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Edexcel IAL·Economics·Unit 2: Macroeconomic Performance & Policy

How Unit 2 is Assessed

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Unit 2 is an IAS unit worth 50% of the IAS and 25% of the full IAL. One written paper, 1 hour 45 minutes, 80 marks. Every answer is judged against four Assessment…

Unit 2 is an IAS unit worth 50% of the IAS and 25% of the full IAL. One written paper, 1 hour 45 minutes, 80 marks. Every answer is judged against four Assessment Objectives:

AOSkillHow you show it
AO1KnowledgeDefine terms; state the right concept.
AO2ApplicationUse the data/context — quote figures, refer to the named economy.
AO3AnalysisBuild logical chains of reasoning, supported by accurate AD/AS diagrams.
AO4EvaluationWeigh up both sides and reach a justified judgement.

The paper has four sections: A — six multiple-choice questions (6 marks); B — five short-answer questions (20 marks); C — a five-part data-response from a source booklet (34 marks); D — one 20-mark essay from a choice of two (20 marks). (Always confirm against the latest official specification.)

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