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Paper 1 uses multiple-choice, short-answer and essay questions; Paper 2 uses data response; Paper 3 uses one compulsory case study.

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Linear qualification2 objectives
  • Explain that AQA A-level Business 7132 is a linear qualification with all exams taken in one assessment series.
  • Recognise that students must complete all three written papers for the A-level award.
Paper 1 Business 12 objectives
  • Describe Paper 1 as a two-hour written exam worth 100 marks and 33.3 percent of the A-level.
  • Recognise that Paper 1 includes 15 multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions and two essay responses chosen from options.
Paper 2 Business 22 objectives
  • Describe Paper 2 as a two-hour written exam worth 100 marks and 33.3 percent of the A-level.
  • Explain that Paper 2 uses three compulsory data response questions with several parts.
Paper 3 Business 32 objectives
  • Describe Paper 3 as a two-hour written exam worth 100 marks and 33.3 percent of the A-level.
  • Explain that Paper 3 uses one compulsory case study followed by approximately six questions.

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Linear qualificationlinearA-levelPaper 1 Business 1Paper 1Paper 2 Business 2Paper 2Paper 3 Business 3Paper 3

Exam tips

  • Linear qualification Psychology exam tip 1: Separate AO1 description from AO3 evaluation before writing the answer. Apply this to explain that AQA A-level Business 7132 is a linear qualification with all exams taken in one assessment series..
  • Linear qualification Psychology exam tip 1: Separate AO1 description from AO3 evaluation before writing the answer. Apply this to recognise that students must complete all three written papers for the A-level award..

Common mistakes

  • Linear qualification Psychology mistake 1: Add AO3 by explaining why evidence, validity, reliability, bias or methodology strengthens or limits the claim, because evaluation must show the effect on the conclusion. Apply this directly to Linear qualification.
  • Linear qualification Psychology mistake 1: Add AO3 by explaining why evidence, validity, reliability, bias or methodology strengthens or limits the claim, because evaluation must show the effect on the conclusion. Apply this directly to Linear qualification.

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