Exam Technique

Question 1

how to do a CHOR

Answer 1

assume the examiner is not an economist, knows nothing
write every step out in detail

Question 2

what are the 4 ways of evaluating

Answer 2

weigh up (prioritise) points on either side of the argument using evidence or theory
consider SR & LR impacts
state and question assumptions made in the theory
consider and weigh up impacts on key stakeholders (winners and losers)

Question 3

what is the structure of the 5 mark question

Answer 3

KAA - no E

Question 4

what is the timing of the 5 mark question

Answer 4

6 mins

Question 5

what is the structure of the 8 mark question

Answer 5

2 knowledge
2 application
2 analysis
2 evaluation
2 KAA points + 2 eval points

Question 6

what is the timing of the 8 mark question

Answer 6

9-10 mins

Question 7

what is the structure of the 10 mark question

Answer 7

6 KAA (2K, 2A, 2A)
4 Eval
1 KAA para + 1 eval para

Question 8

what is the timing of the 10 mark question

Answer 8

12 mins

Question 9

what is the structure of the 12 mark question

Answer 9

8 KAA (2K, 2A, 4A)
4 Eval
2 KAA paras + 1 eval para

Question 10

what is the timing of the 12 mark question

Answer 10

14-15 mins

Question 11

what is the structure of the 15 mark question

Answer 11

9 KAA (3K, 3A, 3A)
6 Eval
2 KAA paras + 1/2 eval paras

Question 12

what is the timing of the 15 mark question

Answer 12

18 mins

Question 13

what is the structure of the 25 mark essay for paper 1/2

Answer 13

16 KAA (4K, 4A, 8A)
9 Eval
Define key terms
KAA para 1
Eval para 1
KAA para 2
Eval para 2
Conclusion

Question 14

what is the timing for the 25 mark essay

Answer 14

30+ mins