Exam technique

Question 1

What is in Paper ONE

Answer 1

MICROECONOMICS - THEME 1 + 3, 2 HOURS
Section A:
Multiple choice and short answer questions worth 25 marks

Section B:
5 marker - KAA
8 marker - KAAE
10 marker - 6 marks for KAA and 4 marks for E
12 marker - 8 marks for KAA and 4 marks for E
15 marker - 9 marks for KAA and 6 marks for E

Section C:
Choice of two 25 markers
16 marks for KAA and 9 marks for E

Question 2

What is in Paper TWO

Answer 2

MACROECONOMICS - THEME 2 + 4, 2 HOURS
Section A:
Multiple choice and short answer questions worth 25 marks

Section B:
5 marker - KAA
8 marker - KAAE
10 marker - 6 marks for KAA and 4 marks for E
12 marker - 8 marks for KAA and 4 marks for E
15 marker - 9 marks for KAA and 6 marks for E

Section C:
Choice of two 25 markers
16 marks for KAA and 9 marks for E

Question 3

What is in Paper THREE?

Answer 3

MICRO+MACROECONOMICS - 4 THEMES - 2 HOURS
Section A:
5 marker - KAA
8 marker - 6 marks for KAA and 2 marks for E
12 marker - 8 marks for KAA and 4 marks for E
25 marker - 16 marks for KAA and 9 marks for E - MICRO and MACRO POINTS

Section B:
5 marker - KAA
8 marker - 6 marks for KAA and 2 marks for E
12 marker - 8 marks for KAA and 4 marks for E
25 marker - 16 marks for KAA and 9 marks for E - MICRO and MACRO POINTS

Question 4

How to demonstrate knowledge?

Answer 4

Economic terms, concepts, theories, formulas, diagrams
Making relevant points

Question 5

How to demonstrate application?

Answer 5

Using context and data

Question 6

How to demonstrate analysis?

Answer 6

Developing logical chains of reasoning
Consequences and impacts

Question 7

How to demonstrate evaluation?

Answer 7

Judgement
Justified evidence
However, If, Then, Less/More significant