Why private tuition over Easter is key to success in Economics A-level

With so much riding on summer public examination results – the best university places, the perfect CV, the brightest employment prospects in an increasingly competitive jobs market (UK graduates face tough jobs market as AI transforms recruitment) – it is no surprise that young people feel under considerable pressure as they approach their A-level and IB exams. The rewards for achieving top grades are substantial; the fear of under-performing is significant.

It is for this reason that many of the most ambitious students and families seek to engage the services of a private tutor over the Easter break. This is particularly true for challenging subjects such as Economics. Private economics tuition with an experienced Economics teacher during this crucial period takes much of the stress out of the revision process. It boosts confidence and helps to ensure that students realise their full potential in the summer.

The value of private tuition in Economics lies in fact that it allows students to learn more effectively than would ever be possible through independent revision. It also provides a much more personalised, bespoke approach to exam preparation than can be offered by traditional, classroom-based Easter revision courses.

Personalised economics teaching

An expert Economics tutor will quickly identify the specific needs of the student and tailor lessons accordingly. A consistent focus on clearly defined objectives ensures maximum progress in a short space of time. Areas of uncertainty can be addressed swiftly, while key aspects of exam technique, such as analysis and evaluation, can be refined rapidly.

Student focus

Students concentrate better when interacting on a one-to-one basis with a tutor than when working by themselves. There is no opportunity for their attention to wander or for them to be distracted by their phones! Engagement in learning is also greater than in a classroom context, where the pace will inevitably be slower and the content less targeted to the individual.

Quality feedback

Private Economics tuition allows for the regular setting and marking of written work, together with much more comprehensive, individualised feedback. Past paper practice is essential to success in Economics, and the input of an experienced Economics tutor allows students to familiarise themselves with the types of questions that will arise in the exam and the nature of examiners’ mark schemes. Incremental improvements add up to significant advances.

Increased confidence

A student who enters the exam room feeling confident is far more likely to deliver an excellent performance. An experienced private tutor in Economics will be able to build the self-belief on which success depends.

Value for money

Engaging the services of a first-class Economics tutor does, of course, come at a cost, but it can represent excellent value for money with respect to both the quality of the learning experience, the efficiency of the learning process, and the long-term benefit of the outcomes generated.

At Economasters, our mission is simple: to provide the best Economics education available anywhere. If you would like to discuss your individual requirements for Easter tuition, please contact us. We would be delighted to hear from you.