Exam Preparation

πŸ“š Exam Resources

Resource Description Access
Paper 1 β€” Specimen Cambridge specimen paper β€” short answer questions β–Ά Open
Paper 2 β€” Specimen Cambridge specimen paper β€” case study questions β–Ά Open
Mark Scheme β€” Paper 1 Official Cambridge mark scheme β–Ά Open
Mark Scheme β€” Paper 2 Official Cambridge mark scheme β–Ά Open

πŸ“ Exam Technique

Answer Technique by Mark Tariff

  • 1-2 marks β€” Define or identify (one clear point)
  • 3-4 marks β€” Explain with a reason or example
  • 6 marks β€” FOR / AGAINST / CONCLUSION structure

The 6-Mark Structure

  • FOR β€” argument supporting the statement (2 marks)
  • AGAINST β€” argument opposing the statement (2 marks)
  • CONCLUSION β€” new argument, do NOT repeat FOR or AGAINST (2 marks)

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ❌ Confusing profit and cash flow
  • ❌ Using profit as a measure of business size
  • ❌ Mirror trap β€” using the same argument for FOR and AGAINST
  • ❌ Restating FOR or AGAINST in the conclusion

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