Revision/Discussion Thread Edexcel Economics Unit 2 Friday 25th of May 2012
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Revision/Discussion Thread Edexcel Economics Unit 2 Friday 25th of May 2012Couldn't seem to find a thread on discussion of Economics exam in the summer. Maybe is too early to have one, but I thought is a good idea to start the thread now so we can all have discussion and help each other out for this exams
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Re: Revision/Discussion Thread Edexcel Economics Unit 2 Friday 25th of May 2012hey !! HOW ARE you guys revising for this unit 2? i jsut started my revision this week!! i have 19 days left. any advise ? this is my resit . i previously got a grade U so i really need help now. what do you guys think is going to be the main topic of the data response for unit 2?
i dont know much about the Uk's economy and i suppose i should for the macroeconomics exam. Can someone please tell me what has happened to the UK economy over the past one year?? since the examiner wrote the May 25 exam paper one year in advance . -
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Re: Revision/Discussion Thread Edexcel Economics Unit 2 Friday 25th of May 2012The 30 marker is not as hard as you think it is. My teacher told me that normally the 30 marker is on macroeconomic objectives or policies as they are big topics and have lots of stuff to talk about. Obviously, there are few exceptions but mostly, it is on objectives or policies.(Original post by happyman888)
I'm just worried about the 30 marker!
If you break the 30 marker down into two sections. 18 marks and 12 marks.
18 marks - KAA
2 marks - definitions
4 marks - diagram
12 marks - State 3 points to answer the question. Obviously, develop your point. Or you can do 2 points each worth 6 marks. But personally, i recommend doing 3 points each worth 4 marks.
12 marks - Evaluation
You have stated 3 points, now evaluate these 3 points. So you will have 3 evaluation with each worth 4 marks.
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Re: Revision/Discussion Thread Edexcel Economics Unit 2 Friday 25th of May 2012My teacher predicted cotton for unit 1, and clothing retailers, which came up - the graph that she showed us on the Wednesday was the one in the exam :P
And she's predicting employment and export led growth if you want to take her predictions -
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Hi Mate, I remember you from Unit one! How Unit one go for you in January?(Original post by ryanboi)
The 30 marker is not as hard as you think it is. My teacher told me that normally the 30 marker is on macroeconomic objectives or policies as they are big topics and have lots of stuff to talk about. Obviously, there are few exceptions but mostly, it is on objectives or policies.
If you break the 30 marker down into two sections. 18 marks and 12 marks.
18 marks - KAA
2 marks - definitions
4 marks - diagram
12 marks - State 3 points to answer the question. Obviously, develop your point. Or you can do 2 points each worth 6 marks. But personally, i recommend doing 3 points each worth 4 marks.
12 marks - Evaluation
You have stated 3 points, now evaluate these 3 points. So you will have 3 evaluation with each worth 4 marks.
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Re: Revision/Discussion Thread Edexcel Economics Unit 2 Friday 25th of May 2012You ite man, and Unit 1 went well. Got 100 UMS(Original post by shaminn)
Hi Mate, I remember you from Unit one! How Unit one go for you in January?
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Bloody hell that's excellent, well done though I got 93 UMS so it wasn't too bad for me I guess.
How are you doing for Unit 2 I haven't revised an inch yet because of other exams. But I think it should be okay just need to brush up on some stuff I've let some terminology etc slip lately
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Re: Revision/Discussion Thread Edexcel Economics Unit 2 Friday 25th of May 2012Well done to you too(Original post by shaminn)
Bloody hell that's excellent, well done though I got 93 UMS so it wasn't too bad for me I guess.
How are you doing for Unit 2 I haven't revised an inch yet because of other exams. But I think it should be okay just need to brush up on some stuff I've let some terminology etc slip lately
This was posted from The Student Room's iPhone/iPad App Unit 2 is great. Better than Unit 1. Am ready for it lol Hopefully, another 100UMS. Finger Crossed. Am sure you will do fine Are you confident about the exam?
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Well I haven't revised yet it I seem to find it much easier and more common sense than anything. But because I havent gone over everything I feel like I might not know everything yet so im not overly confident yet. I would be happy with anything over 90UMS. I'm going to start revision for it tmrw afternoon.(Original post by ryanboi)
Well done to you too Unit 2 is great. Better than Unit 1. Am ready for it lol Hopefully, another 100UMS. Finger Crossed. Am sure you will do fine Are you confident about the exam?
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Re: Revision/Discussion Thread Edexcel Economics Unit 2 Friday 25th of May 2012Nice stuff(Original post by shaminn)
Well I haven't revised yet it I seem to find it much easier and more common sense than anything. But because I havent gone over everything I feel like I might not know everything yet so im not overly confident yet. I would be happy with anything over 90UMS. I'm going to start revision for it tmrw afternoon.
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Re: Revision/Discussion Thread Edexcel Economics Unit 2 Friday 25th of May 2012What I tend to do when revising for Economics, is I tend to read the textbooks fully. Then I do every past paper there has ever beens multiple choice. And around 5 timed exams (including multiple choice). I average around 1 hour 5 mins currently and around 74-85% each time.
quick edit */ Just realised this was Edexcel, i'm taking AQA economics. None the less good luck everyone! /*Last edited by Ben_K; 21-05-2012 at 18:24. -
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Re: Revision/Discussion Thread Edexcel Economics Unit 2 Friday 25th of May 2012This might be useful for Edexcel AS Econ candidates.
There is a free online AS Macro revision clinic with Geoff, Mo, Ian and the tutor2u Econ team tomorrow evening (22 May) from 8.30 pm for anyone who would like a little extra support ahead of Friday. over 450 students logged into the first AS Macro clinic - a similar number expected tomorrow night!
Geoff, Mo and several others on the teacher panel teach Edexcel Econ - so bound to be lots of good support for the unit in the clinic Q&A.
http://www.tutor2u.net/blog/index.ph...ay-22-may-2012
Jim
