DETAILED CRITERIA AND MARK SCHEME
Th candidate be able select and
CRITERIA 1
Knowledge/Presentation/Methodology
Total 14 marks
Abilities
The candidate has:
1. selected a relevant economic
problem within the scope of the
syllabus
(maximum 2 marks)
2. listed at least TWO aims of the
project
(maximum 2 marks)
3. described the methodology and
procedures employed in
conducting the investigation
(maximum 6 marks)
4. presented economic data in an
acceptable manner using tables,
graphs and charts
(maximum 4 marks)
CXC A20/U2/09
e should to present an investigation
into a specific economic problem using appropriate e c o n o m i c
concepts, principles, theories and m e t h o d s . Further, t h e
methodology employed should be appropriate for the study.
Descriptors Marks
(a) Presentation (4 marks)
 Title of project is related to the objectives in 2
the syllabus and to the investigation and is
clearly stated
 Title of project is outside the scope of the 0-1
syllabus or not clearly stated
 Aims of the project are relevant, unambiguous 2
and clearly stated
 Aims of the project are irrelevant, ambiguous 0-1
or not clearly stated
(b) Methodology (6 marks)
 The research design is realistic in its scope, in 4-6
that, the samples, measures and data work
together to address the problem being
investigated, so as to provide a sound and
efficient basis for drawing reasonable
conclusions
 The research design is limited in its scope, 0-3
inappropriate for the study and provides an
efficient basis for drawing reasonable
conclusions
(c) Presentation of data (4
marks)
 Data presented are relevant to the aims of the 4
project, clear, unambiguous and meaningful
 Data presented are relevant to the aims of the 2-3
project, but lack clarity and efficiency
 Data presented are not quite relevant to the 0-1
aims of the project and lack clarity
TOTAL 14 marks
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CRITERIA 2 The candidate should be able to analyze the economic problem being
Application/Analysis investigated by examining its constituent parts in detail and applying
appropriate economic models and concepts to interpret and
explain
Total 20 marks the problem.
Abilities Descriptors Marks
The candidate has:
(a) Knowledge (10 marks)

1. demonstrated knowledge and excellent understanding of economic concepts, 8-10
understanding of economic concepts principles, theories and methods
and principles

(maximum 10 marks) good understanding of economic concepts, 5-7
principles theories and methods but with a few
errors

little or no understanding of economic 0-4
concepts, principles, theories and methods

(b) Interpretation of relationships among variables

(10 marks)

2. used economic theories and Accurate calculations, recognition of the 8-10
concepts for interpretation and limitations of economic data and excellent use
analysis of economic theories and concepts for
(maximum 10 marks) interpretation and analysis

Satisfactory use of economic theories and 5-7
concepts for interpretation and analysis with
some inaccuracies

Unsatisfactory use of economic theories and 0-4
concepts for interpretation and analysis

TOTAL 20 marks

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CRITERIA 3 e candidate should be able to develop structured and reasoned
Evaluation/Synthesis expositions on economic policy based on the research and recommend
solutions to a specific economic problem based on the findings
Total 17 Marks
Abilities Descriptors Marks

The candidate has:

1. presented a written report of 1500 -
2000 words (excluding appendices)
required for the assignment
(maximum 10 marks)
(a) Coherence, Organization and problem solving
capability (10 marks)
 Report shows coherence, arguments are logically 3
presented and there is evidence of the use or
problem solving strategies
 The candidate’s major accomplishments or 3
findings (related to the project) are given

 The candidate’s findings are the result of sound 4

interpretation of the evidence derived from the
research

(b) Judgments and Recommendations (7 marks)

2. presented theoretically correct  Judgments are theoretically sound, plausible and 5-7
judgments based on the findings of based on the findings of the research
the research
(maximum 7 marks)  Judgments are theoretically sound but are not 2-4
entirely supported by the findings of the research

 Judgments are theoretically flawed and not based 0-1

on the findings of the research

TOTAL 17 marks

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CRITERIA 4 The candidate should be able to observe international conventions of
Communication reporting by presenting information in a logical manner using correct
grammar
Total 9 marks
Abilities Descriptors Marks
The candidate has:
(a) Reference and Citations (3 marks)
1. prepared a bibliography  For persons interviewed, list comprises date, place 1
acknowledging all sources of and job title
information in alphabetical order
(maximum 3 marks)  For publications, list comprises the names of the 1
author, publisher and year published

 For internet sites, list comprises the address of the 1

website and names of authors and organizations

2. presented information in a logical  Information is presented in an excellent and 6

manner using correct grammar effective manner
(maximum 6 marks)
 Information is presented in a very good and 4-5
meaningful manner

 Information is fairly well organised and ideas are 2-3

communicated satisfactorily

 Information is presented in an unsatisfactory 0-1

manner showing weaknesses in syntax, spelling,
punctuation and the sequencing of ideas

TOTAL 9 marks