Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012

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  1. PPF's Avatar
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
    It's not actually THAT hard of a paper. Its just timing, and not even too much the only problem is that handwriting may suffer towards the end.
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    Your not Yash from Berkshire are you?
    :eek: Lol yes. Why?
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
    (Original post by PPF)
    are you sure there are even more that 3 exams for unit 6? maybe there are only 3?
    Yeah, they had unit 6 exams every June (just like unit 4 in the new syllabus). If they had only those 3 papers (2005, 2008, 2009), they would have to do that unit in 2008 if they couldn't do it in 2005, right?

    But I can only find those three papers uploaded anywhere
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    :eek: Lol yes. Why?
    ****!! Now dont say Ryvers!
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    Yeah, they had unit 6 exams every June (just like unit 4 in the new syllabus). If they had only those 3 papers (2005, 2008, 2009), they would have to do that unit in 2008 if they couldn't do it in 2005, right?

    But I can only find those three papers uploaded anywhere
    Hmmm, theres enough though. To get a high grade. Im sure you can get an A* without them
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
    what resources are peoploe using to revise? is the phillip allan revision guide sufficient?
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    what resources are peoploe using to revise? is the phillip allan revision guide sufficient?
    No way!
    The phillip alan revision guide has been pretty good for other units, but nowhere near enough for this one
    I'm gonna be using anderton, tutor2u, getrevising, pajholden anddd my own revision notes
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    No way!
    The phillip alan revision guide has been pretty good for other units, but nowhere near enough for this one
    I'm gonna be using anderton, tutor2u, getrevising, pajholden anddd my own revision notes
    lol yeah its too basic i think. i have an anderton book but its like 15 years old lol. ill have to check thos websites out. i have seen the pajholden videos hes really good but only seen his unit 1 stuff, hows his unit 4?

    thanks.
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    what resources are peoploe using to revise? is the phillip allan revision guide sufficient?
    Phillip Allan is more a specification guide rather than revision guide. I believe it is written by the chief examiner so do not overlook it. Tutor2u is useful.
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
    (Original post by Yash13)
    Phillip Allan is more a specification guide rather than revision guide. I believe it is written by the chief examiner so do not overlook it. Tutor2u is useful.
    ok cool thanks. i will have a check on tutor2u
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
    (Original post by Yumnaarrhhh)
    Hey guys, good luck with your exam!

    Btw random question..about unit 1 and 2..do you think that it's possible to try and teach yourself? I'm doing my AS this year and I made the mistake of picking bio instead of this..so how hard would it be to teach yourself those 2 units?

    Thanks
    If you pick things up quickly, then you can definately teach yourself units 1 and 2 as well as three. Unit 4 is a bit more tricky. There are many text books desiegned for the course that contain all the information you need. I'd recommend the one by Peter Smith - clearly written.

    The only difficult thing is to motivate yourself to learn it on your own.
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    If you pick things up quickly, then you can definately teach yourself units 1 and 2 as well as three. Unit 4 is a bit more tricky. There are many text books desiegned for the course that contain all the information you need. I'd recommend the one by Peter Smith - clearly written.

    The only difficult thing is to motivate yourself to learn it on your own.
    hi. would u recommend me buying the peter smith book now for revision purposes given that the exam is pretty close and the book is large?
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
    (Original post by AKH)
    If you pick things up quickly, then you can definately teach yourself units 1 and 2 as well as three. Unit 4 is a bit more tricky. There are many text books desiegned for the course that contain all the information you need. I'd recommend the one by Peter Smith - clearly written.

    The only difficult thing is to motivate yourself to learn it on your own.
    Thank you!

    My school gives students the big yellow and green textbook that is by Edexcel..is that any similar to the one by Peter Smith? If it is, then I can borrow one.

    Motivation..yeah I think it may be a problem but i'll see how it goes
    Last edited by Yumnaarrhhh; 25-05-2012 at 22:46. Reason: Someone already answered my question above
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    gotta get 100 in this paper :/ but got maths exams too
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    Can anyone explain mutual funds, and hedge funds please?
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    What is the MAXIMUM number of points you can write for a question?

    For instance the 20 mark question in section A?
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    gotta get 100 in this paper :/ but got maths exams too
    Me too Got C4 the day after this exam, so just one day to do the "last minute revision"
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
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    gotta get 100 in this paper :/ but got maths exams too
    (Original post by ezioaudi77)
    Me too Got C4 the day after this exam, so just one day to do the "last minute revision"
    I have C4 too! Not too worried about it as it's a retake paper. Can't say the same for this one. I'm so worried that I will run out of time
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    anyone know about the de-accelerator effect? can you please explain it?
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    Re: Edexcel Economics Unit 4: 20th June 2012
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    anyone know about the de-accelerator effect? can you please explain it?
    never heard of that before, you sure we need to know it?
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