Read the axes first
Read the axes first
Before describing a trade chart, check the vertical axis for what is measured and its units. A chart measured in £ billion shows the level of trade, while a chart showing percentage changes shows the rate of change.
Step-by-step lessons on OCR GCSE Economics 4.2.4 Analyse exports and imports data. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build a solid grasp of supply and demand and cost/revenue calculations before tackling the evaluation-heavy policy topics.