Category Archives: Economics A-level technique

  1. Renewal of Trident is NOT a condition of SNP putting Labour back in No 10

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    April 11, 2015 by Paul Goldsmith

    “Remember: Ed Miliband stabbed his own brother in the back to become Labour leader. Now he is willing to stab …
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  2. A2 Economics technique focus 6: And finally…the conclusion

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    May 30, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith

    If you want to be able to access the higher level marks in economics A-level essays, an effective conclusion is …
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  3. A2 exam technique spot 5: selecting the right question

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    May 29, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith

    Whatever exam board you are taking over the next two weeks, the key choice is going to be that of …
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  4. A2 Microeconomics technique spot 4 – How to write the perfect intro

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    May 28, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith

    There is no hard and fast rule for introductions in essays. The mark schemes don’t actually even mention the word. …
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  5. A2 Economics Micro technique spot 3 – when to use real-world examples

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    May 27, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith

    Another question pupils have is about the use of real-world examples in their essays. This becomes a particularly important issue …
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  6. A2 Economics Micro technique spot 2 – 1st best, 2nd best, 3rd best, 4th best

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    May 26, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith

    Pupils studying competition policy are often trying to get their head around what the regulatory authorities are trying to achieve. …
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  7. A2 Economics Micro technique spot 1 – Use your full toolkit

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    May 25, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith

    Once we turn your focus from the AS economics exams towards A2 we need to adjust our sights a bit. Those of …
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  8. AS Macro technique – get the basics in your brain

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    May 19, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZxvYy5-ekI As the AS Macroeconomics exam approaches, I have trying to explain to my pupils the importance of getting the basics …
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  9. Economics A-level Data response – don’t make the data your Adebayor

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    May 12, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith

      I’m sure Economics A-level pupils don’t need to be reminded that a fortnight sees the start of the Economics A-level …
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