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What skills are economics students expected to have?

● Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of economic concepts, theories and principles.

●  Interpret economic information presented in textual, numerical or graphical form.

●  Make valid inferences from information presented and evaluate the reliability of information given.

●  Apply relevant economic concepts, theories and principles to analyse contemporary issues, perspectives and policy choices.

●  Construct coherent economic arguments.

●  Evaluate critically alternative theoretical explanations, contemporary issues, perspectives and policy choices.

●  Recognise unstated assumptions and evaluate their relevance.

●  Synthesise economic arguments to arrive at well-reasoned judgements and decisions.

 

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Economics tutor Anthony Fok is the founder and principal tutor of JC Economics Education Centre. The founding of JC Economics was the product of his dedication to share his passion and knowledge in economics to his students. With a master’s degree in education and currently pursuing a Ph.D. in education, he is devoted in designing his tuition lessons with the best teaching methods to ensure that his students learn with the best. He also teaches the lessons personally to ensure that the quality of his lessons is not discounted.

Every lesson is planned carefully with learning objectives to meet. This assures that his students achieve in understanding the skills for the A-Level economics examinations. The lessons will cover the economics topics in the A-level syllabus, followed by going through various examination question types. Students will be taught on how to analyse the questions and to identify the question requirements. A step by step approach to applying the economics principles and evaluating answers will be taught in class.

Apart from setting learning objectives, tutor Anthony Fok also ensures that he weaves in real-life examples and his own personal anecdotes into his lessons. He is a firm believer in teaching through sharing his own experiences as he feels that students will be able to draw a relation to the experiences to the economic principles, thereby making remembering economics concepts easier. On the other hand, his experiences sharing make lessons more interesting and less mundane.

He also recognises that the learning needs of students in the economics subject also needs to be addressed even after tuition lessons. By providing his students with his mobile number, students will be able to get their queries answered immediately. He encourages his students to ask him any economics questions as it helps them develop a lifelong positive learning attitude and that students can go on with their revision quicker. 

In preparation for the JC 1 Economics promotional examinations and JC A-Level examinations, the Intensive Revision Programmes are tailored to make revision for economics effective. Some of these programmes include case studies workshop and topic centred workshops (e.g. market failure, economic policies, etc.). Tutor Anthony Fok makes sure that these revision contents are concise for easy revision and students’ examination skills are strengthened. Students will be able to gain useful examination strategies and tips to apply in their economics paper.

His results can be seen in his former students’ achievements in excelling their A-Level economics examinations and moving on to further studies in prestigious universities. Economics Tutor Anthony Fok has also been featured in various media platforms such as news articles and television programmes as one of the best tutors in Singapore. These appearances prove his success as an effective economics tutor to his students. While his teaching methods are useful, he also credits all his students’ hard work in practicing the essential skills for economics and their diligence in studying for the economics subject.

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Economics Study Tips – 5 Easy Ways

Studying for economics is not tough at all if you know how to study smart and right. Not sure how to study for economics and looking for economics studying tips? Here are some tips for you:

1. The basics

Always have a positive learning attitude in school. This means attending all lectures and tutorials and doing your homework before class. School is the main source of knowledge and where you spend most of your time at on weekdays, so it is always very important not to skip any classes. Doing your homework before class also helps teachers meet their teaching objective for their economics lessons and to also facilitate class discussions more easily. Teachers may also give hints on what they may test for school-based examinations hence it is always good to be present for all classes.

2. Plan your time

Time management is crucial in revision. Always set a schedule on what you want to revise on that day. With a revision schedule, it helps you to prioritise which economics topics you want to focus on first. For example, you can set more revision time for weaker economic topics. Having a well-planned schedule could boost your motivation in revising for your examinations as you are able to keep track of your own progess

3. Make your own economics notes based on your own learning style

Everyone has different learning styles and needs. It is important to craft your notes that helps your picture the contents and concepts easily to suit your learning needs as economic concepts can be very complex. Some students may learn better with mind maps while some students prefer notes in point forms. Whatever way you choose to craft your revision notes, ensure that It is the right approach for your needs. If that certain way does not fit your revision needs, change your way of making notes to another style.

4. Practice, practice, and more practice

Economics is not just about memorising. Economics requires critical thinking skills to make sound judgements and the skills to apply and explain economics concepts correctly. For H2 Economics students, essay writing also requires practice to write in a structured manner. With continuous practice in examination style economics questions, you will be able to apply the answer skills without any difficulties. You will also be more exposed to different question types, which will help you become better prepared to face the questions posed in the examination papers.

5. Ask for help

Never suffer in silence, always approach for help. Nobody will know that you are struggling to grasp economic concepts if you do not speak up to clarify your doubts. You can always ask your friends for help first as they are the closest person you can find. If you are still unable to get your questions answered, approach your teachers or consider enrolling into economics tuition to make understanding economic concepts better.

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Signs You May Need Economics Tuition

The concern about whether to take up tuition is not only unique to the economics subject. As we become a more competitive society, everyone aims to get the best help to help ace their examinations. With so many tuition centres popping around the island and peers going for different tuition classes, it is no wonder that students raise this question on whether they should enrol into tuition classes too. Here are some signs to look out for if you need economics tuition:

1. Concepts are hard to grasp

Are you still facing difficulties in understanding the economics concepts even after reading your school materials and consulting your school teachers? If so, you may need an extra help in guiding you through these concepts. Economics can be a very challenging subject to many since it is a new subject for JC students. The concepts may not settle well in your understanding as some principles may be too complex.

In economics tuitions, tutors design their lessons in such a way that students can understand complex concepts easily and also teach them the skills to apply these concepts in their answers. Economics notes prepared by tutors are very effective for revisions. Tutors are also more than willing to help their students through consults or providing personalised feedback to students’ work. These are very beneficial for students to get the help they need to master the economics concepts.

2. Poor grades

Have you been scoring grades that may hinder your promotion to JC2 or doing well for your A-Level examinations? You may not be getting the right help needed for you in school. Poor grade is an obvious sign that you have not understood the economics concepts well and/or the examination requirements for your economics answers are not met.

As mentioned above, economics tuition helps you understand difficult concepts in an easier way. Tuition lessons also helps you to identify the question requirements so that you can apply your concepts accurately. Tutors are open to helping you clarify your doubts in any aspects of economics so ask away!

3. Different teaching style

You could be scoring decently, but the teaching style in school may not suit your learning needs. It is not uncommon for school teachers to have teaching styles that are not effective for some students as everyone learns differently. This may make you lose interest in economics. Similarly, you can choose the right tuition class which has the teaching style that fits your learning needs. This would make economics an enjoyable subject for you.

4. No time for revision

Many students’ schedules are packed with co-curricular activities (CCAs) commitments in school. These CCAs take up a lot of time as they require students to meet up for 2 to 3 times a week, or even more when competitions or performances are getting closer, depending on which CCA they joined. This leaves students with no time to study or revise what they have learnt in school. Especially when economics requires practice in applying concepts and to write economic arguments, students need time to master the subject requirements.

Usually, tuition centres offer classes during the weekends. When students enrol into tuition, they set aside this time to attend tuition classes, which helps them to catch up with their peers. They are able to revise and also learn how to apply examination strategies effectively. Tuition helps them to balance out their time for their CCA commitments and their studies.

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