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AqaA LevelEconomicsQualification structure and assessment objectives

Common mistakes

  • Paper 3 Economic principles and issues Psychology mistake 1

    Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: Recognise that Paper 3 draws on both microeconomic and macroeconomic content..

    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.