GCSE Economics Specification Specification for first teaching in 2017
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When students understand how markets and economies work, they will develop an economic awareness to benefit them personally and professionally for years to come.
We created our new GCSE with help from teachers, keeping contemporary case studies we know you and your students enjoy, and providing a clear description of new content.
There are lots of opportunities to talk about today's economic issues in your lessons. Students can develop communication, critical thinking and analytical skills through tasks based on anything from ways to cut the budget deficit, to weighing up the pros and cons of inflation or being part of free-trade agreements.
We've maintained the clear structure of our assessment, using a combination of question styles so that all students have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding.
Upon completion, students will have the skills, knowledge and confidence for further study or to embark on their career.
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