Economics is perhaps the most immediately relevant of the Humanities, in the sense that you are dealing with everyday issues such as market forces, inflation, unemployment and globalisation, all of which impact on your day-to-day life. Studying some of the theories which drive the world’s political strategies, seeing how they affect the ordinary person, understanding the reality behind headlines in the news – Economics is an exciting introduction to the world outside the classroom. Economics involves the application of theories to real life. In particular, you will develop your analytical and evaluative skills across a wide range of topics which are broadly current affairs. These skills are really helpful for anyone hoping to enter the world of business, economics or politics, but are equally valuable for budding lawyers, managers, bankers or civil servants.
All candidates are expected to achieve a minimum of 32 points across their best six subjects at GCSE (or equivalent), plus a grade 6 in subjects they wish to study at A Level or Higher Level in the IB Diploma.
External Assessment 70% at SL 80% at HL. Paper 1: • Standard Level • (30% of your overall mark) • Higher Level (20%) • Extended answers on Microeconomics (Section A) and Macroeconomics (Section B) Paper 2: • Standard Level (40%) • Higher Level (30%) • Data response answers on International Economics (Section A) and Development (Section B) Paper 3: Higher Level only (30%) - Known as the ‘policy paper’, Paper 3 will largely focus on the quantitative elements in the syllabus, but also testing definitions and explanations. The final part of each question will ask you to recommend a policy for the situation you were given. Internal Assessment 30% at SL and 20% at HL. Internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB at the end of the course. Students produce a portfolio of three commentaries based on published extracts from the news media linked to different sections of the syllabus.
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £28,815; Boarding £35,310 - £44,100 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Stebbing Road, Felsted, CM6 3LL |
Economics is perhaps the most immediately relevant of the Humanities, in the sense that you are dealing with everyday issues such as market forces, inflation, unemployment and globalisation, all of which impact on your day-to-day life. Studying some of the theories which drive the world’s political strategies, seeing how they affect the ordinary person, understanding the reality behind headlines in the news – Economics is an exciting introduction to the world outside the classroom. Economics involves the application of theories to real life. In particular, you will develop your analytical and evaluative skills across a wide range of topics which are broadly current affairs. These skills are really helpful for anyone hoping to enter the world of business, economics or politics, but are equally valuable for budding lawyers, managers, bankers or civil servants.
All candidates are expected to achieve a minimum of 32 points across their best six subjects at GCSE (or equivalent), plus a grade 6 in subjects they wish to study at A Level or Higher Level in the IB Diploma.
External Assessment 70% at SL 80% at HL. Paper 1: • Standard Level • (30% of your overall mark) • Higher Level (20%) • Extended answers on Microeconomics (Section A) and Macroeconomics (Section B) Paper 2: • Standard Level (40%) • Higher Level (30%) • Data response answers on International Economics (Section A) and Development (Section B) Paper 3: Higher Level only (30%) - Known as the ‘policy paper’, Paper 3 will largely focus on the quantitative elements in the syllabus, but also testing definitions and explanations. The final part of each question will ask you to recommend a policy for the situation you were given. Internal Assessment 30% at SL and 20% at HL. Internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB at the end of the course. Students produce a portfolio of three commentaries based on published extracts from the news media linked to different sections of the syllabus.