Using the Web in studying A’ Level Economics Andrew Ashwin Content Developer Biz/ed Chief Examiner Business and Economics (Nuffield) GCSE
A2 Economics Building on AS: Same material – new slant Emphasis on greater detail and increased skills Higher order skills Analysis Evaluation
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 Notes, theory explanations Presentations Activities Information for supporting research
A2 Economics This year: Poverty and inequality European Union Contestable Markets Government Failure
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
A2 Economics Activities Presentations – PowerPoint Mind Your Business Key Resources to help develop skills: Activities Presentations – PowerPoint Mind Your Business In the News Research Projects Key Economic Data
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!