Economics

Assessment

Assessment is divided between three written papers for HL and a portfolio of coursework. At SL assessment is by two written papers and a portfolio of coursework. Coursework accounts for 20% of the total marks at HL and 30% at SL. At Standard Level, there are two externally marked examination papers. Paper 1 is an essay paper (1h 15 min); Paper 2 is a data response paper (1h 45 min). At the Higher Level, students will sit an additional 1 hour 45 min Policy paper.