Economics

  OutcomesAssessment Schedule, Task 1, Task 2, Task 3, Task 4, Task 5, Task 6

HSC Assessment Economics

Objectives

Students will develop a knowledge and understanding about:

HSC Outcomes

A student:

1. the economic behaviour of individuals, firms, institutions and governments;

H1 demonstrates understanding of economic terms, concepts and relationships;

H2 analyses the economic role of individuals, firms, institutions and governments.

2. the function and operation of markets;

H3 explains the role of markets within the global economy.

3. the operation and management of economics;

H4 analyses the impact of global markets on Australian and global economies;

H5 discusses policy options for dealing with problems and issues in contemporary and hypothetical contexts.

4. contemporary economic problems and issues facing individuals, firms and governments;

H6 analyses the impact of economic policies in theoretical and contemporary Australian contexts;

H7 evaluates the consequences of contemporary economic problems and issues on individuals, firms, institutions and governments.

5. the student develops skills to:

· investigate and engage in effective analysis, synthesis and evaluation of economic information from a variety of sources;

· communicate economic information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms.

H8 applies appropriate terminology, concepts and theories in contemporary and hypothetical economic contexts;

H9 selects and organizes information from a variety of sources for relevance and reliability;

H10 communicates economic information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms;

H11 applies mathematical concepts in economic contexts;

H12 works independently and in groups to achieve appropriate goals in set timelines.

Schedule

OutcomesAssessment Schedule, Task 1, Task 2, Task 3, Task 4, Task 5, Task 6

Assessment Schedule: Economics

 

Syllabus Weightings

 

Task 1

Task 2

Task 3

Task 4

Task 5

 

Nature of Task

 

 

Research Essay

Half Yearly Exam

Research Presentation

Stimulus Based Skills

Trial Exam

Timing of Task

 

 

Term 4

Week 8

Term 1

Week 9 - 10

Term 2

Week 5

All Terms Cumulative

Term 3

Week 4 - 5

The Global Economy

25

10

5

 

5

5

Australia’s Place in the Global Economy

25

 

10

 

 

5

10

Economic Issues

25

10

 

 

5

10

Economic Policies & Management

25

 

 

10

 

5

10

Outcomes

 

H1 to H12

H1 to H12

H1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12

H1 to H12

H1 to H12

MARKS

100

20

15

10

20

35

 

# Stimulus based assessment skills may be tested collectively or at appropriate times during the course.

 

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