introduction to the new senior secondary elective subjects in the personal, social and humanities...

Introduction to the New Senior Secondary Elective Subjects in the Personal, Social and Humanities Education Key Learning Area DVD - Economicshttp://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?nodeID=6344&langno=1

Am I interested in Economics?

Hong Kong Economics Times 1 Mar 2013

Econschool 4 Feb 2013

Econschool 24 Jan 2013

Econschool 20 Feb 2012

Constrained Maximization – cost & benefit analysis

Rational decisions

theory application

Critical thinking Problem solving

Consumers

Producersgovernment

Compulsory Parts:• Basic Economic Concepts• Firm and Production• Market and Price• Competition and market structure• Efficiency, Equity and the Role of Government• Measurement of Economic Performance• National income determination and Price level• Money and Banking• Macro-economic Problems and Policies • International trade and Finance

Elective 1: Anti-competitive behaviours and competition policyElective 2: Extension of trade theory

Economics Curriculum and Assessment Guide (Secondary 4-6)http://www.edb.gov.hk/FileManager/EN/Content_3241/econ_e.pdf

Am I capable to study Economics?

You will develop skills to (a) interpret and present information in verbal, numerical or graphical forms.

You will develop skills to (b) apply economic knowledge to a variety of problems and issues in a range of economic contexts;(c) analyse information through the use of economic concepts and theories;(d) evaluate information, arguments, proposals and policies from different economic perspectives and make informed judgements; and(e) communicate economic ideas and informed judgements, in a clear, logical and appropriate form.

Component Weighting Duration

Paper I Multiple choice questions 25% 1 hour

Paper 2 A: short questions

– compulsory part

B: structured/ essay-type questions

– compulsory part

C: structured/ essay-type questions

– compulsory part

60% 2 hours

SBA Task-based assessment

(news commentary or essay/report)

15%

Is Economics a right choice for me?

If You want to develop values and attitudes so that you may:(a) participate as informed persons in the discussion of economic issues and decision making;and(b) become active and responsible citizens and contribute to the well-being of the local community, the nation and the world.

Economics

For enquiries, contact• Ms. Grace AuYeung• Ms. Nikki Pun• Ms. Irene Law