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    Why is economics so hard to understand?
    César de León, M.Ed.
    Assistant Principal
    César de León is an Educational Leadership Consultant and currently serves as an Assistant Principal for the Austin Independent School District in Austin, TX. César specializes in education program development, curriculum improvement, student mentorship, social justice, equity leadership, and family and community engagement. He is passionate about eradicating inequities in schools for all children, especially those who have been historically underserved and marginalized. César holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Biology from Texas State University and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from The University of Texas at Austin.
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    Economics is a difficult class. If you feel like it's tough and you're struggling, just remember that you're not alone.
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    How do I get good grades in economics?
    César de León, M.Ed.
    Assistant Principal
    César de León is an Educational Leadership Consultant and currently serves as an Assistant Principal for the Austin Independent School District in Austin, TX. César specializes in education program development, curriculum improvement, student mentorship, social justice, equity leadership, and family and community engagement. He is passionate about eradicating inequities in schools for all children, especially those who have been historically underserved and marginalized. César holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Biology from Texas State University and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from The University of Texas at Austin.
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    One of the simplest things you can do is to take notes in class. It's easy to overlook, but good notes really go a long way when you're studying for an exam.
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    How can I get better marks in economics?
    César de León, M.Ed.
    Assistant Principal
    César de León is an Educational Leadership Consultant and currently serves as an Assistant Principal for the Austin Independent School District in Austin, TX. César specializes in education program development, curriculum improvement, student mentorship, social justice, equity leadership, and family and community engagement. He is passionate about eradicating inequities in schools for all children, especially those who have been historically underserved and marginalized. César holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Biology from Texas State University and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from The University of Texas at Austin.
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    If you're not understanding the material, talk to your teacher and ask for extra assistance. You might also a friend to see if they can help break it down for you, or you could get an outside tutor.
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    What should I do if I need to take economics in order to graduate high school?
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    Try to understand what your learning about and use examples that you could explain for yourself when it comes to memorization. You can also read it aloud to yourself so that you comprehend it better.
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    What are the things I must know as a beginner in economics?
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    Keep abreast with the news and always follow economic decisions made globally, like read articles on why IMF has decided to fund a country or what will happen after US pulling out of the Iran nuclear deal. It will help you understand concepts so when you're taught at school you can better relate to it and get a better understanding than the other students.
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    What if I am just in secondary school?
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    Pay attention in class and study like you would for any other class. Make sure you understand the theories the teacher presents, which are unlikely to be too complex for a secondary schooler to understand. Make sure you ask the teacher any questions you have.
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