ECONOMICS-H060 · Cambridge OCR AS Level
ECONOMICS-H060/11
Microeconomics
Economics - H060 · 2024 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: OCR
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.2 / 5
120
180 min
The allocation of resources
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
120
Duration
180 min
Session difficulty
3.2 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The June 2024 OCR AS Level Economics examination was balanced and accessible, earning a difficulty rating of 3.2 out of 5.
Both the Microeconomics and Macroeconomics papers tested core syllabus principles thoroughly, with clear pathways to marks in the data-response sections.
However, the 10-mark and 20-mark evaluation questions required a sophisticated grasp of economic theory and precise diagrammatic integration, which tested the boundary between Grade A and B candidates.
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 andAO2
Weight: 4100%Application oAO3
Weight: 375%AnalysisAO4
Weight: 250%Evaluation
Weight: 125%
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
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
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
Weigh arguments for and against with evidence; end with a supported judgement.
Show formula, substitution, and unit; method marks need visible working.
Match the expected response style for “State” questions.
State features in sequence or list observable properties — do not explain causes unless asked.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.8
Min per mark: 1.8
Min per mark: 1.4
Min per mark: 1.4
Min per mark: 1.3
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
The allocation of resources
13 marks this session
The interaction of markets
12 marks this session
Government intervention
11 marks this session
Employment
11 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
The allocation of resources
13 marks this session
Practise in RevuiThe interaction of markets
12 marks this session
Practise in RevuiGovernment intervention
11 marks this session
Practise in RevuiEmployment
11 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The June 2024 OCR AS Level Economics examination was balanced and accessible, earning a difficulty rating of 3.2 out of 5.
- 2Message
Both the Microeconomics and Macroeconomics papers tested core syllabus principles thoroughly, with clear pathways to marks in the data-response sections.
- 3Message
However, the 10-mark and 20-mark evaluation questions required a sophisticated grasp of economic theory and precise diagrammatic integration, which tested the boundary between Grade A and B candidates.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
2024 2024
Economics - H060
The June 2024 OCR AS Level Economics examination was balanced and accessible, earning a difficulty rating of 3.2 out of 5. Both the Microeconomics and Macroeconomics papers tested core syllabus principles thoroughly, with clear pathways to marks in the data-response sections. How
The June 2024 OCR AS Level Economics examination was balanced and accessible, earning a difficulty rating of 3.2 out of 5.
Both the Microeconomics and Macroeconomics papers tested core syllabus principles thoroughly, with clear pathways to marks in the data-response sections.
However, the 10-mark and 20-mark evaluation questions required a sophisticated grasp of economic theory and precise diagrammatic integration, which tested the boundary between Grade A and B candidates.
- Total marks
- 120
- Duration
- 180 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.2 / 5
Session analysis
The June 2024 OCR AS Level Economics examination was balanced and accessible, earning a difficulty rating of 3.2 out of 5. Both the Microeconomics and Macroeconomics papers tested core syllabus principles thoroughly, with clear pathways to marks in the data-response sections. However, the 10-mark and 20-mark evaluation questions required a sophisticated grasp of economic theory and precise diagrammatic integration, which tested the boundary between Grade A and B candidates.
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.
50% 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.
Level of Response Essay
60·4·50%
Multiple Choice
30·30·25%
Medium Explainer Response
16·4·13%
Short Answer Data Response
14·7·12%
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.
Paper 1 Section A
0.71 m/minPaper 1 Section B
0.57 m/minPaper 1 Section C
0.75 m/minPaper 2 Section A
0.71 m/minPaper 2 Section B
0.57 m/minTotal marks
105
Total time
160 min
Avg pace
0.66
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Monetary policy
85%85%
Market failure and externalities
75%75%
Specialisation and trade
70%70%
Difficulty Verdict
The June 2024 OCR AS Level Economics examination was balanced and accessible, earning a difficulty rating of 3.2 out of 5. Both the Microeconomics and Macroeconomics papers tested core syllabus principles thoroughly, with clear pathways to marks in the data-response sections. However, the 10-mark and 20-mark evaluation questions required a sophisticated grasp of economic theory and precise diagrammatic integration, which tested the boundary between Grade A and B candidates.
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.