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    • What are the two papers in the Edexcel economics exam?
      Paper one is microeconomics and paper two is macroeconomics.
    • How are paper one and paper two structured in the Edexcel economics exam?
      Both papers are structured exactly the same.
    • How long is each exam in the Edexcel economics papers?
      Each exam is two hours long, which is 120 minutes.
    • What is the breakdown of Section A in both papers?
      Section A consists of short answer questions, including multiple choice worth one mark and five short answer questions worth five marks each, totaling 25 marks.
    • How many short answer questions are there in Section A?
      There are five short answer questions in Section A.
    • What type of questions are included in Section B?
      Section B includes data response questions based on extracts, totaling 45 marks.
    • What is the total mark allocation for Section B?
      Section B is worth a total of 45 marks.
    • What types of questions can be found in Section B?
      Section B can include five mark explain questions, eight mark examine questions, twelve mark discuss questions, ten mark assess questions, and fifteen mark discuss questions.
    • How does the evaluation requirement differ among the questions in Section B?
      Four questions in Section B require evaluation, including the eight mark, twelve mark, ten mark, and fifteen mark questions.
    • What is the focus of Section C in the Edexcel economics exam?
      Section C consists of two 25 mark essays, and students must choose one to write about.
    • What is the nature of the questions in Section C?
      Section C questions are evaluate essays with no application or extract material provided.
    • What is the recommended time allocation for the short questions in the exam?
      Students should aim to complete the short questions in 25 minutes.
    • How much time should students allocate to read the extract material before Section B questions?
      Students should allocate 15 minutes to read through the extract material.
    • What is the suggested time allocation for answering questions in Section B?
      Students should think of it as one mark per minute, with specific time allocations for each question type.
    • How should students manage their time during Section B questions?
      Students should set a timer for each question based on its mark value and stop when the time is up.
    • What is the importance of the extract material in Section B?
      The extract material is crucial as it helps students apply knowledge to the questions based on it.
    • What should students consider when choosing their 25 mark essay in Section C?
      Students should choose the essay they feel most confident about to maximize their performance.
    • How much time should students allocate for the 25 mark essay in Section C?
      Students should allocate 35 minutes for the 25 mark essay.
    • What are the key components of exam technique for Edexcel papers?
      Exam technique involves knowledge, application, analysis, and evaluation (KAAE).
    • What should students do after watching the video for exam preparation?
      Students should watch all the other videos in the playlist for specific exam techniques for all questions.
    • What are the sections and their mark allocations in the Edexcel economics exam?
      • Section A: Short answer questions (25 marks)
      • Section B: Data response questions (45 marks)
      • Section C: One 25 mark essay (25 marks)
    • What are the time management strategies recommended for the Edexcel economics exam?
      • Complete short questions in 25 minutes.
      • Read extract material for 15 minutes.
      • Allocate time per question in Section B based on marks.
      • Spend 35 minutes on the 25 mark essay in Section C.