A2005/013 - 7 October 2005

Interpretation of 'choice' in the Level 2 Economics assessment specifications

The five 2005 Level 2 Economics examination papers instruct candidates to answer all questions. Each paper contains at least two questions contributing to achievement at the excellence level. Candidates will have to correctly answer one of these (providing they have met the requirements for merit) to achieve the standard with excellence.

There are no indications of the level of questions within the papers, although familiarity with the standards and the wording of the criteria will enable candidates to identify questions contributing to excellence should they wish to do so.

The papers have been structured this way to maximise candidates' opportunities for achieving excellence. Should candidates attempt only one 'excellence' question, and not reach the required standard, the highest grade they could achieve would be merit.

If however they attempt two 'excellence' questions, and reach the required standard for one of them, excellence could still be attained even if the second 'excellence' question is not answered at the standard required.

The papers have been carefully checked to ensure that candidates have adequate time to answer all questions in all papers within the three hour time slot available.

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