Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012

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  1. nakz_'s Avatar
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
    (Original post by Tsunami2011)
    If 73/100 is roughly 108UMS what will 120UMS be?
    120 UMS in June 11 was probably 86/100
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
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    80/85?
    Thanks I'm determined to NAIL this exam! what grade do you need for uni?
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
    (Original post by Tsunami2011)
    Thanks I'm determined to NAIL this exam! what grade do you need for uni?
    A*
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
    Hi!

    I have a question that says 'examine the significance of Nigeria's heavy dependency on oil exports'

    How do I approach a question like this?

    Please help!!!
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
    (Original post by avataraang)
    Hi!

    I have a question that says 'examine the significance of Nigeria's heavy dependency on oil exports'

    How do I approach a question like this?

    Please help!!!
    Essentially, examine the flaws of primary product dependency.

    Talk about the the volatile nature of the commodities market.

    Runs risk of Nigeria's Labour force becoming too specialised. Workforce won't develop or become more educated.

    Talk about the corruption in Nigeria, which means that the revenue from oil exports isn't always used appropriately.


    Benefits the current account (inflow of exports)

    Evaluation,etc. Probably more points.
    Last edited by Tsunami2011; 13-06-2012 at 22:54.
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
    i would say best thing is past papers and old spec past papers and NO PHILLIP ALLAN behind then book questions as they are crap
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
    My teacher was ill and unmotivated could anyone provide me with a list of topics and what I need to know about them please. Any help would be much appreciated !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
    (Original post by Tsunami2011)
    If 73/100 is roughly 108UMS what will 120UMS be?
    I don't know if its accurate, but I use this formula to find out the raw marks needed for full UMS in any unit.

    raw marks for A* + (Total raw marks * 7.5%)

    It always gets a very close value to the actual raw marks needed.
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
    To find full UMS first the difference between the A and A* then add the difference onto the A* boundary.

    For example if an A was 61/100 and A* was 71/100, then the difference would be 10 marks. This would mean you would need 81 for 100 UMS
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
    Could someone help me out and let me know what diagrams we need to know? Obviously the AS AD one but what other are important? taaaaaa
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
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    Could someone help me out and let me know what diagrams we need to know? Obviously the AS AD one but what other are important? taaaaaa
    The Laffer curve with the gini coefficient for anything to do with inequality..

    then theres the marshall lerner curve..

    and the tariff diagram. I think thats all of them...:/
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
    (Original post by XxAmxX)
    The Laffer curve with the gini coefficient for anything to do with inequality..

    then theres the marshall lerner curve..

    and the tariff diagram. I think thats all of them...:/
    sweet thanks!

    I'm so scared for this exam I need an A and I really don't think I'll even manage a B it's such a huge topic and I hate essays!
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
    (Original post by Jamesagordon)
    sweet thanks!

    I'm so scared for this exam I need an A and I really don't think I'll even manage a B it's such a huge topic and I hate essays!
    I know exactly how you feel! resitting this exam cause i got a C last time round...And need an A aswell, but i have C4 to revise for as well... I'd say essay plans are the way forward for a day or two..and then make sure that you can actually expand your points after that..Thats gonna be my technique at least!
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
    (Original post by awaydayboy)
    My teacher was ill and unmotivated could anyone provide me with a list of topics and what I need to know about them please. Any help would be much appreciated !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Lol Exam freaking out..I know how you feel there

    -Globalisation
    -Growth and development (Uk and developing countries)/Constraints on both too
    -Global Competitiveness
    -Poverty/inequality (Uk and abroad)
    -Uk finances (Balance of Payments/current account/exchange rates)
    -Trade

    Hoping i didnt miss out any biggies there!
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
    I know exactly how you feel! resitting this exam cause i got a C last time round...And need an A aswell, but i have C4 to revise for as well... I'd say essay plans are the way forward for a day or two..and then make sure that you can actually expand your points after that..Thats gonna be my technique at least!
    I did really well at AS but I've gone down hill this year, didn't do that great in unit 3 either. Had a 2 and a half hour geography exam yesterday and the bulk of that was Globalisation and Development and inequalities so I'm alright for those topcis in terms of case studies but I'm rubbish at knowing what stuff to link and how to expand
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
    (Original post by Jamesagordon)
    I did really well at AS but I've gone down hill this year, didn't do that great in unit 3 either. Had a 2 and a half hour geography exam yesterday and the bulk of that was Globalisation and Development and inequalities so I'm alright for those topcis in terms of case studies but I'm rubbish at knowing what stuff to link and how to expand
    Is this your last exam? Thats pretty much 1/2 the syllabus sorted then This exams on my birthday too :unimpressed:
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
    (Original post by XxAmxX)
    Lol Exam freaking out..I know how you feel there

    -Globalisation
    -Growth and development (Uk and developing countries)/Constraints on both too
    -Global Competitiveness
    -Poverty/inequality (Uk and abroad)
    -Uk finances (Balance of Payments/current account/exchange rates)
    -Trade

    Hoping i didnt miss out any biggies there!
    Much loveee and tell me about it -.- haha
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
    Which old spec paper equals to new spec unit4?:confused:
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
    Anyone got suggestions about what may come up? How is the best way to revise?

    I need HELP. I need 96/120 in this paper and I am freaking out.
  20. JuxtaposedJames's Avatar
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
    Is it best to pick a topic and really focus on it.

    I am strong and development and globalisation so should I really just revise those hard as a question is guaranteed to come up on that surely?
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