• Develop students’ interest and enthusiasm for the economic climate and understand the social Impacts of economics. • Use an enquiring, critical and thoughtful approach to the study of economics and develop an ability to think as an economist. • Develop analytical and quantitative skills, together with qualities and attitudes that will equip them for the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of a working life. Themes studied: Theme 1: Markets, consumers and firms Theme 2: The wider economic environment Theme 3: The global economy Theme 4: Making market work. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES/PROGRESSION Sales – develop skills working with targets and a driven market place. Brokers and traders – work with city banks and on trading floors. Financial services – pension and other sectors away from banking. Data analysts.
Grade 6 in Economics plus Grade 6 in Maths and Grade 5 in English Language.
Paper 1 - externally assessed written exam • Duration - 2 hours • 100 marks • From theme 1 and 4 Paper 2 - externally assessed written exam • Duration - 2 hours • 100 marks • From theme 2 and 3 Paper 3 - externally assessed written exam • Duration - 2 hours • 100 marks • Data response and case study paper
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY |
• Develop students’ interest and enthusiasm for the economic climate and understand the social Impacts of economics. • Use an enquiring, critical and thoughtful approach to the study of economics and develop an ability to think as an economist. • Develop analytical and quantitative skills, together with qualities and attitudes that will equip them for the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of a working life. Themes studied: Theme 1: Markets, consumers and firms Theme 2: The wider economic environment Theme 3: The global economy Theme 4: Making market work. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES/PROGRESSION Sales – develop skills working with targets and a driven market place. Brokers and traders – work with city banks and on trading floors. Financial services – pension and other sectors away from banking. Data analysts.
Grade 6 in Economics plus Grade 6 in Maths and Grade 5 in English Language.
Paper 1 - externally assessed written exam • Duration - 2 hours • 100 marks • From theme 1 and 4 Paper 2 - externally assessed written exam • Duration - 2 hours • 100 marks • From theme 2 and 3 Paper 3 - externally assessed written exam • Duration - 2 hours • 100 marks • Data response and case study paper