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9640 · Oxford AQA International A Level

Economics (9640) Exam Tips

In Oxford AQA International A-level Economics (9640), the difference between an A* and a B grade rarely comes down to basic knowledge. Instead, it lies in structural execution. Across the 4 units—totaling 340 marks and 450 minutes of examination—the board places heavy emphasis on

Source: Oxford AQA

Papers

4

Total marks

340

Time limit

7h 30min

Grade scale

A*ABCDEU

Additional note

Calculator policy

A scientific or graphical calculator is permitted. Graphical calculators must be in exam mode with all stored programs and data cleared before the exam; the calculator must not be able to retrieve stored text or formulae.

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  • In Oxford AQA International A-level Economics (9640), the difference between an A* and a B grade rarely comes down to basic knowledge. Instead, it lies in structural execution. Across the 4 units—totaling 340 marks and 450 minutes of examination—the board places heavy emphasis on distinct skills: rigorous definitions (AO1), precise data application (AO2), unbroken chains of logical analysis (AO3), and balanced, context-driven evaluation (AO4).

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