The AP Economics curriculum covers microeconomics (including scarcity, opportunity cost, supply and demand, elasticity, and market structures) and macroeconomics (including GDP, inflation, unemployment, monetary policy, and international trade). Students learn to analyze economic data, interpret graphs, and apply economic theories to real-world scenarios—skills that are tested extensively on the AP exam.

Many students struggle with understanding abstract economic concepts like elasticity and opportunity cost, interpreting complex supply-and-demand graphs, and applying economic theory to unfamiliar situations on the exam. Additionally, the AP Economics exam requires strong quantitative skills and the ability to analyze data quickly—areas where personalized 1-on-1 instruction can make a significant difference in building confidence and mastery.

Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to identify your specific weak areas—whether that's graph interpretation, conceptual understanding, or exam pacing—and create a targeted study plan. Tutors can walk you through practice problems, explain difficult concepts in multiple ways, and teach test-taking strategies that help you manage time effectively and avoid common pitfalls on the AP exam.

Your first session will focus on understanding your current knowledge level, identifying which topics feel most challenging, and learning about your learning style. The tutor will likely review a sample problem or concept with you to get a sense of where you need the most support, then work with you to create a personalized study plan aligned with your AP exam goals.

Practice tests are essential—they help you understand the exam format, identify weak areas, and build time-management skills under test conditions. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who can review your practice test results with you, explain why you missed certain questions, and help you develop strategies for the multiple-choice and free-response sections of the actual AP exam.

Varsity Tutors connects you with experienced tutors who specialize in AP Economics and understand the specific challenges 6th graders face with this advanced course. You can share your goals and learning preferences, and we'll match you with a tutor who can provide personalized instruction tailored to your needs and schedule.

Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you work with your tutor, but students typically see meaningful gains by focusing on their weakest topics and practicing with real AP exam questions. With regular personalized instruction and dedicated practice, many students improve their understanding of difficult concepts significantly and develop stronger test-taking strategies—both of which directly impact exam performance.