Econmics

Head of Department: Mr P Allen
Staff: Miss L Montgomery

GCSE Economics increases students’ knowledge and critical understanding of the world in which we live. It also helps them:

Through studying GCSE Economics, students:

The five areas of study which are covered by the GCSE specification are:

GCSE Economics is examined through two tiers of entry – Foundation and Higher – making use of questions based on a pre-released case study along with a more ‘traditional’ paper of short answer, data response and structured essay questions.

GCSE Economics can make a major contribution to students’ personal and social development and help them prepare for adult life. It can also help students prepare for the further study of Economics at a more advanced level