1. Microeconomics Topic 1: The Economic Problem
Paper 3 essays

2. Paper 3: Micro and macro together
Microeconomics Topic 1: The Economic Problem
Paper 3: Micro and macro together
This is the synoptic paper based on the content from all four themes
2 hours
100 marks
Two compulsory 50 mark data response questions, each with a choice of two synoptic 25 mark essay questions (choose one from two)
There are no multiple choice or short answer questions in this paper

3. Microeconomics Topic 1: The Economic Problem
Synoptic essays
Microeconomics Topic 1: The Economic Problem
Synoptic essay 25 marks, 30 minutes
You should spend 30 minutes on this section – time yourself
Aim for 5 minutes planning, 25 minutes writing and, if time, try and read through and check your answer.
Each essay will start “With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge” and so you should ensure that you use the case study as much as possible.
You have a choice but they tend to be quite similar.

4. How are the marks allocated? Which matters most?
Microeconomics Topic 1: The Economic Problem
How are the marks allocated?
Which matters most?

5. Microeconomics Topic 1: The Economic Problem
What is the structure?
Microeconomics Topic 1: The Economic Problem
Introduction: define key terms (if applicable), do NOT state your conclusion!
Main body: 4 points, one idea per paragraph; Make your point (K), explain it (AN), use examples (AP), include a diagram if relevant (K). Then (in a new paragraph) evaluate your point making it clear that you are doing this. You may state that your point may not hold because… or there may be different perspectives such as … etc. The final sentence in the paragraph must link back to the question.
Conclusion: make a judgement based on the points you’ve made e.g. overall, are the effects good or bad? Can you criticise the evidence?

6. Planning and appearance
Microeconomics Topic 1: The Economic Problem
Planning: try and plan your answer before you write; show the examiner your plan
Appearance: marking essays is incredibly BORING! Be nice to the examiner: * Miss a line between every paragraph, maybe miss two lines between new ideas * Diagrams should be large and clearly labelled * Do not write around a diagram * If you have drawn a diagram you must refer to it * At the end of each paragraph try and refer back to the question

7. Microeconomic effects
Microeconomics Topic 1: The Economic Problem
Microeconomic:
What microeconomic effects can you think of?
POPSICLE: OR
Effect on:

8. Macroeconomic effects
Microeconomics Topic 1: The Economic Problem
Macroeconomic:
What macroeconomic effects can you think of?
DIGESTIF: OR
Effect on

9. Microeconomics Topic 1: The Economic Problem
Essay (d)
Microeconomics Topic 1: The Economic Problem
With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, evaluate the possible microeconomic and macroeconomic effects on the UK economy of a decision by the government to encourage fracking (25)
Plan this essay

10. Microeconomics Topic 1: The Economic Problem
Detailed essay plan
Microeconomics Topic 1: The Economic Problem
With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, evaluate the possible microeconomic and macroeconomic effects on the UK economy of a decision by the government to encourage fracking (25)
What are your two micro effects? What are your two macro effects?
What marks (KAAE) will these be?
Find relevant application next
How do you get analysis marks? Can you include a diagram?
How can you evaluate these points?

11. Mark scheme for KAA (16 marks)
Microeconomics Topic 1: The Economic Problem

12. Mark scheme for E (9 marks)
Microeconomics Topic 1: The Economic Problem