🎯 Assessment Objectives

For 6‑mark questions, AO2 (Analysis) is dominant (47% weighting). You need developed chains of economic reasoning. Evaluation (AO3) is not required — that’s for 8‑mark “Discuss”.

🧩 PEEL / Chain of Reasoning

For each of your two points:

• Point — State your factor clearly (1 mark).
• Explain — Develop reasoning using “because”, “therefore”, “as a result” (≈2 marks).
• Link — Connect to the question context (≈0.5 mark).

Repeat for your second point — total 6 marks.

🔑 Key phrases for chains

• “…because…”
• “…therefore…”
• “…as a result…”
• “…leading to…”
• “…this means that…”

📊 Diagrams

Diagrams can boost marks. Rules:

• Label every axis, curve and equilibrium point.
• Unlabelled diagrams earn zero marks.
• Diagram = AO1; explanation = AO2.

⚠️ Common mistakes

• Listing without explanation — No AO2 marks.
• Shift vs movement — Shift = change in conditions; movement = price change.
• Unlabelled diagrams — Zero marks.
• Vague language — Name the variable: GDP, employment, inflation, etc.
• Only one point — Max 3–4 marks. Always develop two distinct points.
• Evaluation/conclusion — Wastes time; not needed for 6‑mark “Explain”.

✅ Checklist

• Read the command word — Explain or Analyse.
• Identify two distinct factors.
• For each: Point → Explain (chain) → Link to context.
• Use economic terminology accurately.
• Include a fully labelled diagram where relevant.
• Use “because / therefore / as a result” to show causation.
• Do not evaluate — save that for 8‑mark questions.