EASTER REVISION COURSEGUIDE

A Level Economics

Aims  

1. To revise all major concepts in the core syllabus in
Economics of all UK examining boards.

2. To bolster students’ exam technique

3. To clarify, refine and strengthen students’ understanding
of essential economic theory.

4. To practise past paper questions under timed conditions
 in order to develop skills an highlight area that need improvement.

Course Design       

The course is designed to cover the core topics laid down in
the specifications of all the major examining boards.  The course is supported by a comprehensive Easter Revision pack.  This includes past paper questions broken down into key course areas and a basic review of topic areas and terminology.

Daily Programme  

The five day course is very tightly structured in order to cover as much of the course as possible.  Each day starts with a test on terminology and a short introduction to the key areas of the syllabus.  At this stage the students will be given the opportunity to go over any areas of the syllabus that they are unclear about.  For each area the students will then go through a set of multiple choice questions.  This will be done under close supervision from the teacher in order to develop students exam technique, and emphasises typical exam questions.  The day will be finished off with review of both skills and theory covered, which will be tested on the following morning.

Schedule of Work

The following is not an exhaustive list but indicates the main topics covered.

AS Level      

Types of economics, Elasticities, Analysis of product and
factor markets, Market failure, Measures, Economic growth, Macroeconomic policy objectives, Supply-side policies, Demand - side policies.

A2 Level       

Birth and growth of firms, Motives for firms, Market
structures, Labour markets, International economics, Balance of payments, Exchange rate systems, Fiscal, monetary and supply-side policies.