Inflation video

Yesterdays announcement that inflation as measured by the CPI had fallen to 1.1% in September and the RPI had dropped to -1.4% further fueled concerns that the UK may not come out of the recession by the end of the year.

More interactive inflation data

The Consumer Price Index for August was announced yesterday as 1.6%, the lowest it has been since January 2005.
The RPI gave slightly cheerier news as it rose from -1.4% to -1.3. The Guardian has updated its interactive data on inflation. 

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On this day… 35 years ago – Inflation revision

This is an interesting article from 35 years ago which will help your pupils understand cost push inflation. The reason for inflation was an oil crisis which caused the price of oil to quadruple by 1974.  I have written some GCSE style questions to go with the story. It may be useful to highlight the key aspects of the article to make it more suitable for GCSE pupils.

Super Starter Sunday - Odd one out

Another Sunday, another super starter to get some lessons off to a good start this week. This week I have decided to go with odd one out. Below there are sets of statements, students must spot the odd one out, they could also explain why it is the odd one out.

Mnemonic Monday – Government’s main macroeconomic objectives

This week’s mnemonic is the basis of my macroeconomic teaching. It allows you to set up a really good wall display, possibly featuring Tony the Tiger. 

The greatest video on inflation ever!

I’ve probably overhyped this video but it could be useful for revising inflation at GCSE.