Examiners’ Report
June 2018
GCE Economics B 9EB0 01
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June 2018
Publications Code 9EB0_01_1806_ER
All the material in this publication is copyright
© Pearson Education Ltd 2018
2 GCE Economics B 9EB0 01
,Introduction
This is the second A level paper for the new specification (2015) which is marked using the new
levels of response criteria.
Overall, many questions were answered well with candidates showing good awareness of the
topics, suggesting that candidates on the whole had been well prepared for the paper. Apart from
the 'Discuss' question it was encouraging to see that candidates appeared to have a good
understanding of the command words with two sided arguments presented for the 'assess' and
'evaluation' questions.
The 20 mark questions allowed many candidates to take advantage of the wide-ranging data
provided to them as well as to use prior-learning to produce balanced and coherent answers.
Unfortunately, once again, those candidates that failed to use the data provided to them gave
generic answers with many responses relying heavily on assertion which meant they were unable
to access the high levels in the mark scheme.
A wide mix of topics was provided to the candidates and the questions provided differentiation
with a wide variety of responses provided.
Whilst it was disappointing to see that some candidates still confuse supply and demand factors
and are unable to distinguish between profitability and liquidity, other topics such as barriers to
entry and demand-side policies were well understood with some good answers provided.
GCE Economics B 9EB0 01 3
, Question 1 (a)
This question was answered well with many candidates scoring the full 4 marks on this question.
This was a relatively straightforward question which required the candidates to calculate a change
in revenue. Some candidates did not get the full 4 marks because they failed to show the £ sign or
show the answer in millions. For each of these omissions the candidate lost 1 mark.
This response gained 4 marks. In the absence of
any workings the candidate will be awarded full
marks if the answer is correct.
Quantitative skills are an important element on the
new linear A level. It is advisable for candidates to
show their workings, as candidates can gain marks
for workings even if the final answer is incorrect.
4 GCE Economics B 9EB0 01
June 2018
GCE Economics B 9EB0 01
, Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
Edexcel and BTEC qualifications come from Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding body. We provide a
wide range of qualifications including academic, vocational, occupational and specific programmes
for employers. For further information visit our qualifications websites at www.edexcel.com or
www.btec.co.uk.
Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at
www.edexcel.com/contactus.
Giving you insight to inform next steps
ResultsPlus is Pearson’s free online service giving instant and detailed analysis of your students’
exam results.
See students’ scores for every exam question.
Understand how your students’ performance compares with class and national averages.
Identify potential topics, skills and types of question where students may need to develop their
learning further.
For more information on ResultsPlus, or to log in, visit www.edexcel.com/resultsplus.
Your exams officer will be able to set up your ResultsPlus account in minutes via Edexcel Online.
Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help everyone progress
in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of learning, for all kinds of people,
wherever they are in the world. We’ve been involved in education for over 150 years, and by
working across 70 countries, in 100 languages, we have built an international reputation for our
commitment to high standards and raising achievement through innovation in education. Find out
more about how we can help you and your students at: www.pearson.com/uk.
June 2018
Publications Code 9EB0_01_1806_ER
All the material in this publication is copyright
© Pearson Education Ltd 2018
2 GCE Economics B 9EB0 01
,Introduction
This is the second A level paper for the new specification (2015) which is marked using the new
levels of response criteria.
Overall, many questions were answered well with candidates showing good awareness of the
topics, suggesting that candidates on the whole had been well prepared for the paper. Apart from
the 'Discuss' question it was encouraging to see that candidates appeared to have a good
understanding of the command words with two sided arguments presented for the 'assess' and
'evaluation' questions.
The 20 mark questions allowed many candidates to take advantage of the wide-ranging data
provided to them as well as to use prior-learning to produce balanced and coherent answers.
Unfortunately, once again, those candidates that failed to use the data provided to them gave
generic answers with many responses relying heavily on assertion which meant they were unable
to access the high levels in the mark scheme.
A wide mix of topics was provided to the candidates and the questions provided differentiation
with a wide variety of responses provided.
Whilst it was disappointing to see that some candidates still confuse supply and demand factors
and are unable to distinguish between profitability and liquidity, other topics such as barriers to
entry and demand-side policies were well understood with some good answers provided.
GCE Economics B 9EB0 01 3
, Question 1 (a)
This question was answered well with many candidates scoring the full 4 marks on this question.
This was a relatively straightforward question which required the candidates to calculate a change
in revenue. Some candidates did not get the full 4 marks because they failed to show the £ sign or
show the answer in millions. For each of these omissions the candidate lost 1 mark.
This response gained 4 marks. In the absence of
any workings the candidate will be awarded full
marks if the answer is correct.
Quantitative skills are an important element on the
new linear A level. It is advisable for candidates to
show their workings, as candidates can gain marks
for workings even if the final answer is incorrect.
4 GCE Economics B 9EB0 01
