Economics

Assessment

Assessment AQA A Level Economics is assessed via three separate examinations as detailed below. Each examination is worth exactly one third of the overall A Level mark. All three papers will be sat at the end of the two year course. Paper 1: Markets and market failure: students answer two questions Section A – students choose one context from a choice of two; Section B – students choose one context from a choice of three. Paper 2: National and international economy: students answer two questions Section A – students choose one context from a choice of two; Section B - students choose one context from a choice of three. Paper 3: Economic principles and issues: Section A – 30 multiple choice questions; Section B – extended writing questions.