0455 · Cambridge IGCSE
Economics (0455) Exam Tips
In Paper 2, the high-weighting 8-mark 'Discuss' questions are where grades are truly decided. The chief examiner's reports consistently show that many candidates write highly descriptive, single-sided arguments that are capped at a maximum of Level 2 (3 to 5 marks). To break into…
Papers
2
Total marks
120
Time limit
3h
Grade scale
Additional note
Calculator policy
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Strategies
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Mistakes
- In Paper 2, the high-weighting 8-mark 'Discuss' questions are where grades are truly decided. The chief examiner's reports consistently show that many candidates write highly descriptive, single-sided arguments that are capped at a maximum of Level 2 (3 to 5 marks). To break into the elite Level 3 band (6 to 8 marks), you must establish a balanced, two-sided debate with logical, connected chains of economic reasoning.
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