Assessment

GCSE Economics (OCR) assesses students through two written exam papers. The structureThe organisation and order of information in a text. is listed below. You will also find forum discussion threads for each exam paper where you can ask specific questions about the upcoming exams. For questions about specific topics, please create a new discussion in the GCSE Economics forum.

Written Exam Paper 1

Title: Introduction to Economics (J205/01)

Marks: 80 Marks

Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Weighting: 50% of GCSE

Content Assessed:

• 1. Introduction to Economics
• 2. The Role of Markets and Money

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Written Exam Paper 2

Title: National and International Economics (J205/02)

Marks: 80 Marks

Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Weighting: 50% of GCSE

Content Assessed:

• 3. Economic Objectives and the Role of GovernmentThe public authority that provides services, collects taxes, sets laws and regulations, and helps manage the economy.
• 4. International Trade and the Global EconomyA system in which consumers, producers, and government interact to produce, distribute, and consume goods and services.

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