Question structures

Question 1

How do you structure 5 markers?

Answer 1

Purely KAA
Could be ‘explain’ or ‘explain with diagram’
Use definitions
2 for Ap

Could be ‘explain the difference’
- refer to both of them stating what they are
- using Ap

For calculations, use a definition explaining what the calculation is about
Then do the calculation
Then say what the significance of it is

Question 2

How do you structure 8 markers?

Answer 2

2 KAA E
With very short E for both of them
Only worth 4 marks per paragraph, so don’t have to spend too much time on them

Question 3

How do you structure 10 markers?

Answer 3

1 KAA (6 marks) and 1 E (4 marks)
Use a diagram for KAA if can
Use a definition
Use 2 Ap
Keep it simple

Question 4

How do you structure 12 markers?

Answer 4

2 KAA and 1 E
The E only used for one of your points
Use 2Ap wherever

Question 5

How do you structure 15 markers?

Answer 5

KAA (9 marks) E (6 marks)
So use 2 KAA and 1 E (2 if u have time)
- if 1 E then has to be in great detail

3 Ap
Use great depth
Use diagram if possible

Question 6

What is POPSICLE?

Answer 6

Used to link all topics in Microeconomics

Price
Output
Profits
Structure of the market
Inefficiency
Competitive
Labour
Externalities

Question 7

How do you structure a 25 marker?

Answer 7

K(4)A(4)A(4) = 16
E = 9
Marked in levels
Getting the highest levels, you need real world knowledge: industry=paper1, country=paper2

at least 30 mins

Definitions
Depth analysis 1
Evaluation 2
Depth analysis 2
Evaluation 2
Conclusion (DJI)

Question 8

How do write a conclusion/ final judgment?

Answer 8

Use BJID
Balance, Decision, Judgement, It depends on

Have to be well balanced, well reasoned and effective

“Overall, i believe there are strong arguments for and against this view…” - B

Talk about your point then its eval, x2
Argue how your view is more significant - J

Then say how it depends on factors - I

“But overall on a balance i agree with the view…” - D