Paper 3 Guidance (Edexcel A Level Business)
Revision Note
Written by: Lisa Eades
Reviewed by: Steve Vorster
What Is Examined in the Edexcel A Level Business Paper 3?
This paper is focused on all four themes studied throughout the course
All questions are based on the industry or market broad context provided in pre-release material issued prior to the exam
You are given a list of suggestions for areas to research
You cannot take any research or investigation data carried out as part of the pre-release into the examination
The paper's duration is two hours
The total number of marks available is 100
Paper 3 represents 30% of the qualification total
Paper 3 is made up of two sections
Section A
Further unseen quantitative and qualitative stimulus materials related to the industry or market’s broad context are provided at the start of Section A
Section A contains Question 1
Question 1 consists of four sub-questions
One 8-mark assess question
One 10-mark assess question
One 12-mark assess question
One 20-mark evaluate question
You must answer all questions
Section B
Further unseen quantitative and qualitative stimulus materials related to at least one strand within the context provided, such as a particular business
Section B contains Question 2
Question 2 consists of four sub-questions
One 8-mark assess question
One 10-mark assess question
One 12-mark assess question
One 20-mark evaluate question
You must answer all questions
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