-response essay questions. Many colleges and universities give credit for passing the AP® exam, enabling the student to move on to more advanced level courses.
Delivery Method Prerequisites Students will be expected to read a minimum of one chapter per week in an AP® textbook. These are college-level textbooks. Basic mathematics and graphing skills required. Being self motivated and able to work in small groups is a plus. Other Information This course does not include registration for the AP Exam Offering. Students planning to take the AP exam are required to register and sit locally for the AP Exam. Course Materials Virtual High School will have course materials, if any, shipped directly to students. While there is no additional cost for course materials, there is an additional charge for return shipping. Students are required to return such course materials to course instructor upon completion of the course. |
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