Economics
Course summary
The GCSE provides a natural route into the Business A Level or the Economics A Level at Key Stage 5, both of which are currently running successfully in our sixth form. As a department, we work collaboratively with the Harris Federation sixth form to develop our schemes of learning, following much of their curriculum design and adapting it to the needs of our students. The content of the AQA A level course is designed to engage students through topics and issues that are relevant in today’s society, such as digital technology, business ethics and globalisation. Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to analyse data, think critically about issues and make informed decisions; all skills that are needed for further study and employment. We work with the Federation to monitor quality of delivery and to standardise assessment as we see this as a critical element to improve learning outcomes for our students and professional development for the business teachers. Similarly the Economics A level schemes of learning have been developed in line with the Federation sixth form schemes of work. We study the AQA A level which aims to apply economic theory to support analysis of current economic problems and issues, and encourage students to appreciate the interrelationships between microeconomics and macroeconomics. The schemes of learning builds in up-to-date content so that students can relate what they are learning to the world around them – locally, nationally and globally. As well as key knowledge students develop skills needed to understand and analyse data, think critically about issues and make informed decisions. They will also learn and appreciate that when evaluating arguments, both qualitative and quantitative evidence are important.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 7 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Must have a minimum of seven grade 5s in full GCSE. Grade 5 in English Languand and Maths
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Assessment
Academic courses will be assessed with internal assessment in line with the federation assessment cycle to monitor performance of students throughout their key stage four study, including mock examinations. This helps us to adapt schemes of learning and adjust lessons to clear up any misconceptions. The final measure will be the outcomes of the students.
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