IMPORTANT DETAILS

Class Preparation and Expectations

  • Class Start Time

    • Class begins at 10:40 a.m.

    • Emphasis on starting on time to maximize study opportunities.

  • Exam Preparation

    • No surprises during the exam for prepared students.

    • Difficulty of exam increases for unprepared students.

  • Preparation Guidelines

    • A handout on Canvas provides expectations for preparation.

    • Class notes are posted weekly on Canvas.

    • Class materials include:

    • PowerPoint slides

      • Typically three or more slides per week.

      • Slides contain answers to class assignments.

      • Strong recommendation to read PowerPoint slides for exam success.

    • Classwork assignments should be practiced alongside class notes.

  • Role of Textbook

    • Textbook serves as a guide, but it does not encompass all expected knowledge.

    • Important to read the textbook for detailed analyses that may not be covered in lecture slides.

    • Syllabus tab available for page number references from the textbook, which should be downloaded and checked regularly.

  • Concepts to Study

    • A checklist of key concepts provided on Canvas under week six.

    • Students are advised to focus on provided "heads up" items, closely relating to exam content.

    • Importance of calculator

    • Calculators required; phones will not be allowed during the exam.

Questions and Tutoring

  • Addressing Questions

    • Students encouraged to ask questions about the exam or concepts for review.

  • Tutoring Options

    • No tutoring available on campus but day tutoring options exist.

    • Instructor available for specific review times upon request.

Assignments and Deadlines

  • Extra Credit Opportunity

    • Attendance at specified events (Clemens lecture and discussion session) allows for extra credit.

    • No extensions for extra credit assignments; attendance is incentivized.

  • Group Project

    • Group project due in December; guidelines and interim deadlines provided.

    • Key deadlines include:

    • October 22 for individual component.

    • November 10 for further submissions.

    • Individual deadlines are important as group members do not receive the same points.

  • Data Journal Submission

    • Data journal assignment discussed; submission not due soon.

    • Students reminded to track prices as part of the assignment with a deadline changed to October 15.

Assignment Clarifications

  • Grading and Comments

    • Graded assignments available through rubrics; comments can clarify grading.

    • Importance of connecting unemployment rates to other demographic data emphasized.

    • Incorrect use of absolute vs. relative numbers highlighted; students should ensure they are using comparative figures (rates or percentages) for analysis.

Group Activity

  • Collaborative Discussion

    • Class instructed to form small groups and discuss insights from the state assignment.

    • One person in each group designated to write down notes from the discussion.