Economics

Exam Board & Specification: Edexcel A-Level Economics

Subject Lead:

Miss F Logan

What will students study at Key Stage 5?

Year 12: Micro foundations (markets, elasticity, market failure) and macro indicators/policy build data literacy and diagrammatic analysis across real contexts.

Year 13: Advanced micro (market structures, labour markets) and macro (growth, trade, development, finance) culminate in synoptic evaluation of policy trade‑offs.

What do assessments test?

• AO1: Knowledge/understanding of micro and macro economics
• AO2: Application to real‑world contexts and data
• AO3: Analysis/evaluation of economic arguments and policies

What are the expectations of my child in this subject?

Attend all lessons, meet deadlines, keep high‑quality notes, and use independent study effectively (at least the Sixth Form expectation per subject). Build habits of spaced retrieval, interleaved practice and regular past‑paper work.

What should my child do if they feel they are struggling in this subject?

Speak to the subject teacher promptly, identify precise topic/skill gaps, attend clinics/interventions, and use targeted resources (examiner reports, model answers, required practical write‑ups or assignment checklists).

How can I best support my child in this subject?

Have short, frequent check‑ins on progress; help plan assessment timelines; encourage retrieval practice and timed responses; and ensure use of department‑recommended texts, platforms and mark schemes.