Economics

Assessment

Students will compile work in folders in accordance with the 6th Form work policy and must bring these to every lesson. Course structure focuses on knowledge acquisition whilst continually building on prior knowledge, building meaningful schema throughout. Assessments have also been structured in a way that allows students to build on knowledge and skills systematically, ranging from recall tests, moving to smaller extract questions and then onto larger literary and comparative essays. A range of DNAs are used at the start of every lesson and focus on knowledge recall; these reflect best practice in terms of daily, weekly and monthly reviews. Vocabulary is taught explicitly: Students are given and tested regularly on Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary for every element of work, which is vital to be able to produce a more cogent and technical argument. We model effective diagrammatical analysis, showing students how to analyse and construct diagrams based on wider research, case studies and current affairs; this ensures a more lateral economic thought process We model how to write, using LSS planning documents: chains of reasoning. This is based on the excellent resources found in ‘The Writing Revolution’. There is a high-accountability expectation of 2-3 hours Prep to be completed / week. Very often this will require students to consolidate knowledge of what they have learnt, but may involve reading or preparation for forthcoming topics using flipped learning. Essays will always be handwritten and most of the time will be completed in lessons so we can monitor closely how students are working under timed conditions, however, to reinforce learning, essay practice and diagrammatical analysis may be set for Prep. A-Level Economics Year 12 Half Term 1 - Theme 1 - Micro Economics - The Markets - RSH Formatively: DNAs, short weekly tests and essay writing practice Summatively: Portfolio given for exam practice set in Week 3 (portfolio1) and Week 6 (portfolio 2). Portfolio 1 = a series of multiple choice tests as well as diagrammatic interpretations of economic models. I will start building my essay writing skills by practising small mark essay questions! Portfolio 2 = I will be building on from the skills I have learnt and may require revisiting elements of the multiple choice questions and diagrammatic interpretations of economic models; it is important that I can show the journey I have made from the previous portfolio. I will also begin to start developing further my essay writing skills (6 to 10 mark essay questions will be introduced) Half Term 2 - Theme 1 - Micro Economics - The Markets - RSH Formatively: DNAs, short weekly tests and essay writing practice - Summatively: Portfolio Portfolio given for practice essay set in Week 2 and 5. Half Term 3 - Theme 2 - Macroeconomics - The UK Economy - RSH Formatively: DNAs, short weekly tests and essay writing practice Summatively: Portfolio Portfolio given for practice essay set in Week 3 and 5. Half Term 4 - Theme 2 - Macroeconomics - The UK Economy - RSH Formatively: DNAs, short weekly tests and essay writing practice Summatively: Portfolio Portfolio given for practice essay set in Week 3 and 6. Half Term 5 - Theme 1 & 2 - Micro and Macroeconomics - The UK - RSH Formatively: DNAs, short weekly tests and essay writing practice Summatively: Portfolio Portfolio given for practice essay set in Week 3 and 5. Half Term 6 - Theme 1 & 2 - Micro and Macroeconomics - The UK - RSH Formatively: DNAs, short weekly tests and essay writing practice Summatively: Portfolio Portfolio given for practice essay set in Week 3 and 5. Half Term 6 - Theme 3 - Theory of the Firm - RSH Formatively: DNAs, short weekly tests and essay writing practice Summatively: Portfolio Portfolio given for practice essay set in Week 2 and 4.