Welcome to Economics A Level By the end

Welcome to Economics A Level By the end of this course you will: • Learn a combination of microeconomic and macroeconomic content • Develop an understanding of economic concepts and theories • Consider current economic issues, problems and institutions that affect our lives.

Economics A Level: Course content You will study. . . In Year 12 In Year 13 Overview Example topics: Microeconomics Demand Supply Market failure Macroeconomics and trade Economic growth Inflation Unemployment Advanced microeconomics Monopoly and oligopoly Labour markets Advanced macroeconomics, trade and development Financial markets Comparative advantage theory

Economics A Level: Assessment Exam board: Assessment: Percentage: Examination 100% Detail: • 3 exams sat at the end of Year 13 (all exams have equal weighting) Paper 1: 2 hr Paper 2: 2 hr Paper 3: 2 hr

Economics A Level Requirements Course requirements • General College entry requirements Which skills are needed? • • Numerical and non-numerical data analysis skills Essay writing skills Mathematical problem solving skills Application skills to relate real world events to economic theory Expectations and workload • • 3 internal formal assessments completed per academic year 1 -2 homework assignments completed per week (essays or mathematical problems) High level of independent reading to support classroom learning An intrinsic interest in current affairs

Economics A Level Further information 2015/6 Course Performance Course enrichment: • 100% of students achieved an A*-C grade by the end of Year 13 • Opportunity to participate in the Bank of England’s Target 2. 0 interest rate challenge • Trip to Paris for Lecture about Impact of Brexit 2015/6 Example student destination(s) • Economics, Durham University • PPE, York Department contact details • Mr Joel Tomasevic • jotomasevic@toothillschool. co. uk • 01949 863 072