About this course
Who it's for
All students starting their Edexcel A-Level Economics course
Course series
Course outline
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Work your way through these 10 short videos to discover the key things you need to know as you start your Edexcel A-Level Economics course!
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What is economics?
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Important economic ideas
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Economics in the UK and globally
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How Edexcel A-level Economics is structured
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How your A level Economics is assessed
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What the Edexcel examiners are looking for - assessment objectives
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Introduction to the wider skills needed
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Quantitative skills - more detail
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Context and application skills - more detail
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Essential study skills for success
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Hosts
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Ruth Tarrant
Ruth has been Subject Lead in Economics at tutor2u for many years after a career of teaching Economics, Business, Politics and Maths in a range of secondary schools. She is a highly experienced A level Economics Examiner, and also teaches undergraduate Economics on a very part-time basis at the University of Oxford. Ruth is passionate about making economics fun, engaging and accessible for teachers and students.
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Jon Clark
Jon is an experienced Economics and Business teacher, author and presenter. Jon also leads tutor2u's innovative work in online teaching and learning.
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Cathy Williams
Cathy is an experienced Head of Department and ex-Treasury economist. She is the author of many Tutor2U resources and a regular contributor to Economics Today. Alongside, Cathy sits on the local Young Enterprise Board and specialises in producing and delivering a wide range of careers and work related resources and programmes.