Economics: Assessment

Keystage: KS4

Subject: Economics

Resource type: Assessment

Skills: Aiming High, Creativity, Problem Solving, Staying Positive, Teamwork

Click to download the resource (updated 15 January 2025)

If your students have completed all five economics lessons, they are now ready to take on the economics assessment activity. Students answer questions on inflation, exchange rates, supply and demand. Students have 30 minutes to complete this assessment and there are a total of 23 marks available. Good luck!

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Skills Builder Links

Here is a recap of the Skills Builder links developed during the economics lessons:

Aiming high step 4
I work with a positive approach to new challenges.

Aiming high step 6
I set goals informed by an understanding of what is needed.

Creativity step 9
I develop ideas by asking myself questions.

Problem solving step 4
I explore problems by creating different possible solutions.

Problem solving step 5
I explore problems by thinking about the pros and cons of possible solutions.

Problem solving step 8
I explore complex problems by analysing the causes and effects.

Staying positive step 7
I look for opportunities in difficult situations.

Teamwork step 7
I contribute to group decision making, whilst recognising the value of others’ ideas.

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