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About the Exam
The AP macroeconomics course is designed to teach students the economic principles that are applicable to the economy as a whole. The topics covered are: basic economic concepts, measuring economic performance, national income and price determination, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth & productivity, and international trade & finance.
The AP Macroeconomics Exam format is:
- Multiple-Choice (70 minutes, two-thirds of final grade)
- 60 multiple choice questions
- AP Macroeconomics Free-Response (60 minutes including a 10 minute reading period, one-third of final grade)
- 1 long free-response essay question
- 2 short free-response essay questions
When is the AP Macroeconomics Exam?
The AP Macroeconomics Exam date for the 2015/2016 school year is Wednesday, May 11th 2016 at 12 p.m. The test is only offered once per year.
Helpful links and files for preparing for the AP Macro exam
Below is the link for the file from the May, 7th test prep that contains test tips and scoring information:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ygE988GQaayC4LVRKT0TIMIWulKu5r-vILMo8_ZzLI8/edit?usp=sharing
Review Links:
- Mr. Clifford's AP Test Review in 15 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e18RXFFoL9c&feature=iv&src_vid=1EzY4Vl460U&annotation_id=annotation_1545563013
- 5 Key graphs of Macroeconomics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U54nTggSPE
- Clifford Videos by Unit: http://www.acdcecon.com/#!macro-econ-videos/c9sh
- How to answer the FRQ (#1): http://www.econclassroom.com/?p=4257_
- How to answer FRQ 2 & 3: http://www.econclassroom.com/?p=4261
- Welker's Econ Videos: http://www.econclassroom.com/_
- AP Macro Online Course: http://www.educator.com/economics/ap-macroeconomics/park/
- MJM Macroeconomic Animated Modules: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF2A3693D8481F442__
- Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/economics-finance-domain/macroeconomics
- Paj Holden: https://sites.google.com/site/tamoclassapmacro/home/apmacro-review-videos/pajholden-channel
Supplemental Materials
Massive Macro Cram Kit
AP Macro Economic Models Review
Exam Study Guide