Exam Structure

Question 1

Command word “Explain”
4,5 marks

Answer 1

• Knowledge
• Context
• 1 paragraph

Question 2

Command word “Analyze”
6,9,12 marks

Answer 2

• Knowledge
• Context
• Analysis
• “Analyze one way” = 1 paragraph
• “Analyze ways” = 2 paragraphs

Question 3

? at the end + justify answer
Command word “To what extent”
16,20 marks

Answer 3

• Knowledge
• Context
• Analysis
• Evaluation
• 2 paragraphs + judgement
• 1 being argument, 1 being counterargument
• 1 judgement including decision, justification and evaluation of factors affecting decision

Question 4

? at the end + justify answer
Command word “To what extent”
24,25 marks

Answer 4

• Knowledge
• Context
• Analysis
• Evaluation
• 3 paragraphs + judgement
• 2 argument, 1 counterargument
• 1 judgement including decision, justification and evaluation factors affecting the decision

Question 5

Assess

Answer 5

Consider the relative merits of various arguments and weigh them up to make an informed judgement

Question 6

Define

Answer 6

Specify the precise meaning of an economic term or concept

Question 7

Discuss

Answer 7

Present both sides of an argument and come to a conclusion that is supported by economic analysis and evidence

Question 8

Evaluate

Answer 8

Consider arguments for and against alternative options and come to a conclusion supported by economic analysis and evidence

Question 9

Explain

Answer 9

Give reasons to ways supported vey logical chains of reasoning

Question 10

Identify

Answer 10

Name or otherwise characterize key features of points of comparison between variables

Question 11

Justify

Answer 11

Give reasons for the stated point of view, supported by sound economic analysis and evidence. The response is likely to consider alternative views and explain why they should be rejected

Question 12

To what extent…

Answer 12

Examine reasons for and against a point of view and use economic analysis and evidence to form a judgement concerning the degreee to whoosh it is valid