Time Management SL
Paper 1 (1 hour) One Question from Four Take time to plan and spend more on b) than a)
Time Management HL
Paper 1 (1 hour) One Question from Four Take time to plan and spend more on b) than a) Paper 2 1 hour Three Questions from Six 20 minutes each question Paper 3 2 hours Data Response Three Questions from Five Identify your 3 questions during reading time You have 40 minutes for each question
Diagrams
Always an opportunity to include a well labeled and appropriate diagram
No shortcuts
Do not use bullet points Do not use abbreviations accept those readily understood e.g. GDP
Command Terms
Define = one to two sentences in precise economic language. Clinch it with an example. Calculate = simple calculations for elasticities or nation income etc that would not require an calculator. Interpret the significance of the value Explain = clearly explain the concept
Evaluate an issue
Outline the perspectives
Evaluate advantages and disadvantages Describe and reach a conclusion about which side outweighs the other
Evaluate a strategy or policy Examine effects on different stakeholders' and identify who is advantages and disadvantages