Economics

Assessment

The final assessment is through external exams and consists of three papers. All three papers will be examined in the May/June of the second year. Each paper lasts 2 hours with 100 marks. Paper 1 – Themes 1 and 3 – Worth 35% • Section A – 15 multiple choice and short answer questions • Section B –Data Response • Section C – Essay questions (choice of one from two) Paper 2 – Themes 2 and 4 – Worth 35% • Section A – 15 multiple choice and short answer questions • Section B –Data Response • Section C – Essay questions (choice of one from two) Paper 3 – Synoptic – Worth 30% Two sections – Each with a compulsory data response and a choice of essay questions.