Quiz, Video, Homework, oh my!

You watched a 20-min video about Congress today.  Then there was a quiz on chapter 11.  I am working on getting the videos available to you online (for those who may need refreshers or missed class).  For homework, you SHOULD read chapters 11, 14, and 12 (in that order).  We'll finish this unit next week, with an exam the following week.

I have added the Chapter slide shows AND section outlines to the moodle.  If you use everything available, attend class, and do what I assign, I guarantee you will do well this semester.

If you were absent on Wednesday, you'll need to make up the Test for Economic Literacy (TEL) as soon as possible through Classroom For Success (Available Exams).  If you wait too long, the test window will close and you'll never be able to make up the exam.

Just testing something here.

FIGHT! Prez vs Congress

We're studying Chapters 11,14, and 12 to better understand how powers are divided between the Executive and Legislative branches.  We'll end by going through how a bill becomes a law.  Expect a quiz on Ch. 11 on Friday with a quiz on Ch 14 on Tuesday, followed by an exam on the three chapters next Friday.  I'll go through the slides - but it would be a HUGE benefit if you simply read the chapters BEFORE the lectures.  I guarantee you that things will make much more sense and you will have a better understanding of the material.  Then the exams won't be so scary!

In class today, you took the Test for Economic Literacy (TEL).  I am sure there are plenty of things you know nothing about.  There are words you may not understand - just plow through it and do the best you can.  This is a pre-test.  You'll take the post-test at the end of the semester.  We compare the results.  If I did a good job (with you doing your part), you should improve a lot.  If not - we'll have to see what went wrong.

We'll finish the Ch. 11 slides tomorrow and hopefully start on 14.  You'll take a quiz on Friday, followed by a short video