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Interpret and Analyse
Students:
− analyse data, evidence, and/or information, applying the relevant concepts of economic thinking (see
preceding chart)
− use different types of tools to help them interpret and analyse their data, evidence, and/or information
− identify the key points or ideas in each source
− interpret data and representations of data (e .g ., graphs, matrices, statistical tables) to help them analyse
issues, policies, events, trends, and/or developments
− construct graphs, charts, and/or diagrams to help them analyse the issue, policy, event, trend, and/or
development they are investigating
− analyse their sources to determine the importance of an issue, policy, and/or economic/financial
decision for individuals and/or groups, including different groups
− identify biases in individual sources as well as economic models and data
− determine if all points of view are represented in the source materials as a whole, and which, if any,
are missing
Evaluate and Draw Conclusions
Students:
− synthesize data, evidence, and/or information, and make informed, critical judgements based on that
data, evidence, and/or information
− make connections between different factors and contexts when analysing issues, policies, decisions,
trends, and developments
− determine the short- and long-term impact of issues, policies, decisions, events, and/or developments
for different individuals, communities, groups, and/or regions
− assess the ethical implications of economic decisions, policies, and/or practices
− reach conclusions about the subject of their inquiry, and support them with their data, evidence,
and/or information
− make predictions based on their data, evidence, and/or information
Communicate
Students:
− use appropriate forms (e .g ., oral, visual, written, multimedia) for different audiences and purposes
− communicate their arguments, conclusions, and judgements clearly and logically
− use economic terminology and concepts correctly and effectively
− cite sources, using appropriate forms of documentation
INTRODUCTION
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Economics