Examinations
There are four written examinations in GCE Economics: two exams at AS and two exams at A2. Our examiners set and mark each exam. The table below offers more details on each exam:
| Unit | Assessment Format | Duration | % Assessment Weighting | Exam Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AS 1: Markets and Prices |
Students must answer one compulsory multi-part data response question and one structured essay question from a choice of three. |
1 hour 30 minutes |
50% of AS |
January and Summer |
AS 2: The National Economy |
Students must answer one compulsory multi-part data response question and one structured essay question from a choice of three. |
1 hour 30 minutes |
50% of AS |
January and Summer |
A2 1: Business Economics |
Students must answer one compulsory, structured question based on an unseen case study. |
2 hours |
25% of A Level |
January and Summer |
A2 2: The Global Economy |
Students must answer one compulsory, structured question based on an unseen case study. |
2 hours |
25% of A Level |
January and Summer |
There is no coursework requirement in this specification.
Examiner Reports 2011 May/June Series
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Examiner Reports 2010 May/June Series
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Examiner Reports 2010 March Series
(PDF), Last Updated: 19 May 2010
Examiner Reports 2010 March Series
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Examiner Reports 2009 May/June Series
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Examiner Reports 2009 May/June Series
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Examiner Reports 2009 March Series
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Examiner Reports 2009 March Series
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Examiner Reports 2008 May/June Series
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Examiner Reports 2008 March Series
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Examiner Reports 2007 May/June Series
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Examiner Reports 2007 March Series
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Examiner Reports 2006 May/June Series
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Examiner Reports 2006 March Series
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