What do I do if I’m struggling in Year 12?

Many students struggle in Year 12 when they start Economics. The subject introduces new concepts, diagrams and essay styles that feel unfamiliar. It is completely normal to feel confused or overwhelmed at first. The important thing is that you can improve with the right approach. Year 12 is the foundation year. Once you build confidence in the basics, everything becomes easier.

If you feel lost, you are not alone. The first term of Year 12 is the hardest for most students. It takes time to adjust to the way Economics works. Your goal is not to become perfect immediately. Your goal is to develop simple habits that help you learn consistently.

 

 

 

 

Key points

Review class content weekly and use Active Recall - Go over your notes at the end of each week and use active recall to ensure you remember content. This keeps ideas fresh.

Practise small tasks - One paragraph or one short answer is enough to build confidence.

Learn the basic diagrams - Supply and demand, shifts, elasticity and externalities are core ideas. Once you know these, everything else becomes clearer.

Ask for help early - Do not wait until the end of Year 12. Asking questions helps you understand topics faster.

Use simple definitions - Clear definitions help you understand each topic.

Practise MCQs - Multiple choice questions strengthen your understanding and highlight gaps.

Watch short topical videos - Sometimes another explanation makes the idea click.

 

 

 

 

 

What students get wrong

Trying to learn everything at once - Economics builds gradually. Focus on small steps.

Waiting for the teacher to re-explain everything - You need to practise independently.

Avoiding topics you find difficult - Facing them helps you grow faster.

Jumping into long essays too soon - Short exercises are more effective early on.

 

 

 

 

 

How Econominds helps

Econominds breaks Economics into simple steps. You get interactive features short videos, guided questions and structured explanations that make difficult topics easier. The platform helps you build confidence from the beginning so Year 12 feels manageable rather than overwhelming.

 

 

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Quick summary

• Review lessons weekly

• Practise small tasks

• Learn core diagrams

• Ask for help early

• Use definitions to build understanding