Have you ever experienced a deja vu moment?
It could be a moment where you feel as if you have seen or done something before.
Wouldn't it be nice if you had countless deja vu moments during your examination too?
Actually, that's not impossible if you have done countless practices with many sample questions or read through the essential facts in many reference books.
In this article, we will look at how various STPM Economics learning platforms and resources can help you to enrich your revision experience and where to find them.
Resource 1# Past Year Papers And Sample Questions
Are you even preparing for an important examination without this resource?
Past-year papers, and trial papers from other states are like practice staples before the actual examination.
Not only do they expose you to the latest examination format of the subject, but they also equip you to anticipate what kind of questioning pattern that will be asked during your final exam.
The more you practice, the better momentum you get to build in the long run. It helps you develop a consistent flow when answering all the questions section by section.
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You can purchase compilations of past year papers on STPM Economics at local bookstores (MPH, Popular) or e-commerce platforms like Shopee and Carousell (if you are okay with secondhand collections).
If you prefer to access digital files, you can either browse through educational blogs like Bumi Gemilang, Mr Saimun and STPMpaper.me or ask around fellow educators or Form six students on social media.
You'll be surprised that there are many people who are willing to consistently upload and share these resources for free online.
Read more about the latest examination format of STPM Economics here.
Resource 2# Official STPM Subject Reports
As a former Form Six student several years back, I regretted not utilizing this learning resource.
The STPM subject report is released annually for all STPM subjects by the Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia (MPM). In this comprehensive report, you get to read the final answers for each section and review the actual examiners' comments on the candidates' answers for that particular year.
For example, you will get to compare the answers of a candidate who scored full marks for a specific question and the answers of a candidate who lost some marks in between for your STPM Economics papers.
In one way or another, you get to master the marking scheme of this subject by identifying what the examiners are looking for and discovering what are the most common mistakes that occur during the actual paper.
Here's a snippet of the remarks of the examiners on the STPM Economics 2021 paper for a particular question.
Soalan (a) menghendaki calon menakrifkan kos tetap dan kos berubah.
Calon seharusnya memberikan jawapan seperti yang berikut:
Kos tetap ialah kos yang tidak berubah mengikut tingkat pengeluaran atau perbelanjaan ke atas input tetap. Manakala kos berubah pula ialah kos yang berubah mengikut tingkat pengeluaran atau perbelanjaan ke atas input berubah. [Correct and complete answer]
Sebahagian kecil calon sahaja yang dapat menakrifkan kos tetap dan kos berubah dengan tepat. Ramai calon yang mengaitkan kos tetap dan kos berubah dengan pengeluaran jangka pendek dan jangka panjang. [General comments]
That way, you'll be a step ahead when you're scanning through your actual examination. In terms of drafting and presenting your final answers, you're in good hands.
You can access the STPM annual reports from 2012 to 2021 via the MPM's official website here.
Resource 3# Your Nearest Physical Library (School/Community)
Whether you are looking for legit STPM Economics textbooks or a diverse range of specialised reference books on macroeconomics, microeconomics or the Malaysian economy, you can find them all at the library.
As a student, this is the right time to flex your library privilege throughout the three semesters.
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Here is the list of reference books that are recommended based on your STPM Economics syllabus (arranged according to the author and publishing details).
- Parkin, M., 2000. Economics. Edisi ke-12. Reading, Massachusetts: Addison Wesley.
- Pindyck, R.S. dan Rubinfield, D., 2004. Principles of Economics. New York: McMillan.
- Sabariah Ali, 2007. Ace Ahead. Mikroekonomi Kertas 1 STPM. Kuala Lumpur: Oxford Fajar.
- Sabariah Ali, 2008. Makroekonomi STPM. Kertas 2. Kuala Lumpur: Aneka Publishing.
- Sadano Sukirno, 2005. Mikroekonomi. Edisi ke-4. Kuala Lumpur: Aneka Publishing.
- Sadano Sukirno, 2007. Makroekonomi. Edisi ke-4. Kuala Lumpur: Aneka Publishing.
- Rosnah Mohamad Sirin, 2000. Teori Asas Mikroekonomi. Edisi pertama. Johor Bahru: Penerbit Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
- Bank Negara Malaysia, diterbitkan setiap tahun. Laporan Tahunan. Kuala Lumpur.
- Bank Negara Malaysia, diterbitkan setiap tahun. Buletin Suku Tahunan. Kuala Lumpur.
- Bank Negara Malaysia, 1999. The Central Bank and Financial System in Malaysia: A Decade of Change. Kuala Lumpur.
