Cambridge IGCSE

Course available from September 2020, for first exams in June 2022. 

Course Structure

Year 1

• The basic economic problem
• Allocation of resources
• Microeconomic decisions
• Government and the macroeconomy

Year 2

• Government and the macroeconomy (continued)
• Economic development
• International trade and globalisation

In each year there is also time for revision and trial examinations.

Activities and assessments

The course includes the following activities: readings and case studies on current topics, quizzes, self-assessments and marked written assignments. Teachers will review and grade assignments during the course. There are also unit discussions to support students with each topic.

The final examinations for students on this course consist of 2 externally-assessed papers, covering:

• Paper 1 – 45 minutes, 30%, Multiple choice
• Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes, 70%, Structured and essay questions

Advice from our teachers

In order to succeed in IGCSE Economics, we recommend students set aside five to six hours a week to study. It is important that students regularly keep up with the readings and the course activities in a timely manner. And that they contact their Pamoja teacher if they fall behind or need help with assignments.

Benefits to students

Taking IGCSE Economics will enable students to:

• become experienced in a wide range of technical and social tools
• develop skills like time management, communication and digital literacy
• develop analysis skills that can be applied to issues in everyday life