1. Questions 1 (a) and 2 (a) are worth 2 marks each and will need two parts in the explanation of what is meant by the term to attain both marks. EXAMPLES ARE NOT REWARDED.
2. Make sure you read the WHOLE of the question. Example being: 'to two decimal places'
3. Quantitative skills will be tested throughout the paper. This means: graphs or diagrams, calculations or using the data in the Extracts to provide the application in the 4 mark questions.
4. Diagrams. LABEL them! Label both axes. Label all curves. Show equilibrtium.
5. The 4 mark 'Explain' questions will always have two application marks so ensure that there is enough application to achieve both marks.
6. The command word 'DISCUSS' is an evaluative command word, requiring a two sided argument in order to achieve full marks.
7. The use of relevant evidence is required throughout and this can be from Extracts provided or using examples provided by yourself. The Extracts are there for a reason - use them.
8. Use ECONOMIC CONCEPTS, economic terminology rather than generic 'commons sense' answers
9. TIMINGS! Make sure there is enough time to answer the 20 mark question in Section C.
10. Remember what the Examiners are looking for:
"chain of reasoning"
" use of evidence'"
"counter arguments"
"balanced awareness of the validity and significance of competing arguments"