- Baumol, WJ., dan Blinder, A.S., 2009. Economics: Principles and Policy. Edisi ke-11. South Western: Cengage-Learning.
- Case, K.E., dan R.C., 2007. Principles of Economics. Edisi ke-8. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
- Chamhuri Siwar dan Surtahman Kastin Hasan, 2005. Ekonomi Malaysia. Edisi ke-6. Petaling Jaya: Longman.
- Frank, R.H., dan Bon S.B., 2007. Principles of Economics. Edisi ke-3. Boston: McGraw-Hill.
- Heng Siew Ngu dan Md Zyadi Md Tahir, 2008. Mikroekonomi: Teks Pra-U, STPM dan Matrikulasi. Petaling Jaya: Pearson Longman.
- Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia. Diterbitkan setiap tahun. Buku Tahunan Perangkaan. Kuala Lumpur.
- Kementerian Kewangan Malaysia. Diterbitkan setiap tahun. Laporan Ekonomi. Kuala Lumpur: Percetakan Nasional.
- Chang Lai Mooi, 2008. Makroekonomi: Teks Pra-U, STPM dan Matrikulasi. Petaling Jaya: Pearson Longman.
- Lipsey, R.G., dan K.A.C., 1995. An Introduction to Positive Economics. Edisi ke-8. Oxford University Press.
- McConnell, C.R., dan Brue, S.L, 2008. Economics: Principles, Problems and Policies. Edisi ke-17. Boston: McGraw Hill.
- Mankiw, N.G., 2007. Principles of Economics. New York: Worth Publishers.
- Mohd Rosli Mohamed dan Mohamed Aslam Gulam Hassan (Penyunting), 2000. Pembangunan Ekonomi
- Malaysia Era Globalisasi. Kuala Lumpur: Penerbit Universiti Malaya.
You can explore these practical tips to ace your STPM Economics papers in this article.
Resource 4# Online Tutorials/Courses From Youtube
Apart from physical learning resources, you can also look up several online resources to enrich your overall STPM Economics revision experience.
Some of us learn best through visuals, graphics and motion instead of reading paragraph after paragraph. That's totally fine. Studies have revealed that Youtube is one of the most used online learning and teaching tool among educators as well as students.
In the context of STPM Economics, you can search for specialised answering techniques by former students and teachers to have an overview of how to master the core concepts and revise in the most time-effective manner.
Some Youtube channels that you can subscribe to include Didik TV KPM, Lee Quit Huei and Cikgu Jonias Tutorial.
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On the other hand, if you are looking for bite-sized engaging animation videos on Economics, you can browse through the Crash Course Economics playlist.
For the last resource, we'll take a look at the significance of having a private tutor to help you tackle your STPM Economics papers comprehensively.
Resource 5# Your Personal Economics Tutor
Private tutoring is an amazing learning resource to not only diversify your learning method but also help to build a solid revision routine.
It's essentially the power of repeated practice.
An experienced Economics tutor can guide you to master various answering techniques, offer you immediate feedback based on your Economics exercises and even teach you specific topics upon your request.
Not only that, you also get to enjoy one-to-one attention from your tutor throughout the duration of your lesson.
Whether you are looking for subject support or specialised examination preparation tutoring, it's possible to find the right tutors via Superprof.
Superprof is a versatile tutoring platform that aims to foster a shared knowledge community among passionate students and dedicated tutors all across the globe.
Students and parents can easily browse through the verified tutors' profiles to review their basic information.
Here's what you can expect from Superprof.
- Superprof believes in offering CLARITY in terms of revealing the hourly rates of the tutors. There are no hidden charges or administration fees when you hire a tutor via Superprof. Any changes in lesson rates and payment methods are entirely decided by the students and tutors in private.
Important note: You only need to buy a Student Subscription Pass at RM25 to have unlimited access to all the Superprof tutors.
- Superprof believes in offering FLEXIBILITY in terms of learning modes: home tutoring or online tutoring. Depending on your schedule and preference, you can opt for a home STPM Economics tutor or an online STPM Economics tutor.
Important note: You get to decide and narrow your filtering process from the beginning as you browse through the profiles.
- Superprof believes in offering ACCOUNTABILITY in terms of the tutor's teaching experience. Having said that, the tutors are 100% certified and verified by the Superprof team and actual students of the tutors.
Important note: At the tutors' profiles, you can read through the reviews and remarks of the tutors with regard to their teaching scope, teaching methodology, and engagement during lessons before making the final decision.
As you review and reflect on these five learning resources to boost your performance and understanding in this subject, we hope you'll be more equipped and confident to score well for your actual STPM Economics papers.
Are you ready to create actual deja vu moments for your STPM Economics exam now?
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