Peter Cramp是一位資深的經(jīng)濟作家,同時也兼任A-level經(jīng)濟考官,最近老師本人在Twitter上po出了針對AQA經(jīng)濟考試的20條建議(其它考試局的經(jīng)濟考試也可以作為參考), A-level經(jīng)濟馬上要考試了,CA當(dāng)然是搶在第一線給大家搬運來了這些重要信息,要考經(jīng)濟的小伙伴要注意學(xué)習(xí)了!
Exam tip 1:?If qu says AND as in "Evaluate the effect of monopoly on conduct AND performance of firms" address BOTH to access high marks.? A very good section on conduct and a little on performance (eg alloc eff) could unlock high marks but a balance on both elements better.
如果問題中有“AND”,比如說像"Evaluate the effect of monopoly on conduct AND performance of firms"這樣,AND前后的兩部分都要兼顧才能獲得高分。前面Conduct部分非常詳盡后面的performance部分也有涉及,有可能會獲得高分,但如果兩部分的側(cè)重能平衡一些會更好。
Exam tip 2:Look for numbers planted in data extracts - these will often support evaluation - eg "BA already has 44% of landing slots at Heathrow" supports a judgement that there may be substantial monopoly power after merger with another airline.
看data extract中的數(shù)字-這些數(shù)字通常能支持evaluation,舉個例子:"BA already has 44% of landing slots at Heathrow"可以支持這樣的judgement -與其他航空公司合并后可能會產(chǎn)生強大的壟斷力量。
Exam tip 3:?For 15 mark essays, use the the qu preamble do show application.? If qu preamble talks about a new runway at Heathrow and qu is "Explain how investments can cause market failure" use new runway as an example.
對15分的essay來說,使用問題的序言部分以示運用,如果問題開頭提到了a new runway at Heathrow,而問題是"Explain how investments can cause market failure",那么就可以使用new runway來舉例。
Exam tip 4:?Evaluation: If 2 examples given in qu? - Eg "Evaluate whether govt should promote TUs in countries such as UK and China" - The case for TUs may be stronger in one than the other - reach a supported judgement about which, not just reach judgement about TUs in general.
Evaluation部分,如果問題中舉了兩個例子,比如"Evaluate whether govt should promote TUs in countries such as UK and China"。這種情況下一個可能會比另一個的TUs更強,最好能指出并且說明是哪一個,而不是只得出TUs的一般結(jié)論。
Exam tip 5:?AQA 2 marker -?State the units for answer and if calculating a change, the direction of change, +ve or -ve.? If % change, take change as a % of the original value not new.? If qu says to 2DP be sure to do so.? One dropped mark could cost a grade.
對于AQA的2分題,答案注意加上單位,如果計算變化、變化的方向,最好使用+ve or –ve這樣的形式。如果計算百分比的變化,百分比變化是采用新值與舊值之間的差值表述成舊值百分比的形式。如果問題要求2DP那也一定要這么做。分?jǐn)?shù)下降一分就有可能成績降一個等級。
Exam tip 6:?Avoid costly errors by highlighting qu: eg Using the data in EXTRACT A, calculate, to TWO DP, the overall % CHANGE in HOUSEHOLD BILLS from 2009 to 2013.? Highlight terms capitalised here and dates.
標(biāo)記重點避免嚴(yán)重失分,比如“Using the data in EXTRACT A, calculate, to TWO DP, the overall % CHANGE in HOUSEHOLD BILLS from 2009 to 2013”,這里的重點就是大寫的詞匯與日期。
Exam tip 7:?Highlight title and axes labels of graphs on the question paper to ensure you use the correct units and names of variables when quoting from the graph in your answers - esp relevant for AQA 4 markers and?10 markers on Paper 3.
標(biāo)記考卷中的title和圖表的axes labels,確保答案中引用圖表內(nèi)容的時候使用的是正確的單位和變量名稱-尤其是AQA Paper 3 中的4分題和10分題。
Exam tip 8:?Give diagrams a title - eg Diagram to show economies of scale in the car industry.? This can help to tie your diagram into your written answer and earn credit for applying your diagram to the example at hand.
給diagram起一個標(biāo)題,比如Diagram to show economies of scale in the car industry。可以把你的diagram跟你寫的答案連起來,也能因為答案里運用了手邊的例子得分。
Exam tip 9:?When answering context qus, always highlight the source carefully before planning your answer.? Points to use in your answer are often to be found in the extract as well as info to support evaluation.
回答context類問題的時候,永遠(yuǎn)要先仔細(xì)標(biāo)出材料中的重點,然后再構(gòu)思答案。答案中要用的點或是支持evaluation的信息通常都能在文本中找到。
Exam Tip 10:?This one's a biggy! Does your 25 mark essay pass the conclusion test? Can the examiner tell what the question was just by reading your last paragraph? If not, you've probably not answered the question set! Hugely important
這一點非常重要!你的25分eassy通過conclusion test了嗎?閱卷老師能只看最后一段就了解問的是什么嗎?如果沒有,你可能沒有回答給出的問題,這一點極其重要!
