Selection of revision activities with markscheme

Mindmap with diagram

Discuss whether the removal of all government intervention in the labour market would increase the efficiency of the labour market. Essay plan with answers.

Keynesian and neo-classical economists reach very different conclusions about the shape of the long run aggregate supply curve and so to about government policy. Evaluate, with the use of an appropriate diagram(s), whether the Keynesian view or the neoclassical view of the shape of the long run aggregate supply curve is more useful in designing government economic policy. [25] (sample set April 2016 from locked OCR interchange for markscheme paper 2) A set of 4 differentiated essay plans for low/med/high/A* students for the above essay question.

Activity which allows student to explain macro diagrams with prompts

Booklet includes 5 diagrams micro/macro with differentiated task to explain and analyse to aid weaker students in using the diagrams effectively. Seperate document with answers.

A booklet of collated resources from online advice/Tutor2u/ revision sites/OCR course to aid year 12 and 13 OCR economics students with evaluation.

Macro objectives and unemployment Inflation/growth With answers.

Suitable for new year 12 students to introduce Macroeconomics

Extract E (lines 11–12) states that ‘the unemployment rate as measured by the Labour Force Survey remains stubbornly high at 7.7%.’ Using the data in the extracts and your economic knowledge, evaluate different policies that could be used to reduce the rate of unemployment in the UK. [25 marks] Essay Plan Specimin paper 2014 online

As Keynes said: ‘When the capital development of a country becomes a by-product of the activities of a casino, the job is likely to be ill-done.’ (The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money, 1936). To what extent do you agree that market failure is inevitable in financial markets? Justify your answer with reference to economic theory and evidence. (25 marks) Essay plan

A detailed set of revision mindmaps covering mostly macro topics and key terms. Very useful for exam prep. Could be used for GCSE too and various exam boards.

3 mindmaps to recap key micro diagrams and one mindmap highlighting key GCSE micro concepts

AQA June 2016 AS Paper 2 Macro Extract B (lines 6 to 8) states ‘The weakness in global energy prices and food prices combined with the recent appreciation in the pound sterling exchange rate help to explain the recent fall in inflation in the UK.’ Explain why a rise in the pound sterling exchange rate is likely to affect the rate of inflation in the UK. [10 marks] Answer plan. Markscheme available online.

Detailed essay plan for 2011 AQA Economics Econ 2 paper with title: Extract C (lines 8 –10) states that a ‘sustained improvement in the UK economy requires . . . that spending switches away from household consumption and government spending towards exports’. Using the data and your economic knowledge, assess the importance of an increase in exports for achieving an improvement in the performance of the UK economy. (25 marks) Markscheme available on AQA website.

A detailed PPT including the classification of elastic and inelastic goods, calculation and interpretation of the coefficient, drawing of demand curves. Can be used for both Economics and Business.

Essay plan for June 12 question:

A PPT and worksheet activity examining tradable pollution permits including advantages and disadvantages with data to discuss.

A detailed framework for A-Level students to help to use the skills predominantly of analysis and evaluation. This guidance sheet includes link words for longer answer questions and a glossary of terms to help analyse and evaluate. Examples included are business and economics but can be easily changed.

OCR Economics essay plan lesson activity with key terms. Merger activity can be of significant benefit to producers. Evaluate whether the main influence on the size of a firm over time is economies of scale. (25 marks)