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AQA A-level Economics new 7136 - 06, 13 & 19 Jun 2017 [Exam Discussion]

We could use this thread for general discussion, revision tips, question help, exam prep etc.

Exam dates:
Tuesday 6th June- Economics A2, Paper 1- Markets/Market Failures, AQA (2 hours PM)

Tuesday 13th June- Economics, Paper 2- National/International, AQA (2 hours PM)

Monday 19th June- Economics, Paper 3- Economic Principles, AQA (2 hours PM)

I recommend checking out the site below.
https://studywise.co.uk/a-level-revision/economics/

@nickg15b has also kindly shared some websites which will be very helpful for revision:

Notes:
www.technocratnotes.com I very much recommend you download their app it is quite awesome.

http://www.tutor2u.net/

http://www.economicshelp.org/blog/ their model answers are absolutely ace.

Lots of resources at: http://aleveleconomicssuccess.com/

Video https://www.youtube.com/user/pajholden he explains it like a legend.

https://www.youtube.com/user/EconplusDal

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFR...GOMaGr92JFXXSQ AS Economics revision videos.

Further Readiing

http://www.theguardian.com/business/economics

http://www.economist.com/ http://beta.tutor2u.net/economics/blog
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Has anyone got last year's AS paper? 2016
can you tell me the questions please or take a picture of the paper as i need it for tomorrow
This is great thanks alot I've got this paper tomorrow possibly so this helps
Heyyy, how much revision have you guys done for each micro and macro?

I'm currently trying to get all my micro notes done and have not even looked at macro-- never even revised that in my life...

Are you guys using the CGP guide? I personally find that a lottt better than the black AQA one.
Original post by Nadine_08
Heyyy, how much revision have you guys done for each micro and macro?

I'm currently trying to get all my micro notes done and have not even looked at macro-- never even revised that in my life...

Are you guys using the CGP guide? I personally find that a lottt better than the black AQA one.


I haven't started revising either yet but I will spend a few months but revising both simultaneously as there is a lot to cover and remember, and as with every lesson I do I'll definitely be buying the cgp books
Original post by elpadrino.19
I haven't started revising either yet but I will spend a few months but revising both simultaneously as there is a lot to cover and remember, and as with every lesson I do I'll definitely be buying the cgp books


Cooll. Are you in y12 or y13?
Reply 7
Does anyone have a basic check-list style document of this new AQA Economics specification?
I need it so I can see the whole syllabus one one/a few pages, pick things to revise and then tick them off...
Original post by Dernal
Does anyone have a basic check-list style document of this new AQA Economics specification?
I need it so I can see the whole syllabus one one/a few pages, pick things to revise and then tick them off...


You could use the specification as it shows all the topics needed for the paper.
Just doing notes really. Macro I'm typing them up, micro I'm writing them.

Really behind with macro, starting to stress ;(
Im finding it really difficult :cry:
Reply 11
what textbooks are you guys using?
Original post by Rubyx
what textbooks are you guys using?


CGP. The AQA specific one is too detailed for me and just stresses me out
Reply 13
Original post by Nadine_08
CGP. The AQA specific one is too detailed for me and just stresses me out


thanks! and i feel ya. i'm wracking my brain out trying to write notes from the textbook and it's just so detailed, i feel overwhelmed!

is this the one you're using? https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Level-Economics-Complete-Revision/dp/1782943471/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490300662&sr=8-1&keywords=cgp+economics
Original post by Rubyx
thanks! and i feel ya. i'm wracking my brain out trying to write notes from the textbook and it's just so detailed, i feel overwhelmed!

is this the one you're using? https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Level-Economics-Complete-Revision/dp/1782943471/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490300662&sr=8-1&keywords=cgp+economics


yep that's the one!
Original post by Nadine_08
yep that's the one!


Does the cgp book cover the whole spec? Like, Is the information enough to revise from?
Original post by BintM
Does the cgp book cover the whole spec? Like, Is the information enough to revise from?


That's the book I'm using to revise. It tells you at each part of the book if the section is for all exam boards, and outlines any sections which are exam board specific (so OCR only, Edexcel only etc.)
Original post by RG110man
That's the book I'm using to revise. It tells you at each part of the book if the section is for all exam boards, and outlines any sections which are exam board specific (so OCR only, Edexcel only etc.)


Thanks for that, so its worth buying?
I home school so now im worried that i havent covered everything i need to. :s-smilie:
Original post by BintM
Thanks for that, so its worth buying?
I home school so now im worried that i havent covered everything i need to. :s-smilie:


I'd say it's definitely worth buying. For AS I bought the AQA endorsed textbook but found it very heavy going with just too much waffle (endless cast studies etc). The CGP book is clear and concise telling you exactly what you need to know with no waffle. (Due to timetabling constraints this year I'm in a position where I have 1 hour of economics tuition with my teacher per week). I've found the CGP book used in conjunction with econplusdal's youtube videos have done the job and I seem to be getting around about the 20/25 marks on essays. :smile:
Original post by RG110man
I'd say it's definitely worth buying. For AS I bought the AQA endorsed textbook but found it very heavy going with just too much waffle (endless cast studies etc). The CGP book is clear and concise telling you exactly what you need to know with no waffle. (Due to timetabling constraints this year I'm in a position where I have 1 hour of economics tuition with my teacher per week). I've found the CGP book used in conjunction with econplusdal's youtube videos have done the job and I seem to be getting around about the 20/25 marks on essays. :smile:


I'm going to order it now then. I'm using the aqa textbook, it gives me a headache, as theres a lot to process :/
Do you have any tips on writing essays?

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