Economics

Assessment

The Edexcel Economics specification is structured into four themes and consists of three externally examined papers. Pupils build knowledge and understanding of core economic models and concepts in Themes 1 and 2, and then build on this and apply their knowledge to more complex concepts and models in Themes 3 and 4. Paper 1: Markets & Business behaviour (Code: 9EC0/01) 35% of the A Level. Duration: 2 hours (100 marks). Section A comprises a range of multiple choice and short answer questions. Section B comprises one data response question broken down into a number of parts. Section C comprises a choice of extended open response questions; pupils select one from a choice of two. Paper 1 will assess microeconomics and questions will be drawn from Themes 1 and 3. Paper 2: The National & Global Economy (Code: 9EC0/02) 35% of the A Level. Duration: 2 hours (100 marks). Section A comprises a range of multiple choice and short answer questions. Section B comprises one data response question broken down into a number of parts. Section C comprises a choice of extended open response questions; pupils select one from a choice of two. Paper 2 will assess macroeconomics and questions will be drawn from Themes 2 and 4. Paper 3: Microeconomics and macroeconomics (Code: 9EC0/03) 30% of the A Level. Duration: 2 hours (100 marks). The paper comprises two sections. Each section includes one data response question broken down into a number of parts, including a choice of extended open response questions; pupils select one from a choice of two. Paper 3 will assess content from across all four themes. Pupils are required to apply their knowledge and understanding, make connections and transfer higher order skills across all four themes.