Exam Structure

Question 1

2 mark questions

Answer 1

• Just state two points

- e.g IFA, Citizens Advice Bureau

Question 2

4 mark question

Answer 2

• State something and then describe something

- e.g control costs to avoid getting into debt

Question 3

6 mark question

Answer 3

1 mark - Define the topic in question
2-3 marks - Discussing an advantage and disadvantage
4-5 marks - Discussing an alternative argument
6 marks - Making a final judgement

Question 4

8 mark questions (first 4 marks)

Answer 4

1 mark - Defining the topic in question
2 marks - Discussing either an advantage or disadvantage
3-4 marks - Analysing the short term impact the advantage or disadvantage would have on the person or business

Question 5

8 mark questions (second 4 marks)

Answer 5

5 marks - Discussing the alternative analysis
6-7 marks - Analysing the impact the advantage or disadvantage would have on the person or business
8 marks - Making a final judgement

Question 6

10 mark questions (first 5 marks)

Answer 6

1 mark - Defining the topic in question
2-3 marks - Discussing an advantage and a disadvantage of your first argument
4 marks - Analysing the short-term impact your analysis would have on the person or business
5 marks - Assessing how your analysis will impact the person or business in the long term.

Question 7

10 mark questions (second 5 marks)

Answer 7

6-7 marks - Discussing an advantage and a disadvantage of your second argument
8 marks - Analysing the short-term impact your analysis would have on the person or business
9 marks - Assessing how your analysis will impact the person or business in the long term.
10 marks - Make a final judgement on the argument you feel carries the most weight

Question 8

12 mark questions

Answer 8

• Exactly the same as the 10 mark question, except use financial data from the case study in the arguments