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Using the Web in studying A’
Level Economics
Andrew Ashwin
Content Developer
Biz/ed
Chief Examiner Business and
Economics (Nuffield) GCSE
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A2 Economics
• Building on AS:
• Same material – new slant
• Emphasis on greater detail and
increased skills
– Higher order skills
• Analysis
• Evaluation
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A2 Economics
• Getting help – Using Biz/ed
(http://www.bized.ac.uk)
• What is Biz/ed?
– Free online resource
• Wide range of resources and support
materials
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Notes, theory explanations
Presentations
Activities
Information for supporting research
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A2 Economics
• This year:
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Poverty and inequality
European Union
Contestable Markets
Government Failure
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A2 Economics
• Next Year:
• Series of activities related to the A2
curriculum – Published fortnightly
– Business Economics – costs and revenues,
market structure etc
– Labour market economics
– Development economics
– UK Economy in a global setting
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A2 Economics
• Key Resources to help develop skills:
– Activities
– Presentations – PowerPoint
– Mind Your Business
– In the News
– Research Projects
– Key Economic Data
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A2 Economics
• Key skills in using the Web:
– Learn how to use search engines
effectively
– Be selective in what you use
– Check sites like Biz/ed regularly
– Use our contact details to seek advice
on resource use
– Remember the Web has its
limitations!
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