What needs to be taught in Unit 4?
Here’s the order of topics according to the College Board AP Macroeconomics Course and Exam Description:
- 4.1 Financial Assets
- 4.2 Real v. Nominal Interest Rates
- 4.3 Definition, Measurement, and Function of Money
- 4.4 Banking and the Expansion of the Money Supply
- 4.5 The Money Market
- 4.6 Monetary Policy
- 4.7 The Loanable Funds Market
Ordering of topics for AP Macro Unit 4
For the most part, I agree with the order in the CED. I teach 4.1 and 4.3 together. 4.2 is a real quick lesson, and I’m not sure if there is a better place for it so I teach it right after 4.3. Section 4.4 has enough content to teach on its own, especially since the concept of expanding the money supply is so important. If you are squeezed for time, it’s possible to do 4.5, 4.6, and 4.7 in two class periods. Just make sure the students get enough graphing practice: Money Market –> Investment –> AD-AS.
AP Macroeconomics Unit 4 Review / Study Guide
Need a review or study guide for unit 4? Maybe THIS will work for you. 
There is a blank document that students can fill in as they review the unit (hard copy or digital). There is also a completed review in case you are running out of time and want something that students can study. This review is also included in a bundle – all six AP Macro Unit Reviews.
All my best Unit 4 wishes!!
Michelle