Economics

Assessment

Exam structure Three examinations: Paper 1 – 35% of total qualification (assessing Theme 1 and Theme 3 microeconomics) Comprising of three sections: multiple choice; data response; extended open response questions Duration – 2 hours 100 marks Paper 2 – 35% of total qualification (assessing Theme 2 and Theme 4 macroeconomics) Comprising of three sections: multiple choice; data response; extended open response questions Duration – 2 hours 100 marks Paper 3 – 30% of total qualification (assessing all four themes) Comprising of two sections: one data response; extended open response questions Duration – 2 hours 100 marks