Prepare for Success: Economics for the IB Diploma

Achieve Top Grades in IB Economics with the Ultimate Course Companion

Equip your students with the tools and strategies they need to excel in the updated IB Economics syllabus. This course companion provides clear and concise explanations of the new framework requirements, along with targeted exam practice to strengthen understanding and build confidence.

Features and Benefits

Comprehensive Syllabus Support

• Clear Explanations: Covers all aspects of the updated framework and topics with straightforward, concise guidance to ensure students understand key concepts and requirements.
• Key Concepts Focus: Includes definitions and explanations of the nine key concepts, enabling students to make meaningful connections between concepts, content, and context.

Exam Preparation and Practice

• Answer Structuring Guidance: Provides expert advice on how to incorporate key concepts, content, and context into exam responses, helping students write answers that meet assessment criteria.
• Practice and Revision: Offers a range of strategies and high-achieving example answers to help students refine their approach to exams and boost confidence.
• Common Mistakes: Highlights typical errors and provides top tips for avoiding them, giving students an edge in their preparation.

Inquiry-Based Learning

• Exploration through Inquiry: Guidance from a highly experienced author on how to approach topics from an inquiry perspective, encouraging students to think critically and apply their knowledge effectively.

Targeted Revision

• Key Term Glossary: Definitions of essential terms for each of the nine key concepts help students focus their revision and deepen their understanding.
• Downloadable Answers: Free access to downloadable answers for practice questions at www.hoddereducation.co.uk/ib-extras ensures students can self-assess and improve.

Why Choose This Course Companion?

1. Boost Confidence: Clear guidance and practical strategies help students approach the syllabus and assessments with confidence.
2. Achieve Higher Grades: Expert tips and targeted advice provide the edge needed for top performance.
3. Prepare Effectively: A focus on practice, inquiry, and avoiding common mistakes ensures students are well-equipped for exams.
4. Support for Teachers: Offers valuable resources and free downloadable answers, making it a versatile tool for classroom or independent learning.

This course companion is an indispensable resource for IB Economics students, providing the guidance, practice, and revision tools needed to achieve the highest grades while mastering the updated syllabus.