Economics (Year 11 & 12)
Economics is delivered by the Brisbane school of Distance Education and Enrolment forms are able to be downloaded from the following link Download BSDE Enrolment Form
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Economics is essentially a study of how to use scarce resources in the best way possible. Households, businesses and governments are confronted with the economic problem of alternative uses of their limited resources and, for this reason, Economics is sometimes referred to as the science of choice. The political ramifications inherent in the process of choosing will be examined during the course of study.
Studies in Economics will provide students with knowledge and skills that are both relevant for living in contemporary society and useful for a range of careers in commerce and industry.
Some topics studies include
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Semester 1
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Core Unit
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Markets and Models
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Elective Unit
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The Stock Market
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Semester 2
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Core Unit
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Contemporary Microeconomic Issues
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Elective Unit
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Population
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Semester 3
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Core Unit
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Contemporary Macroeconomic Management
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Elective Unit
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The Stock Market
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Semester 4
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Core Unit
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International Economics
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Elective Unit
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Economic Globalisation
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Resources Required
Year 11
- Cave et al. Economics for the Real World Book 1 – 3rd Edition, South Melbourne, Addison Wesley Longman (2011)
Year 12
- Kirkwood et al. Economics for the Real World Book 2 - 2nd Edition Sth. Melbourne, Addison Wesley Longman (2006)
Assessment
Diagnostic assessment is undertaken for each topic studied.
Formative assessment: for certification purposes in October in Year 12, this school must submit Student Folios which contain Year 12 Summative assessment items.
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Assessment Criteria
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Year 12
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Year 11
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Knowledge
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Knowledge and Understanding
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Interpretation
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Investigation
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3
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Decision Making
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Syntheses and Evaluation
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4
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Research and Communication Skills
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These criteria are used in assessment instruments. Assessment instruments include short response tests, essays, research assignments and non-written tasks
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