BREXIT! What does it really mean? The credit crunch, the banks going bust, price of bread, austerity and BREXIT are some of the many topics covered in Economics. A topical course where students are expected to read widely and take an interest in the news and current affairs. Economics is around you all the time and affects your daily life, so studying A Level Economics will give you an insight into the rational or irrational decisions that are made by ourselves, businesses and governments. You will be taught by staff with a passion for the subject using a range of teaching styles to develop your independent learning and the ability to evaluate the world around you. Students gain knowledge and understanding of core economic models and concepts in Year 12 and then build on this and apply their knowledge to more complex concepts and models in Year 13.
100% external assessment. Paper One: 35% - Markets and Business Behaviour. Paper Two: 35% - The National and Global Economy. Paper Three: 30% - Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. Papers One and Two are a mix of short answer and essay style questions. Paper Three is a choice of essay style questions.
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| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Blandford Road, Pamphill, Wimborne, BH21 4DT |
BREXIT! What does it really mean? The credit crunch, the banks going bust, price of bread, austerity and BREXIT are some of the many topics covered in Economics. A topical course where students are expected to read widely and take an interest in the news and current affairs. Economics is around you all the time and affects your daily life, so studying A Level Economics will give you an insight into the rational or irrational decisions that are made by ourselves, businesses and governments. You will be taught by staff with a passion for the subject using a range of teaching styles to develop your independent learning and the ability to evaluate the world around you. Students gain knowledge and understanding of core economic models and concepts in Year 12 and then build on this and apply their knowledge to more complex concepts and models in Year 13.
100% external assessment. Paper One: 35% - Markets and Business Behaviour. Paper Two: 35% - The National and Global Economy. Paper Three: 30% - Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. Papers One and Two are a mix of short answer and essay style questions. Paper Three is a choice of essay style questions.