Exam tip 11:?Where's the DWL? Label the social optimum where MSB = MSC as Q*.? The DLW is the triangle that "points towards the stars".? Try it - it works!
DWL在哪?標(biāo)記社會最優(yōu)MSB = MSC as Q*。DLW是"points towards the stars"的那個三角形。試試,很有用!
Exam tip 12:?4 markers - Two key features (numbers and dates) that help to support the proposition.? Definition of key terms. Very brief analysis (eg higher incomes lead to greater life expectancy due to meeting of basic needs). Consider doing simple calculations on data.
4 分題-兩大關(guān)鍵特征(數(shù)字與日期)可以幫助支持這個命題。關(guān)鍵詞組的定義、非常簡單的分析(比如說higher incomes lead to greater life expectancy due to meeting of basic needs)。可以考慮數(shù)據(jù)的簡單計算。
Exam tip 13:?EV not usually needed for?9 markers but watch out for ones such as "Explain the EXTENT to which the removal of a tariff might affectUKimports".? Here, you DO need to use elasticity to quantify the impact - this could be seen as EV but is also analysis.
9 分題通常不需要EV,但是要注意要求"Explain the EXTENT to which the removal of a tariff might affect UK imports"的這類問題。這里,你就需要使用elasticity來量化這個影響,這可以視作EV但也是analysis。
Exam tip 14:?Learn comp adv theory inside out! Important for MCQ and few students can work their way through an eg as part of an essay on trade. Make your work stand out! Learn a complete eg to drop into your work at the right point and score well for analysis.
徹底研究明白comp adv theory,這對MCQ題型很重要,很少有學(xué)生能通過例子能在關(guān)于trade的essay中使用例子說明白,讓你的內(nèi)容更突出!使用完整恰當(dāng)?shù)睦樱治隹梢垣@得高分。
Exam tip 15:?Use interim judgements at the end of sections of evaluation in your 25 mark answers.? These build up to help support your final judgement.
在25分題evaluation結(jié)尾部分使用interim judgements,這會幫助說明你的final judgement。
Exam tip 16:?Evaluating policies? Best policy likely to tackle root cause of problem - eg low pay - more spending or reforms to educ & training may raise MRPs of low paid workers, leading to higher wages.? Root cause of problem tackled giving long term solution
評估policies?最佳policy傾向于解決問題的根源,比如說:low pay - more spending or reforms to educ & training may raise MRPs of low paid workers, leading to higher wages. 問題的根源解決了,那么長期問題也就迎刃而解了。
Exam tip 17:?Maximise your gain when you do a practice MCQ paper.? Don't settle for just getting the right answer.? Can you explain it to someone else? Can you explain why the wrong answers are incorrect?
練習(xí)MCQ paper的時候盡量讓自己的收獲最大化,不要只滿足于選對正確答案。你能給別人解釋這道題嗎?你能說清楚錯誤答案為什么是錯誤的嗎?
Exam tip 18:?3 chains of AN great for 15 mrker, but 2 really developed chains better & can get full mrks.? Detail is key - put in extra steps. Eg D up -> excess D at current P --> up pressure on P --> R, S, I functions. Few put in excess D step but it adds value
15分的題最好寫三條線索,不過要是2條內(nèi)容非常好也能獲得滿分。細(xì)節(jié)是關(guān)鍵,每一步都要注意。比方說:D up -> excess D at current P --> up pressure on P --> R, S, I functions. Few put in excess D step but it adds value。
Exam Tip 19:?Dispense with your intro IF it only contains definitions. Instead, define key terms in brackets as you use them.? A good?final sentence of a 25 mrk intro is to state your eventual conclusion - signposts your work clearly. Requires careful planning!
如果只有definition你可以省略掉intro部分。反而,如果使用括號里內(nèi)容的時候需要對key terms進行定義。一個好的25分intro的最后一句應(yīng)該是陳述了你的最終結(jié)論,分清條理,需要認(rèn)真構(gòu)思!
Exam tip 20:?Massive!.....Attempt as many past paper qu's under timed conditions as you can.? If you don't, you simply won't know if you are ready for the exam.? In 24 years of teaching, every student who has done this has made huge strides in the last few weeks
大量刷題!...控制時間的情況下能刷多少題就刷多少題。如果不這樣,你可能還不知道自己準(zhǔn)沒準(zhǔn)備好考試。在我24年的教學(xué)生涯中,能在最后幾周這樣復(fù)習(xí)的每一位學(xué)生都進步特別大!
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