QCAA Economics Performance
Overall average 74.8%785 questions answered2026 data
Score by Unit & Topic
Full syllabusContemporary macroeconomics
59.1%
Score by Past Paper
2026 data
2024
60.5%
2023
38.5%
2022
29.8%
2021
40%
2020
36.2%
Score by Question Type
2026 data
Assignment
77.1%
Extended Response
66.7%
Multiple Choice
63.3%
Short Answer
56.6%
Cognitive Verb Performance
2026 data
Analyse
76.2%
Apply
77.1%
Calculate
35.3%
Define
66.7%
Describe
50%
Discuss
83.3%
Draw
66.7%
Evaluate
75.2%
Explain
58.9%
Identify
50.3%
Illustrate
25%
Outline
77.1%
Select
77.1%
State
68.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hardest QCAA Economics topics?
Based on student performance on AusGrader in 2026, the hardest QCAA Economics topics are Macroeconomic objectives and theory (47.9%), International trade (54.7%), Economic indicators and past budget stances (59.8%). Focus your revision on these areas for the biggest score improvement.
What are the easiest QCAA Economics topics?
Based on student performance on AusGrader in 2026, the highest-scoring QCAA Economics topics are Global economic issues (77%), Economic management (61.5%), Economic indicators and past budget stances (59.8%).
What are the most common command words in QCAA Economics exams?
The most frequently tested command words in QCAA Economics are Analyse, Evaluate, Outline, Apply, Select. Practising responses to these verbs is a high-impact study strategy.
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