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Thinkwell Economics NEW registration instructions (03.24.20)

The directions in the box we send them are wrong. They need to go to the normal Thinkwell website [www.thinkwell.com] instead of the homeschool one listed on their paper insert, select the normal econ course titled "Economics Companion" [not macro or micro], and use the subscription code [with the dashes] as a coupon code at checkout. They'll still have to enter payment info but it will show a total cost of $0.

Thinkwell Economics registration options (11.7.13)

Upon purchasing a subscription, customers may be given the option to register for Classroom and Distance Learning, Independent Studies, or Homeschool Studies. Customers should choose the homeschool option.

Thinkwell Economics approach (11.7.13)

Thinkwell's Economics courses are intended to replace traditional textbooks, so the approach will reflect that difference primarily by covering different academic schools of thought where appropriate. In other words, the material will not be presented from solely a Keynesian or Austrian perspective.

For example, there are places where Dr. Tomlinson compares classic views to Keynesian views, etc... The principles are not presented through a single lens.

Thinkwell Economics Update (7.1.13)

  • Sonlight's Economics Program
  • Thinkwell Economics Internet Course
  • The Thinkwell course is Internet-based. It does not include CDs.
  • Additional students wishing to use this program will need to purchase their own subscription.
  • If a student needs to extend a course beyond one year, they can purchase an extension within their own course.

Thinkwell Economics Supplemental Materials (4.19.13)

  • Thinkwell offers supplemental Economics CDs and notes for purchase
  • Sonlight customers may purchase these materials
  • Purchase subscription from Sonlight --> register with that code on Thinkwell's site --> then can purchase supplemental materials.

Thinkwell Economics CDs - (8.10.10)

  • May be installed on one computer only, but can be used by multiple students
  • Package includes the full website components and all the video lectures
  • The videos are on the CDs, but the customer can also view the videos online once they register
  • Exercises are not burned on the CDs, but the CD package includes an authorization code to the online components
  • The content of the two versions is exactly the same
  • Each student will require their own Internet subscription.
  • We have limited stock. Once they are gone, we will not re-stock.

Economics products available (10.25.07)

Customer suggestions for grading Economics (11.12.09)

Documentation of Economics grades (7.20.09)

There is a My Grades section where all of a student's grades are recorded. At the end of the semester, you can export this file to create a hard copy as needed for record-keeping.

Econ Guide

  • The Sonlight Economics program includes an exclusive Instructor's Guide complete with a 5-day schedule for the half year (18 weeks) course.
  • Economics Guide Error (7.25.08) - Week 1 - Day 5 - Bible reading. Should read 1 Timothy 6:17-19

6.8.09 Customer Feedback

Mom purchased Econ package in 2008; dd completed the program and passed both Microecon and Macroecon CLEP tests with adding on only the free practice tests.

Economics - Guarantee / Return Policy (7.1.08)

  • Instructor's Guide (570-01) - LTL Guarantee: YES; Classic Club Membership: YES; Repurchase Discount: YES
  • Economics Package (570-00) - LTL Guarantee: NO (this package is NOT a Core)
  • All customers who order a Thinkwell subscription online from Thinkwell may get a refund within 3 business days of registration. All customers who order the item from us cannot return it if the packaging has been opened. Even though there are no CDs, we do deliver the subscription information in a box and it is considered to fall under the same return regulations as CDs/software. Once opened, it cannot be returned.

CD-Roms NOT included...Subscription for subsequent or 2nd student 1.16.08

As of new catalog release, all Thinkwell products will no longer contain CD-ROMs. All Thinkwell multimedia materials will be delivered entirely via their website. Customers will be provided an authorization code card which students may use to access their materials. Subsequent students will need to purchase their own subscription if the original has expired. More than one student may use the subscription at a time, but answers/grading will not be divided between students. No product titles, course contents or product prices will be changed. All item numbers will remain the same.

Product Description

  • Course is an overview in basic economic principles that are universal. The Thinkwell professor is an American college professor that primarily uses American examples, American currency, etc., but the principles are universal enough to apply to Canada and most of the rest of the world.
  • AP schedule:
    • 90 minutes per day of course work, plus 30 minutes of homework.
    • Scheduled for 18 weeks (one semester); includes suggestion on how to spread it out over a year if that is preferred.
    • Approximately 260 tutorials, schedule includes approximately 15 optional topics.
  • Alternate Schedule:
    • 45 minutes per day of course work, plus 15 minutes of homework (average).
    • schedules approximately 170 tutorials (removes the more advanced topics and optional tutorials)
  • Is this an AP course?
    • One set of lesson plans designed to prepare your student to take the AP exams.
    • Note: Advanced Placement, Advanced Placement Program, and AP are registered trademarks of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.
    • The student's score on the AP exam would be external documentation, proving in an unbiased manner that your student completed content equivalent to college credit. It will prepare the student for BOTH the macro and micro AP test if they follow the schedule. This is noted in the guide.
    • Each university has their own standard of what score on the AP exam will award college credit.
  • Which Thinkwell course is this? They offer several economics courses.
    • The course incorporated into Sonlight's economics program is Thinkwell's general Economics course, which covers both macro and micro economics.
  • Thinkwell Subscription:
    • This is a one-year subscription, just like our Thinkwell Math products
    • Subscriptions are for one year. The year *begins* when you register. Thus a customer may purchase their subscription now but not actually register for 2-3 months. Their one year begins at the time of registration on the Thinkwell site.
    • Customers who wish to use this with more than one student will need to do the same as they do with Math. They will need to add a comment to their order and we will sell them additional access for $45.00
    • 570-20 includes the CDs and the subscription. We are not selling the print companion.

Economics info from 2007 and 2008