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Qualifications offered include GCSE, International GCSE, AS and A Level, International A level, NVQ and our BTEC suite of vocational qualifications, ranging from Entry Level to BTEC Higher National Diplomas.  \nThrough initiatives such as onscreen marking and administration, Pearson is leading the way in using technology to modernise educational assessment, and to support teachers and learners.  \nThis guide is Issue 1. We will inform centres of any changes to  \nthis issue. The latest issue can be found on the Pearson Edexcel website:  \n[http://qualifications.pearson.com](http://qualifications.pearson.com)  \nReferences to third-party material made in this guide are made in good faith. We do not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2017  \nA  Getting started for teachers 2  \n1. Key features of the qualification 3  \n2. Content & assessment overview 4  \n3. Changes to content 7  \n4. Changes to assessment 19  \na. Command word taxonomy  \nb. Changes to Assessment Objectives  \nc. Changes to assessment structure  \n5. Assessment guidance 22  \na. Understanding the question types  \nb. Understanding the Assessment Objectives  \n6. Delivery of transferable skills 48  \n7. Suggested resources 49  \n8. Course planner 52  \na. 2-Year Course Plan  \nb. 3-Year Course Plan  \nB  Getting started for students 54  \n1. Why study the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Economics? 54  \nGetting Started – Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) Economics  1   \n© Pearson Education Limited 2017  \nA  Getting started for teachers  \nThis Getting Started Guide gives you an overview of the International GCSE in Economics (first assessment in May/June 2019), explaining the changes and what they mean for you and your students. This guidance is intended to help you to plan the course and gives you further insight into the principles behind the content to help you and your students succeed.  \nOur package of support for delivering the new qualification also includes:  \n• Planning: In addition to the course planner in this guide, we will provide you with an editable scheme of work, which you can adapt to suit your timetable and model of delivery.  \n• ResultsPlus: ResultsPlus provides the most detailed analysis available of your students’exam performance. It can help you identify the topics and skills where further learning would benefit your students.  \n• Tracking learner progress: An additional set of Sample Assessment Materials is provided to use for mock assessment. Using the ResultsPlus Mock Analysis tool you can input the mock assessment results into ResultsPlus to analyse the results of your whole cohort. This will allow you to identify strengths and weaknesses to inform revision.  \n• Dedicated Subject Advisor: Our subject advisor service ensures you receive help and guidance when you need it. Sign-up to receive their monthly newsletter to stay up-todate with the latest industry news and updates on the qualification. You can email your subject advisor, Colin Leith, any time [at](at TeachingEconomics@pearson.com)[ ](at TeachingEconomics@pearson.com)[TeachingEconomics@pearson.com](at TeachingEconomics@pearson.com)  \n2  \nGetting Started – Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) Economics © Pearson Education Limited 2017  \nGetting started for teachers A  \n 1. Key features of the qualification  \n• T","cbCaijgXHJHQo7Ug","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijgXHJHQo7Ug","pdf",2380703,57,"English","# A Getting started for teachers\n## 1. Key features of the qualification\n## 2. Content & assessment overview\n## 3. Changes to content\n## 4. Changes to assessment\n## 5. Assessment guidance\n## 6. Delivery of transferable skills\n## 7. Suggested resources\n## 8. Course planner\n# B Getting started for students\n## 1. 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