Paper structure common mistakes

Common mistakes

• Linear qualification Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: Explain that AQA A-level Economics 7136 is a linear qualification..

  Fix itAdd 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

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: Explain that all A-level assessment is taken at the end of the course..

  Fix itAdd 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.

• Paper 1 Markets and market failure Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: Describe Paper 1 as a 2 hour written exam worth 80 marks and one third of the A-level..

  Fix itAdd 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 Paper 1 Markets and market failure.

• Paper 1 Markets and market failure Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: Identify Paper 1 as assessment of markets and market failure..

  Fix itAdd 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 Paper 1 Markets and market failure.

• Paper 1 Markets and market failure Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: Recognise that Paper 1 includes data response and essay-style assessment..

  Fix itAdd 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 Paper 1 Markets and market failure.

• Paper 2 National and international economy Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: Describe Paper 2 as a 2 hour written exam worth 80 marks and one third of the A-level..

  Fix itAdd 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 Paper 2 National and international economy.

• Paper 2 National and international economy Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: Identify Paper 2 as assessment of the national and international economy..

  Fix itAdd 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 Paper 2 National and international economy.

• Paper 2 National and international economy Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: Recognise that Paper 2 includes data response and essay-style assessment..

  Fix itAdd 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 Paper 2 National and international economy.

• Paper 3 Economic principles and issues Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: Describe Paper 3 as a 2 hour written exam worth 80 marks and one third of the A-level..

  Fix itAdd 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 Paper 3 Economic principles and issues.

• Paper 3 Economic principles and issues Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: Identify Paper 3 as synoptic assessment of economic principles and issues..

  Fix itAdd 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 Paper 3 Economic principles and issues.