Economics Examination Technique - Guidance for Students

Economics Exam Technique - Guidance for Students
The following articles and presentations provide comprehensive guidance on examination technique for students taking post-16 sources (e.g. AS, A2) in economics.

Introduction to Economics Exam Technique

An introduction to the important assessment objectives, command words and the skill of evaluation

Macroeconomics Data Response Questions

Data response questions are ones where good exam technique can really help you improve your marks.

Advice on Writing Essays

Essay questions present a special challenge. You start with just the essay question and blank piece of paper. Here's what to do next...

Putting Evaluation into Your Answers

Economics examiners reward students who make a genuine effort at evalution in their answers. Here's how to do it!

Synopticity in Economics Exams

Most economics exams contain a synoptic element. Synopticity is about being able to see the bigger picture; to see linkages between different topics within a subject and / or connections between different subjects.

Tips for Effective Revision and Performance in the Exam Hall

From the moment you start your revision to the time the exam ends, there is much you can do to improve your study and exam technique.

Writing Essays for AQA Units 5&6

Advice on writing A2 essays for the Unit 5 and Unit 6 AQA Papers.

Presentations

AQA A2 Economics - European Paper: Exam Technique Advice

Improving Your Evaluation Skills in Economics

Other Great Economics Resources on tutor2u

Economics Discussion Forum

Economics Classroom Posters

Economics Digital Textbooks and Revision Guides