Specification at a glance

This qualification is linear. Linear means that students will sit all their exams at the end of the course.

Subject content

How markets work:

How the economy works:

Paper 1: How markets work
What's assessed Content 1–6 Students will be expected to draw on knowledge and understanding of the entire course of study to show a deeper understanding of these topics.
How it's assessed Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 80 marks 50% of GCSE
Questions Section A: 10 multiple choice questions followed by a range of calculation, short and extended response questions. Section B: five questions involving a mix of calculations, short and extended responses.

Paper 1: How markets work

What's assessed

Content 1–6

Students will be expected to draw on knowledge and understanding of the entire course of study to show a deeper understanding of these topics.

How it's assessed

Questions

Section A: 10 multiple choice questions followed by a range of calculation, short and extended response questions.
Section B: five questions involving a mix of calculations, short and extended responses.

Paper 2: How the economy works
What's assessed Content 7–11 Students will be expected to draw on knowledge and understanding of the entire course of study to show a deeper understanding of these topics.
How it's assessed Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 80 marks 50% of GCSE
Questions Section A: 10 multiple choice questions followed by a range of calculation, short and extended response questions. Section B: five questions involving a mix of calculations, short and extended responses.

Paper 2: How the economy works

What's assessed

Content 7–11

Students will be expected to draw on knowledge and understanding of the entire course of study to show a deeper understanding of these topics.

How it's assessed

Questions

Section A: 10 multiple choice questions followed by a range of calculation, short and extended response questions.
Section B: five questions involving a mix of calculations, short and extended responses.