Economics

Assessment

At A-level, there will be three examinations comprising a range of multiple choice and short answer questions, a data response question broken down into a number of parts, and a choice of one of two open-response questions. Paper 1 covers themes 1 and 3 (35% of total mark) Paper 2 covers themes 2 and 4 (35% of total mark). In addition Paper 3 (30% of the total) is synoptic, covering all four themes, and has two sections. Each comprises one data response question broken down into a number of parts, including a choice of one extended open-response question from two options.