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ap macroeconomics - course overview & study strategies

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Get ready for AP Macroeconomics with this open house session where we walk you through the course structure, key topics, and study strategies. Learn what to expect from AP Macro this year, including economic fundamentals, policy analysis, and how to ...more

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units
Unit 1 – Basic Economic ConceptsUnit 2 – Economic Indicators and the Business CycleUnit 3 – National Income and Price DeterminationUnit 4 – Financial SectorUnit 5 – Long–Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies
topics
Unit 1 OverviewUnit 2 OverviewIntroduction to Unit 3Unit 4 OverviewUnit 5 Overview

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    Fiveable Founder Introduction

  • 0:30

    Building Student Community

  • 1:02

    Importance of Economics

  • 1:34

    Promo Code Offer

  • 2:04

    Logistical Questions Intro

  • 2:35

    Operations Manager Role

  • 3:07

    Slack Channel Overview

  • 3:37

    Introducing Maria Guerra

  • 4:08

    AP Macro Teacher Intro

  • 4:38

    Maria's Background Story

  • 5:09

    Teaching Experience Overview

  • 5:41

    LAUSD and Strike

  • 6:13

    Education and Family

  • 6:43

    Hobbies and Interests

  • 7:13

    Starting with AP Econ

  • 7:43

    Courses Taught Overview

  • 8:14

    Remote Learning Experience

  • 8:45

    Online Learning Insights

  • 9:15

    Excitement for Fiveable

  • 9:46

    Econ Decision Making

  • 10:18

    Self-Study Course Details

  • 10:48

    Live Sessions Benefits

  • 11:20

    Study Resources Outline

  • 11:52

    Sample Week: Econ Basics

  • 12:23

    Current Events Relevance

  • 12:55

    Making a Study Plan

  • 13:25

    Using Fiveable Resources

  • 13:56

    Teaching Differences Note

  • 14:28

    Course Value Explanation

  • 14:59

    Q&A Session Begins

  • 15:29

    Live Stream Timing

  • 16:00

    Macro vs Micro Econ

  • 17:05

    Slack Tool Overview

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    Connecting in Slack

  • 18:38

    Handling Signup Questions

  • 19:08

    Email Support Reminder

  • 19:39

    Coupon Code Reminder

  • 20:09

    Sharing the Code

  • 20:41

    Econ and Life Meaning

  • 21:14

    Course Timeline Details

  • 21:45

    Recordings and Crams

  • 22:17

    Recap Email Info

  • 22:49

    Thanks and Wrap Up

  • 23:21

    Final Questions and Bye

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