ECONOMICS-H060 · Cambridge OCR AS Level
ECONOMICS-H060/11
Microeconomics
Economics - H060 · 2022 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: OCR
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.5 / 5
120
180 min
Government intervention
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
120
Duration
180 min
Session difficulty
3.5 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
In Section A, simple calculations (such as real GDP, price elasticity of supply, and percentage differences) was where high-scoring students secured quick marks.
However, candidates frequently stumbled on complex multi-step calculations, such as the 50% electricity price tax calculation or calculating the marginal tax rate from a structured table.
In Section B, the 10-mark evaluation questions required clear contextual links.
Students who drew accurate diagrams (e.g., negative externalities in production for shale gas, or AD/AS showing a shift from hosting the Olympics) and linked them directly to the text performed exceptionally well.
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
No data available in official reports
Assessment objectives
Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary
Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
Knowledge & Understanding
Weight: 5100%Application (AO2)
Weight: 360%Analysis (AO3)
Weight: 240%Evaluation (AO4)
Weight: 120%
Method marks watchlist
Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost
No data available in official reports
Recurring mistakes across years
Themes examiners flag in multiple recent sessions for this subject
No data available in official reports
Question choice intelligence
Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)
No data available in official reports
Level exemplars
What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like
No data available in official reports
Grade & admission context
How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards
Report type
Examiner report — national grade boundaries and question-level commentary
Level A
Approx. 73% of maximum mark
Level B
Approx. 63% of maximum mark
Level C
Approx. 54% of maximum mark
Level D
Approx. 45% of maximum mark
Level E
Approx. 37% of maximum mark
Deep insights
What top candidates did
Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series
No data available in official reports
Command word playbook
How to match each command word to the expected response style
Weigh arguments for and against with evidence; end with a supported judgement.
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
Show formula, substitution, and unit; method marks need visible working.
Match the expected response style for “State” questions.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 2
Min per mark: 1.3
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Government intervention
17 marks this session
Economic growth
15 marks this session
Elasticity
13 marks this session
Exchange rates
11 marks this session
Specialisation and trade
10 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
No data available in official reports
Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
The allocation of resources
Government intervention
Market failure and externalities
Monetary policy
The interaction of aggregate demand and supply
Economic growth
Elasticity
The interaction of markets
Difficulty trend
How session difficulty has shifted across recent years
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
H060/01 Microeconomics: H060/02 Macroeconomics:
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
No data available in official reports
Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
Government intervention
17 marks this session
Practise in RevuiEconomic growth
15 marks this session
Practise in RevuiElasticity
13 marks this session
Practise in RevuiExchange rates
11 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSpecialisation and trade
10 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
In Section A, simple calculations (such as real GDP, price elasticity of supply, and percentage differences) was where high-scoring students secured quick marks.
- 2Message
However, candidates frequently stumbled on complex multi-step calculations, such as the 50% electricity price tax calculation or calculating the marginal tax rate from a structured table.
- 3Message
In Section B, the 10-mark evaluation questions required clear contextual links.
- 4Message
Students who drew accurate diagrams (e.g., negative externalities in production for shale gas, or AD/AS showing a shift from hosting the Olympics) and linked them directly to the text performed exceptionally well.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
2022 2022
Economics - H060
In Section A, simple calculations (such as real GDP, price elasticity of supply, and percentage differences) was where high-scoring students secured quick marks. However, candidates frequently stumbled on complex multi-step calculations, such as the 50% electricity price tax calc
In Section A, simple calculations (such as real GDP, price elasticity of supply, and percentage differences) was where high-scoring students secured quick marks.
However, candidates frequently stumbled on complex multi-step calculations, such as the 50% electricity price tax calculation or calculating the marginal tax rate from a structured table.
In Section B, the 10-mark evaluation questions required clear contextual links.
- Total marks
- 120
- Duration
- 180 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.5 / 5
Session analysis
In Section A, simple calculations (such as real GDP, price elasticity of supply, and percentage differences) was where high-scoring students secured quick marks. However, candidates frequently stumbled on complex multi-step calculations, such as the 50% electricity price tax calculation or calculating the marginal tax rate from a structured table. In Section B, the 10-mark evaluation questions required clear contextual links. Students who drew accurate diagrams (e.g., negative externalities in production for shale gas, or AD/AS showing a shift from hosting the Olympics) and linked them directly to the text performed exceptionally well. In Section C, the 20-mark essay choices showed a stark difference between descriptive answers and highly structured, evaluative essays with balanced, well-supported conclusions.
Updated Jun 14, 2026
Paper breakdown
H060/01 Microeconomics: H060/02 Macroeconomics:
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
See where the marks were concentrated so revision time goes to the highest-value topics.
Mark accessibility
Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.
67% within easy or medium reach
Command word frequency
Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.
Question type mix
Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.
Essay / Long Evaluation
60·4·50%
Multiple Choice
30·30·25%
Short Answer / Calculation
30·14·25%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
H060/01 Section A:
0.50 m/minH060/02 Section A:
0.75 m/minTotal marks
20
Total time
30 min
Avg pace
0.67
Cumulative marks ladder
The line is your running mark total question by question; dashed lines are the estimated grade cut-offs. See which question the line crosses your target grade at, so you know how far you must answer cleanly and which questions decide a band.
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Labour market dynamics
90%90%
Policy conflicts
85%85%
Oligopoly and Monopoly structures
80%80%
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Total marks
- 60
- Weighting
- 50%
- Question types
- Multiple Choice, Short Answer Data Response, Medium Explainer Response, Level of Response Essay
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.