Economics is concerned with the key issues facing us today, including the cost of living crisis, global warming and poverty. It is essentially about the choices that different sorts of people, businesses and governments have to make, the reasons they make them and the consequences their choices have. Pupils are taught how to understand issues such as inflation and unemployment as well as a particular focus on the financial markets.
Due to the mathematical understanding required to succeed in Economics at both A Level and beyond, a grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics is an absolute minimum with a grade 8 being preferable. However, more important is a willingness to critically apply complex Economic concepts to real world situations. The ability to communicate concepts and arguments, both on paper and verbally, is also a key skill for progression.
The formal assessment consists of three equally weighted examinations of two hours each. One is focused on microeconomics, one on macroeconomics and one is a hybrid paper designed to test critical thinking across the two spheres. The questions are a mixture of multiple choice, shorter data response questions and decision-based essays.
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
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| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £35,499 - £43,410 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,358 |
| Address | Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PP |
Economics is concerned with the key issues facing us today, including the cost of living crisis, global warming and poverty. It is essentially about the choices that different sorts of people, businesses and governments have to make, the reasons they make them and the consequences their choices have. Pupils are taught how to understand issues such as inflation and unemployment as well as a particular focus on the financial markets.
Due to the mathematical understanding required to succeed in Economics at both A Level and beyond, a grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics is an absolute minimum with a grade 8 being preferable. However, more important is a willingness to critically apply complex Economic concepts to real world situations. The ability to communicate concepts and arguments, both on paper and verbally, is also a key skill for progression.
The formal assessment consists of three equally weighted examinations of two hours each. One is focused on microeconomics, one on macroeconomics and one is a hybrid paper designed to test critical thinking across the two spheres. The questions are a mixture of multiple choice, shorter data response questions and decision-based essays.