Economics for CSEC (R) Examinations
Will be published approx. on 8. July 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-4050-8648-6 (ISBN)
Description
* Provides full coverage of syllabus as shown in the list of objectives at the start of each chapter
* Concept maps at the start of each chapter to define the scope of the topic and to establish links within the topic
* Clear and concise explanations of topics, with illustrations and examples based on students' life experiences to aid understanding and recall
* Material is presented in a variety of ways - text, tables, diagrams and charts to accommodate students with different learning styles
* Includes different assessment methods - multiple choice questions, short answer questions and essay-type questions to prepare students for real examination conditions
* Provides extensive coverage of topics that students find challenging such as Elasticity, Cost Theory, Market Failure and Comparative Advantage Theory
* Includes up-to-date data on macroeconomics topics such as Balance of Payments, Inflation, Unemployment Economic Integration and Caribbean Economies
* The book follows a clear and logical structure with each chapter building on the concepts and topics from the previous chapter
* Provides step-by-step guidance for the SBA component - how to choose a topic, formulating a topic statement and suggestions for SBAs. There is a sample SBA with tips and a section on how to earn marks in this component
* Concept maps at the start of each chapter to define the scope of the topic and to establish links within the topic
* Clear and concise explanations of topics, with illustrations and examples based on students' life experiences to aid understanding and recall
* Material is presented in a variety of ways - text, tables, diagrams and charts to accommodate students with different learning styles
* Includes different assessment methods - multiple choice questions, short answer questions and essay-type questions to prepare students for real examination conditions
* Provides extensive coverage of topics that students find challenging such as Elasticity, Cost Theory, Market Failure and Comparative Advantage Theory
* Includes up-to-date data on macroeconomics topics such as Balance of Payments, Inflation, Unemployment Economic Integration and Caribbean Economies
* The book follows a clear and logical structure with each chapter building on the concepts and topics from the previous chapter
* Provides step-by-step guidance for the SBA component - how to choose a topic, formulating a topic statement and suggestions for SBAs. There is a sample SBA with tips and a section on how to earn marks in this component
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 220 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4050-8648-6 (9781405086486)
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Persons
Patricia Gopie has taught Economics for the past 20 years. Her wealth of teaching experience also includes Management of Business at 6th Form level and Principles of Business, Computer Studies and Information Technology at 5th Form level.
She is currently Head of Business at St. Joseph's Convent, St. Joseph, Trinidad. She has considerable experience as an examiner and has participated in several examination item writing exercises.
Dr Mike Taylor has been actively involved in education and teaching for over forty years. He has considerable experience of teacher training and has examined science at 'O' and 'A' levels all over the world. He is the series editor of Macmillan's
Science for CSEC (R) Examinations series as well as the Business for CSEC (R) Examinations series.
She is currently Head of Business at St. Joseph's Convent, St. Joseph, Trinidad. She has considerable experience as an examiner and has participated in several examination item writing exercises.
Dr Mike Taylor has been actively involved in education and teaching for over forty years. He has considerable experience of teacher training and has examined science at 'O' and 'A' levels all over the world. He is the series editor of Macmillan's
Science for CSEC (R) Examinations series as well as the Business for CSEC (R) Examinations series.