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Cambridge O Level Economics 2281
A structured examination-preparation pathway aligned to the official 2026 syllabus (Version 2, published December 2025). This course is separate from the KASNEB Economics pathway.
Status: Curriculum production draft. Do not treat as enrolment-ready until lesson notes, assessments, moderation and learner testing are complete.
Qualification and assessment
- Qualification: Cambridge O Level Economics
- Syllabus code: 2281
- Applicable edition: 2026 syllabus, Version 2
- Paper 1: Multiple Choice, 45 minutes, 30 marks, 30% of qualification
- Paper 2: Structured Questions, 2 hours 15 minutes, 90 marks, 70% of qualification
- Assessment objectives: AO1 Knowledge and understanding 40%; AO2 Analysis 40%; AO3 Evaluation 20%
Learning pathway
- The basic economic problem
- The allocation of resources
- Microeconomic decision makers
- Government and the macroeconomy
- Economic development
- International trade and globalisation
- Paper 1 multiple-choice mastery
- Paper 2 data response, analysis and evaluation
Evidence standard
The attached 2014 Example Candidate Responses booklet is used only as historical standards evidence. It demonstrates marked responses, examiner commentary and the distinction between stronger and weaker economic reasoning. It does not override the current syllabus or establish the current assessment format.
All DatalytIQs teaching notes, practice questions, diagrams and model answers must be original. Cambridge past-paper wording, mark schemes and candidate scripts must not be republished without permission.
Authoritative references
Independent preparation resource. Cambridge International endorsement is neither stated nor implied.
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