WJEC AS/A Level Economics Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free WJEC A Level Economics past papers & mark schemes. Units 1–4: economic principles, economics in action, behaviour, and policy evaluation. 56 resources.
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Summer 2023
6 filesAS/A Level Economics – Unit 1: Written: Introduction to Economic Principles – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Economics – Unit 2: Written: Economics in Action – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Economics – Unit 3: Written: Exploring Economic Behaviour – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Economics – Unit 1: Written: Introduction to Economic Principles – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Economics – Unit 2: Written: Economics in Action – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Economics – Unit 3: Written: Exploring Economic Behaviour – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
Summer 2022
5 filesAS/A Level Economics – Unit 2: Written: Economics in Action – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Economics – Unit 3: Written: Exploring Economic Behaviour – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Economics – Unit 3: Written: Exploring Economic Behaviour – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Economics – Unit 1: Written: Introduction to Economic Principles – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Economics – Unit 2: Written: Economics in Action – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
Summer 2019
5 filesAS/A Level Economics – Unit 1: Written: Introduction to Economic Principles – Past Paper – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Economics – Unit 2: Written: Economics in Action – Past Paper – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Economics – Unit 3: Written: Exploring Economic Behaviour – Past Paper – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Economics – Unit 1: Written: Introduction to Economic Principles – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Economics – Unit 2: Written: Economics in Action – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
Summer 2018
5 filesAS/A Level Economics – Unit 3: Written: Exploring Economic Behaviour – Past Paper – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Economics – Unit 2: Written: Economics in Action – Past Paper – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Economics – Unit 1: Written: Introduction to Economic Principles – Past Paper – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Economics – Unit 2: Written: Economics in Action – Mark Scheme – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Economics – Unit 1: Written: Introduction to Economic Principles – Mark Scheme – Summer 2018
Summer 2017
2 filesPrinciples, Action, Behaviour, and Policy: WJEC’s Progressive Economics Curriculum
Exam Paper Structure
Introduction to Economic Principles
Economics in Action
Exploring Economic Behaviour
Evaluating Economic Models and Policies
Key Information
| Exam Board | WJEC |
| Specification Code | 601/7648/X (AS) / 601/7649/1 (A Level) |
| Qualification | AS/A Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E (A Level), A–E (AS) |
| Assessment Type | 4 written exams (no coursework) |
| Tiers | No tiers |
| Number Of Papers | 4 units |
| Exam Duration | Unit 1: 1 hr 30 min; Unit 2: 2 hrs; Unit 3: 2 hrs; Unit 4: 2 hrs 15 min |
| Total Marks | 340 |
| Calculator Status | Calculator allowed |
| Available Sessions | Summer series |
| Total Resources | 56 |
Key Topics in Economics
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Define | State the precise economic meaning of a term |
| Explain | Give economic reasons linked to theory and diagrams |
| Analyse | Break down an economic issue using models and data |
| Evaluate | Assess the strengths, weaknesses, and overall effectiveness of a policy or model |
| Discuss | Examine competing economic arguments and reach a judgement |
| Calculate | Derive a numerical answer from the data provided, showing working |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A* | 78–88% |
| A | 68–77% |
| B | 57–67% |
| C | 46–56% |
| D | 35–45% |
| E | 24–34% |
⚠️ Typical A Level boundaries across all four units (340 total marks). Boundaries vary by session.
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