Description
Our Online IGCSE Economics course offers students a well-rounded education in the dynamics of economics at both the national and international levels. This programme is specifically tailored to cultivate a deep awareness and understanding of how various economic agents—consumers, producers, and governments—interact in diverse markets. As a leading provider of Economics IGCSE Online education, our curriculum is enriched with key economic concepts and analytical tools that will sharpen students’ critical thinking and reasoning abilities, skills that are invaluable to economists.
This highly esteemed IGCSE Economics Online Course sets the foundation for students who aim to further their studies at A Level Economics and subsequently pursue higher education at university.
Homework, Assessment and Reporting
Students enrolled in our IGCSE Economics Online Course are expected to complete at least one piece of homework per subject each fortnight at Level 3, and weekly assignments at Level 4. Success in our Upper School’s Online IGCSE Economics programme is underpinned by the constant review and revision of classroom notes to solidify learning after each lesson. We strongly encourage the creation of revision cards and comprehensive notes for each topic, thereby ensuring that students are adequately prepared for their final examinations at the end of this two-year course.
Assessment-wise, Level 3 internal evaluations occur in June, while Level 4 students undergo internal mock assessments in November and March. Reports are distributed at the end of the Autumn and Summer terms for Level 3, and following mock assessments in the Autumn and Spring terms for Level 4. These reports provide grades for both attainment and effort in each subject, complemented by written feedback from Success Coaches and the Head Teacher.
To keep parents actively involved in their children’s academic journey, we invite them to utilise their family Teams account for regular communication with teachers. This digital interface provides a unique advantage of detailed tracking, which complements the insights gathered from our annual parent consultation evenings.
Click here to see this year’s Assessment and Reporting schedule
This International GCSE is well-regarded among colleges and universities as it is well-rounded, allowing learners to have a grasp of key topics giving a firm basis from which to springboard into A Level and beyond.
The course comprises of 5 main topics, listed below.
1. Basic economic ideas and resource allocation
2. The price system and the micro economy
3. Government microeconomic intervention
4. The macro economy
5. Government macro intervention
Complete Economics for Cambridge IGCSE and O Level (3rd ed.), by Dan Moynihan and Brian Titley; published by Oxford University Press (ISBN: 978-0198409700)
Parents are responsible for arranging their child’s examinations at their local registered examination centre. Cambridge Home School students study from every part of the globe and so it is not practical for the school to offer a single venue to sit examinations. Consequently, Cambridge Home School is not registered with Cambridge International Examinations but has partnerships with examination centres registered with Cambridge International Examinations, Edexcel, OCR and AQA, and will support students in locating a suitable venue for sitting their written and practical examinations.
If you are intending to study A Level Economics, we recommend that you spend some time in the summer holidays preparing. Here are some suggested activities:
Watch:
YouTube video – Macroeconomics- Everything You Need to Know
YouTube video – Microeconomics – Everything You Need to Know
Documentary on YouTube – The End of Poverty
Documentary on YouTube – Karl Marx and Marxism
Read:
Article from The Economist – Economists are turning to culture to explain wealth and poverty
Article from The Economist – What harm do minimum wages do?
What is the focus of the online IGCSE Economics course?
The online IGCSE Economics course aims to enhance students’ awareness and comprehension of economic interactions between consumers, producers, and governments on both national and international scales. It provides a strong foundation in economic concepts and equips students with analytical, critical, and reasoning skills.
How are students assessed in the online IGCSE Economics class?
In the online IGCSE Economics class, Level 3 students undergo internal assessments in June, while Level 4 students have mock assessments in November and March. Reports for these assessments are issued at specific times, showing grades for effort and attainment in the subject along with comments from Success Coaches and the Head Teacher.
What is the homework policy in the online IGCSE Economics course?
For the online IGCSE Economics course, students at Level 3 are expected to complete at least one homework assignment per fortnight for each subject. For Level 4 students, weekly assignments are the norm. To maximise success, students should also revise notes and prepare revision cards for each topic.
What topics are covered in Economics IGCSE online?
The Economics IGCSE online course is comprehensive, covering five main topics. These are Basic Economic Ideas and Resource Allocation, The Price System and the Micro Economy, Government Microeconomic Intervention, The Macro Economy, and Government Macro Intervention.
How can parents track their child’s progress in Economics IGCSE online?
Parents can stay informed about their child’s academic progress by using their family Teams account, which enables more detailed tracking than an annual parent consultation evening.
The Teacher
Economics at Cambridge Home School Online is taught by Dr Rehman and Mr Poole. Click on the names below to find out more about our Economics teachers.