High School AP Economics

Uncommon High School Advanced Placement (AP) Economics teachers are passionate about helping students understand how economic forces shape individual choices, societies, and global systems. Our teachers cultivate rigorous, engaging classrooms that prepare students for success in college-level coursework while building critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing skills. At the heart of our AP Economics courses is an emphasis on data analysis, real-world application, and student-driven discourse. Teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to promote debate, problem-solving, and economic reasoning. By the end of each school year, students are well prepared for the academic rigor of college economics courses and the AP Microeconomics and/or AP Macroeconomics exams, as well as for informed civic and financial decision-making.

1. Instruction

• You’ll teach AP Microeconomics and/or AP Macroeconomics aligned to the College Board curriculum framework and exam expectations.

• You’ll design and deliver rigorous, engaging lessons that emphasize economic models, graphical analysis, and real-world application of economic principles.

• You’ll guide students through core topics including supply and demand, market structures, fiscal and monetary policy, international trade, and economic indicators.

• You’ll develop students’ ability to analyze data, interpret graphs, construct evidence-based arguments, and write clear, analytical responses.

• You’ll facilitate student-led discussions and debates that encourage critical thinking and multiple perspectives on economic issues.

• You’ll analyze student understanding regularly and adapt instruction to maximize student mastery and AP exam readiness.

• You’ll partner with your department and grade level team on curriculum alignment and instructional strategies that support student achievement across content areas.

2. Data Analysis

• You'll meet weekly with your instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments.

• You'll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.

3. School Culture

• You’ll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.

• You’ll partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs.

• You'll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.

• You'll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement.

• You'll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.