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ECONOMICS-J205 · Cambridge OCR GCSE (9–1)

Economics - J205 Exam Tips

In the OCR GCSE (9-1) Economics J205 specification, both Paper 1 (Introduction to Economics) and Paper 2 (National and International Economics) carry a weight of 80 marks each, to be completed in 90 minutes. While Section A's 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are a swift sprint…

Source: OCR

Papers

2

Total marks

160

Time limit

3h

Grade scale

987654321U

Additional note

Calculator policy

A scientific or graphical calculator that meets JCQ regulations may be used (some GCSE Mathematics and Science papers are non-calculator). Graphical calculators must be set to exam mode; you must clear any stored programs, notes or data before the exam, and the calculator must not be able to retrieve stored text or formulae.

Assessment objectives

AO3a: AO3a: Analyse economic issues and laws. (15%)AO3b: AO3b: Evaluate economic issues and laws, make reasoned judgements and present balanced conclusions. (15%)AO3a). Do not write a list of disconnected facts. Use logical bridge words to link concepts. For example: "A cut in interest rates reduces the cost of borrowing... consequently, firms are more likely to take out loans to invest in capital machinery... this leads to an increase in productive capacity... as a result, total national output rises, stimulating economic growth."

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Strategies

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Mistakes

  • In the OCR GCSE (9-1) Economics J205 specification, both Paper 1 (Introduction to Economics) and Paper 2 (National and International Economics) carry a weight of 80 marks each, to be completed in 90 minutes. While Section A's 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are a swift sprint to test recall, the true battlefield where grades are decided is Section B. Section B contains case study analyses, quantitative calculations, diagrammatic manipulations, and high-impact 6-mark evaluation questions marked with an asterisk (*).

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