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How Do I Answer an Edexcel A-Level Economics 8-Mark Question?

These questions appear in all three exams
There will be four of them
- One in Section B for Paper 1 and Paper 2
- Two in questions 1 (a) and 2 (a) for Paper 3
In these questions, you are asked to examine key terms with reference to the context
- You may be asked to consider a calculation, difference, reason, cause, implication, benefit or drawback
These questions are awarded
- Knowledge 2, Application 2, Analysis 2, Evaluation 2
- This is a points-marked question

Step 1
For eight-mark ‘examine’ questions, you need to provide an applied explanation and analysis of two issues with evaluation Focus on presenting both sides of the argument and/or the significance of your arguments Follow the three-paragraph approach: In the first paragraph, provide a clear knowledge point (identify the concept), followed by application (use of extract or data), and analysis (further chain of reasoning)

Step 1

For eight-mark ‘examine’ questions, you need to provide an applied explanation and analysis of two issues with evaluation
Focus on presenting both sides of the argument and/or the significance of your arguments
Follow the three-paragraph approach:
- In the first paragraph, provide a clear knowledge point (identify the concept), followed by application (use of extract or data), and analysis (further chain of reasoning)

Step 2
In the second paragraph, provide another clear knowledge point (identify the concept), followed by application (use of extract or data), and analysis (further chain of reasoning)

Step 3
In the third paragraph, write a concise evaluation that weighs up the strengths and weaknesses or considers broader implications

Each KAA paragraph should be focused and clear, ensuring you include all elements (knowledge, application, and analysis) in no more than two to three sentences per point
Spend no more than eight minutes on this question
- One minute to plan your answer by extracting relevant evidence from the text and data
- Five to six minutes to write the three paragraphs, keeping each focused and concise
- One minute to review and ensure you have answered the question fully and without errors
Many students tend to overwrite and/or forget to evaluate. This is a points-marked question that can be answered very quickly and precisely if you focus on the key details