Economics
Economics learning area contacts:
- Nick Ognenis : +61 8 9273 6354 | Nick.Ognenis@scsa.wa.edu.au
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ATAR
The Authority is reviewing the ATAR syllabuses. For more information see the Syllabus Review section below.
Economics explores the choices which all people, groups and societies face as they confront the ongoing problem of satisfying their unlimited wants with limited resources. The Economics ATAR course aims to develop students’ ability to analyse the allocation, utilisation and distribution of scarce resources that determine our wealth and wellbeing. The study of Economics provides a framework for examining society’s issues and identifying possible solutions which assist decision making. The emphasis of the course is on the Australian economy.
SyllabusGrading- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (315.4 KB) Last updated: 18 Apr 2018 11:28am
- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (159.8 KB)
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (349.0 KB) Last updated: 19 Aug 2020 10:43am
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (162.8 KB)
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (for teaching from January 1, 2022) (755.5 KB) Last updated: 22 Sep 2021 9:54am
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (for teaching from January 1, 2022) (163.5 KB)
Support Materials-
Available work samples are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Examination Materials- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (864.7 KB) Last updated: 26 Nov 2020 1:06pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (507.0 KB) Last updated: 26 Nov 2020 1:06pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (817.8 KB) Last updated: 08 Nov 2019 2:23pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (605.4 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (505.8 KB) Last updated: 12 Nov 2019 12:32pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (357.9 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (446.4 KB) Last updated: 12 Nov 2019 12:33pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (351.0 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (379.3 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:44pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (410.2 KB)
- 2021 ECO Written Examination Front Cover (286.1 KB) Last updated: 24 Aug 2021 3:35pm
- 2020 Acknowledgement variations for ATAR course exams (586.9 KB) Last updated: 25 May 2021 7:51am
- 2020 Examination (585.7 KB) Last updated: 04 Mar 2021 1:53pm
- 2020 Summary examination report for candidates (119.5 KB) Last updated: 19 Mar 2021 12:47pm
- 2020 Marking key (767.0 KB) Last updated: 04 Mar 2021 1:53pm
- Additional Past ATAR Course Examinations
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General
The Authority is reviewing the ATAR syllabuses. For more information see the Syllabus Review section below.
Economics explores the choices which all people, groups and societies face as they confront the ongoing problem of satisfying their unlimited wants with limited resources. The Economics General course aims to develop students’ understanding of the process of economic decision making in relation to the allocation, utilisation and distribution of scarce resources. A key focus is on wealth and wellbeing. The study of Economics provides a framework for examining economic events and issues at the individual, business and societal level.
SyllabusGrading- General Syllabus Year 11 (305.5 KB) Last updated: 18 Apr 2018 2:41pm
- General Syllabus Year 11 (158.4 KB)
- General Syllabus Year 12 (313.1 KB) Last updated: 18 Apr 2018 2:42pm
- General Syllabus Year 12 (157.8 KB)
Support Materials-
Available work samples are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at Extranet login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2022- General Year 12 sample course outline (370.9 KB)
- General Year 12 sample course outline (273.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:11pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (355.8 KB)
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (243.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:46pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (647.4 KB)
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (416.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:48pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (352.4 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (239.7 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:31pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (1.0 MB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (383.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 2:54pm
- General Year 11 sample course outline (359.5 KB)
- General Year 11 sample course outline (261.3 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:19pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2021- 2022 General EST Unit 3 Content (314.3 KB) Last updated: 23 Sep 2021 8:43am
Externally Set Task Materials 2020- 2021 ECO General EST Unit 3 Content (294.9 KB) Last updated: 24 Sep 2020 1:23pm
- 2021 EST Strong student sample (594.0 KB) Last updated: 29 Nov 2021 9:29am
- 2021 EST Strong sample marks collection sheet (116.9 KB) Last updated: 29 Nov 2021 9:29am
- 2021 EST Satisfactory student sample (1020.9 KB) Last updated: 29 Nov 2021 9:29am
- 2021 EST Satisfactory sample marks collection sheet (117.6 KB) Last updated: 29 Nov 2021 9:29am
Externally Set Task Materials 2019- 2020 General EST Unit 3 Content (280.8 KB) Last updated: 25 Sep 2019 3:45pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2018- 2019 General EST Unit 3 content (155.5 KB) Last updated: 20 Sep 2018 9:50am
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2017- 2018 General EST Unit 3 content (139.2 KB) Last updated: 22 Sep 2017 12:15pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2016- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content (163.1 KB)
- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content (151.8 KB) Last updated: 26 Sep 2018 9:51am
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
- General sample EST (308.1 KB)
- General sample EST (187.6 KB) Last updated: 22 Feb 2019 10:33am
- General sample EST marking key (318.6 KB)
- General sample EST marking key (182.5 KB) Last updated: 22 Feb 2019 10:33am
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Syllabus Review
The Authority is reviewing the ATAR syllabuses. For further information, please contact:
Mandy Hudson
Manager, Curriculum and Assessment