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AqaA LevelEconomicsQualification structure and assessment objectives

Key terms

  • knowledge

    knowledge names a core Psychology idea in Knowledge and understanding. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of economic concepts and theories.".

  • understanding

    understanding is an evidence-aware term for Knowledge and understanding. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.

  • economic concepts

    economic concepts helps separate description from evaluation in Knowledge and understanding. State the idea first, then explain why evidence, validity, reliability or bias affects the conclusion.

  • AO2

    AO2 names a core Psychology idea in Application. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding of economic concepts and theories to economic contexts.".

  • economic context

    economic context is an evidence-aware term for Application. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.

  • Apply

    Apply helps separate description from evaluation in Application. State the idea first, then explain why evidence, validity, reliability or bias affects the conclusion.

  • AO3

    AO3 names a core Psychology idea in Analysis. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "AO3 Analyse issues in economics.".

  • Analyse

    Analyse is an evidence-aware term for Analysis. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.

  • issues

    issues helps separate description from evaluation in Analysis. State the idea first, then explain why evidence, validity, reliability or bias affects the conclusion.

  • AO4

    AO4 is a method cue for Evaluation. Use it when working on "AO4 Evaluate economic arguments and use evidence to support informed judgements." and state the specific calculation, notation, or reasoning role it plays rather than treating it as a loose label.

  • judgement

    judgement is a notation check for Evaluation. Use it when working on "AO4 Evaluate economic arguments and use evidence to support informed judgements." and state the specific calculation, notation, or reasoning role it plays rather than treating it as a loose label.

  • economic argument

    economic argument is a exam vocabulary marker for Evaluation. Use it when working on "AO4 Evaluate economic arguments and use evidence to support informed judgements." and state the specific calculation, notation, or reasoning role it plays rather than treating it as a loose label.

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