Webinar Recording

Connecting Economics to the Real World: Strengthening Instruction and Exam‑Ready Thinking

Understand What AP® Exam Readers Are Looking For

Access this one-hour APSI-style professional learning session with David Mayer, AP® Economics author, AP® Exam Reader and Table Leader, and AP® Distinguished Educator.

In this session, you’ll explore how to:

  • Interpret AP® scoring rubrics and understand what exam readers are looking for
  • Strengthen student reasoning and written economic explanations
  • Refine instruction to support stronger MCQ and FRQ performance throughout the year
  • Address common misconceptions that can impact student scores

Drawing on his extensive experience scoring AP® Economics exams, David will break down what distinguishes high-performing responses and how instructors can better align classroom instruction to AP® scoring expectations. You’ll walk away with practical, actionable strategies to help students build deeper economic reasoning skills, improve communication, and achieve stronger outcomes well beyond exam day.

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Learn more about our speaker

David Mayer is an AP® Economics author, AP® Distinguished Educator, and College Board–endorsed consultant with nearly two decades of experience supporting AP® Economics teachers. He has served as both an AP® Exam Reader and Table Leader, bringing deep insight into AP® exam expectations and student performance. With a background in economics and educational psychology, David is widely respected for his ability to make complex economic concepts clear, engaging, and classroom‑ready. His work focuses on strengthening economic reasoning, aligning instruction with the AP® course framework, and supporting effective teaching practice. David is the co-author of Pearson’s Foundations of Economics, AP Edition.