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ECONOMICS-XEC11 · Pearson Edexcel International AS Level

Economics (XEC11) Exam Tips

Time is the ultimate scarce resource in your International AS Level Economics exams. With 105 minutes to score 80 marks, you cannot afford to write aimlessly. Top scorers implement a strict, disciplined time management system aligned with the exam structure:

Papers

2

Total marks

160

Time limit

3h 30min

Grade scale

ABCDEU

Additional note

Calculator policy

A scientific or graphical calculator is permitted. Graphical calculators must be in exam mode with all stored programs and data cleared before the exam; the calculator must not be able to retrieve stored text or formulae.

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Papers

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Strategies

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Mistakes

  • Time is the ultimate scarce resource in your International AS Level Economics exams. With 105 minutes to score 80 marks, you cannot afford to write aimlessly. Top scorers implement a strict, disciplined time management system aligned with the exam structure:

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