Economics (0455)
The Cambridge IGCSE Economics syllabus develops an understanding of economic theory, terminology and principles. Learners study the economics of different countries and how these interrelate. They also learn to work with simple economics data and to use the tools of economic analysis. Learners apply understanding of economics to current economic issues.
The Cambridge IGCSE Economics syllabus provides a foundation for further study, including Cambridge International AS & A Level Economics, or the equivalent.
Link to Syllabus: https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/414135-2020-2022-syllabus.pdf
Key Benefits
Cambridge IGCSE Economics offers learners the opportunity to gain lifelong skills and knowledge including:
- know and understand economic terminology, concepts and theories
- use basic economic numeracy and interpret economic data
- use the tools of economic analysis
- express economic ideas logically and clearly in a written form
- apply economic understanding to current economic issues.
Our programmes balance a thorough knowledge and understanding of a subject and help to develop the skills learners need for their next steps in education or employment.
Recognition and progression
The combination of knowledge and skills in Cambridge IGCSE Economics gives learners a solid foundation for further study. Candidates who achieve grades A* to C are well prepared to follow a wide range of courses including Cambridge International AS & A Level Economics, or the equivalent.
Cambridge IGCSEs are accepted and valued by leading universities and employers around the world as evidence of academic achievement. Many universities require a combination of Cambridge International AS & A Levels and Cambridge IGCSEs or equivalent to meet their entry requirements.
UK NARIC, the national agency in the UK for the recognition and comparison of international qualifications and skills, has carried out an independent benchmarking study of Cambridge IGCSE and found it to be comparable to the standard of GCSE in the UK. This means students can be confident that their Cambridge IGCSE qualifications are accepted as equivalent to UK GCSEs by leading universities worldwide.
Resources
The following are the preferred resources at Istanbul International School:
- Cambridge IGCSE Economics 0455 Coursebook
- Cambridge IGCSE Economics 0455 Workbook
Cambridge International Examinations
Candidates take:
Paper 1
Multiple Choice – 30% (45 minutes)
Candidates answer all 30 questions
Externally assessed
Paper 2
Structure Questions – 70% (2 hour 15 minutes)
Candidates answer one compulsory question and three questions from a choice of four.
Externally assessed
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