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How much does GCSE Economics help with A-level?

Hi,

I did GCSE economics in yr 10. as it is a rare subject to do at GCSE, the AS Economics course starts off pretty slow as they have to go over key concepts from GCSE. anyways so far since i started sixth form (about 6 days) I haven't really learnt much new (which i understand as we go over gcse stuff first) .. but I wanted to know those who also did gcse economics, how much did it help you come A-level? since you were familiar with most concepts? or does it get really hard afterwards??

thanks :smile: :smile:
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Ben_K
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It's as hard as you want it to be. If you put in the time and effort you'll achieve a top grade regardless of having a GCSE. I didn't take the GCSE and achieved top marks in economics. I knew someone who did take GCSE economics however but lacked the work ethic and achieved only a C grade so it is very dependent on the work you put in.
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sweet_gyal97
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Original post by Ben_K
It's as hard as you want it to be. If you put in the time and effort you'll achieve a top grade regardless of having a GCSE. I didn't take the GCSE and achieved top marks in economics. I knew someone who did take GCSE economics however but lacked the work ethic and achieved only a C grade so it is very dependent on the work you put in.



Thanks, that's really helpful, and well done!! :smile:
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Bloxorus
16
I didn't do GCSE but still got an A at AS and didn't really find myself at a disadvantage to those who had done it. There were a few definitions at the start that they knew and everyone else didn't part apart from that and a few basic concepts, its not really much of an advantage.
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BC95
19
What board did you study GCSE economics with ?
I didn't do it at GCSE but I'm doing it at AS.


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