<COMMON Q-TYPES>

• KNOWLEDGE [2 × 1] – award 1 mark for each way/advantage etc... identified

• APPLICATION  [2 × 1] – award 1 mark for each explanation in context.

• The answer to this type of question requires you to write a chain of reasoning that shows how and why something happens, not just that it happens. No evaluation required—just show how and why. 2–3 well-developed chains usually get full marks. Diagrams are sometimes expected (e.g. labour market D/S curves, PPC shifts). Contextual examples get rewarded (link to case study if given).

• Good Sentence Starters for 6-Markers

• “One influence is… because… leading to…”

• “Another factor is… which means that…”

• “This causes… therefore…”

• “As a result, … happens in the long run/short run…”

The answer to this type of question requires two parts, one that gives reasons why the argument might be true and one that gives reasons why the argument might NOT be true.

• If the question DOESN'T mention the company name. 

  • • • KNOWLEDGE: Up to 2 marks for IDENTIFICATION of relevant POINTS.

      • ANALYSIS: Up to 2 marks for relevant DEVELOPMENT OF POINTS. 

      • EVALUATION: 2 marks for JUSTIFIED DECISION 

• If the question DOES mention the company's name

• KNOWLEDGE: 1 mark for IDENTIFICATION of relevant POINTS.

• APPLICATION: 1 mark for a relevant REFERENCE made to this business 

• ANALYSIS: Up to 2 marks for relevant DEVELOPMENT OF POINTS. 

• EVALUATION: 2 marks for JUSTIFIED DECISION 

(To get these marks your answer MUST be balanced, with PROS & CONS)

• KNOWLEDGE [2 × 1] – award 1 mark for each way/advantage etc... identified

• APPLICATION  [2 × 1] – award 1 mark for each explanation in context.