Paper 1+2 tips

• 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.