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ECONOMICS-H060 · Cambridge OCR AS Level

Economics - H060 Exam Tips

In the OCR AS Level Economics examination, you have exactly 90 minutes to secure 60 marks on each paper (H060/01 and H060/02). This translates to a strict pace of 1.5 minutes per mark. The most common reason high-potential students miss out on an A grade is not a lack of economic…

Source: OCR

Papers

2

Total marks

120

Time limit

3h

Grade scale

ABCDEU

Additional note

Calculator policy

A scientific or graphical calculator that meets JCQ regulations may be used (some GCSE Mathematics and Science papers are non-calculator). Graphical calculators must be set to exam mode; you must clear any stored programs, notes or data before the exam, and the calculator must not be able to retrieve stored text or formulae.

Assessment objectives

AO2). When presented with a case study on plant-based milk or the UK's trade with Japan, do not write generic answers. Integrate the specific data points: mention the cross elasticity of demand of +0.23, or reference the 345% surge in oat milk sales. This shows the examiner that you are analyzing the real-world market in front of you, not just reproducing memorized flashcards.

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Strategies

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Mistakes

  • In the OCR AS Level Economics examination, you have exactly 90 minutes to secure 60 marks on each paper (H060/01 and H060/02). This translates to a strict pace of 1.5 minutes per mark. The most common reason high-potential students miss out on an A grade is not a lack of economic knowledge, but poor time management that leaves the final 20-mark essay rushed or incomplete. To prevent this, top scorers divide their time into three distinct phases:

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