AS/A Level GCEEconomics - H061 H461
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Economics FAQs
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Will pre-release stimulus material continue to be used?
Yes, for unit F585 'The Global Economy', where it will provide a broad context to aid preparation for the examination. Pre-release material will continue to be issued 6-8 weeks prior to the exam.
Why has the exam time for each unit assessment increased?
Overall the number of units has decreased and the weighting and mark allocations have been changed accordingly. The exam duration reflects this and ensures candidates have an appropriate amount of time to complete the paper.
Will my learners still have a choice of options at A2?
Yes. Candidates can choose from 'Economics of Work and Leisure' or 'Transport Economics'.
General FAQs
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Will OCR make past papers available?
Yes. In response to centre demand, OCR will be publishing past papers for live specifications on the website. These will be free of charge. Question papers from the latest series will be available to download from OCR Interchange only.
What support can we expect from publishers?
OCR is working in partnership with individual publishers for different subject groups. Comprehensive resources are being developed by these Publishing Partners and others to support the specification and complement the support available from OCR.
What Support Materials are being produced by OCR for the revised GCEs?
Schemes of work and lesson plans can be downloaded for each qualifcation. The materials are available in PDF format, and Word format. Teachers can adapt the materials for their own use.
Can a candidate be awarded an A* grade if they re-sat one or more of their units?
Yes, the A* grade is calculated arithmetically based on the units used for aggregation, irrespective of whether or not they are re-sits.
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