The Pearson Edexcel Economics A course is structured into four themes and consists of three externally examined papers. Students build knowledge and understanding of core economic models and concepts in Themes 1 and 2, and then build on this and apply their knowledge to more complex concepts and models in Themes 3 and 4. Students will need to apply their knowledge and understanding to both familiar and unfamiliar contexts in the assess. Theme 1: Microeconomics – You will be required to study a selection of microeconomic models and to apply these to current problems and issues. Microeconomic models such as demand and supply, the nature of economics, how markets work, market failure and government intervention. Theme 2: Macroeconomics – You will gain a good knowledge of developments in the UK economy and government policies that you will see and hear about in the local and national news. Students will study measures of economic performance, aggregate demand & aggregate supply, national income, economic growth & macroeconomic objectives. Theme 3: Microeconomics – Theme 3 builds on Theme 1 and focusses on business economics, specifically business growth, business objectives, revenues, costs and profits, market structures, the labour market & government intervention. Theme 4: Macroeconomics – Theme 4 builds on Theme 2 and focusses on the global context, specifically international economics, poverty and inequality, merging and developing economies, the financial sector & role of the state in the macroeconomy.
GCSE 5 grades 9-4 including GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 6. If you have studies Business GCSE, we would expect you to have gained at least a grade 6.
Three 2 hour exams in the summer of Year 13. A mixture of multiple choice, calculation, data response and essay questions.
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Green Lane, Coventry, CV3 6EA |
The Pearson Edexcel Economics A course is structured into four themes and consists of three externally examined papers. Students build knowledge and understanding of core economic models and concepts in Themes 1 and 2, and then build on this and apply their knowledge to more complex concepts and models in Themes 3 and 4. Students will need to apply their knowledge and understanding to both familiar and unfamiliar contexts in the assess. Theme 1: Microeconomics – You will be required to study a selection of microeconomic models and to apply these to current problems and issues. Microeconomic models such as demand and supply, the nature of economics, how markets work, market failure and government intervention. Theme 2: Macroeconomics – You will gain a good knowledge of developments in the UK economy and government policies that you will see and hear about in the local and national news. Students will study measures of economic performance, aggregate demand & aggregate supply, national income, economic growth & macroeconomic objectives. Theme 3: Microeconomics – Theme 3 builds on Theme 1 and focusses on business economics, specifically business growth, business objectives, revenues, costs and profits, market structures, the labour market & government intervention. Theme 4: Macroeconomics – Theme 4 builds on Theme 2 and focusses on the global context, specifically international economics, poverty and inequality, merging and developing economies, the financial sector & role of the state in the macroeconomy.
GCSE 5 grades 9-4 including GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 6. If you have studies Business GCSE, we would expect you to have gained at least a grade 6.
Three 2 hour exams in the summer of Year 13. A mixture of multiple choice, calculation, data response and essay questions.