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Examiner Reports 2008 May/June Series
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Examiner Reports 2007 May/June Series
(PDF), Last Updated: 01 November 2007
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(PDF), Last Updated: 02 July 2007
Examiner Reports 2005 May/June Series
(PDF), Last Updated: 02 July 2007
At both the Foundation and Higher Tier, students must complete two examinations: Paper 1 and Paper 2. For both papers, students must answer a number of structured questions. These questions vary in length.
Further details on each paper is available in the table below:
| Target Grades | Duration | Assessment Weighting | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Paper 1 | C-G | 1 hr | 30% | Summer only |
| Foundation Paper 2 | 1 hr 30 mins | 45% | ||
| Higher Paper 1 | A*-D(E) | 1 hr 30 mins | 32% | |
| Higher Paper 2 | 2 hrs | 43% |
For more details on examinations, please view the full specification.
To order past papers, please contact our Distribution Operations Team on (028) 90 26 1228 / 9026 1242 or alternatively download the Examinations Catalogue and Order Form.