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Help With Using Current Topics
This section currently contains the following resources:
- In The News
The In the News section is an extensive archive of key economics and business news events written specifically for students. The archive is updated daily and is both searchable and browsable. There is also a wide range of supporting information including key facts from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s and a summary of all the past Chancellors of the Exchequer and election winners.
The In the News archive includes reference to relevant economics and business theory and can be used to track issues and events through time. For example, why not try searching the archive on the term 'MPC' to find out about all the decisions made by the Monetary Policy Committee or search on the term 'WTO' to find out all items relating to the World Trade Organisation?
- Mind your Business
Mind your Business is a fortnightly exploration of topical issues from around the world and examines the theoretical background implied by the issue. Examination type questions will be set on the issue seeking to help students develop higher order skills. An outline mark scheme will also be provided to help guide students as to where marks are awarded.
- At your Leisure
At your Leisure is a fortnightly exploration of topical leisure and tourism issues with analysis of the background, links to additional material and ideas for further study. Activities and tasks will be set to help students explore the issues more fully.
- Wanna Argument?
Wanna Argument? looks at the arguments for and against various topical issues. There is a dialogue setting out the argument with links to the detailed economic and business theory behind the issue including relevant data and facts.
- Research Projects
Research Projects are twice-termly resources to guide you through using Biz/ed to help you in your studies, whilst at the same time researching a topic. They will enable you to apply a variety of concepts that you either have or will come across in Economics.
- Problem Based Learning
Problem Based Learning is a teaching and learning strategy used widely as a means of engaging students with material, developing collaborative learning, building independent learning and encouraging deeper learning. This resource includes problems, references for investigation and guides for educators and students.
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