- The document provides an overview of the structure and content of an Economics exam, split into two sections: Section A consists of an objective test covering topics like opportunity cost and elasticity, while Section B involves a data response question choosing from two options.
- For the objective test, students are advised to read questions carefully, rule out obvious wrong answers, show working, and choose the best answer even if uncertain. For the data response question, students should take 5 minutes to review the questions before choosing one to answer in detail.
- When responding to the data question, students should identify at least two distinct observations from the data provided, using accurate time points, data, units and rulers as needed to label graphs or
2. Overview
Econ 1 is split into 2 parts
Section A: objective Test 25 marks (25 mins)
Section B: Data Response 1 from 2 50 marks (50
mins)
75 marks available
57-60 marks A grade
67 + 100 ums
50% AS and 25% A Level
3. Objective Test
1 minute per question
Read the stem carefully
Check options rule out obvious wrong answer
Annotate diagram / draw diagram / write out
equation
Choose best answer even if not sure
Make a note of number if uncertain and
return to at end if time
19. Data
2 distinct and significant observations
Start point finish point trend
High point low point range
Anomalies
Use clear time points data (accurate) and units
Use a ruler
27. Diagram Question
Structure is important
Define key terms (2 marks)
Paragraph uses extract information to explain
concept or changing market influence (6 marks)
Clear diagram full labelled (4 marks)
Extension paragraph building (6 marks)