Assessment (2016)

Higher Level

External assessment (4 hours and 30 minutes) 75%

Paper 1 (2 hour and 15 minutes, 60 marks) 35%

Based on a case study issued in advance, with additional unseen material for sections B and C.

Section A

Students answer two of three structured questions based on the pre-seen case study. (10 marks per question)

Section B

Students answer one compulsory structured question primarily based on the additional stimulus material. (20 marks)

Section C

Students answer one compulsory extended response question primarily based on the additional stimulus material. (20 marks)

Paper 2 (2 hour and 15 minutes, 70 marks) 40%

Section A

Students answer one of two structured questions based on stimulus material with a quantitative focus. (10 marks)

Section B

Students answer two of three structured questions based on stimulus material. (20 marks per question)

Section C

Students answer one of three extended response questions primarily based on two concepts that underpin the course. (20 marks)

Internal assessment 25% (Maximum 2000 words.)

Research project

Students research and report on an issue facing an organization or a decision to be made by an organization (or several organizations).

PAST PAPERS

Review of past paper 2 Section A questions; What was examined?