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Please check out my quality teaching resources that cover both Business Studies and Economics. I have been a teacher for over 10 years and always aim to produce high quality worksheets, activities and presentations. I have taught both Business Studies and Economics from GCSE to A-Level. Please come back often to see my latest and greatest resources.

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Please check out my quality teaching resources that cover both Business Studies and Economics. I have been a teacher for over 10 years and always aim to produce high quality worksheets, activities and presentations. I have taught both Business Studies and Economics from GCSE to A-Level. Please come back often to see my latest and greatest resources.
Demand - Economics - Microeconomics - PPT, Demand Curve Worksheet & Quiz - GCSE & AS
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Demand - Economics - Microeconomics - PPT, Demand Curve Worksheet & Quiz - GCSE & AS

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A bumper lesson covering the key theory on demand curves. The PPT looks at the various determinants of demand and includes relevant examples and diagrams. There a numerous tasks throughout. I have also included a nice 10 multiple choice quiz covering demand curves. I have also included a supply and demand curves scenario task, which I print 6 slide horizontal and get students to fill in the shift in either the supply and demand curve using the given scenario. Really good lesson for teaching demand. Perfect for GCSE Economics and can be used to for AS Level.
Finance Revision Lesson - Sources of Finance / Calculating Profit & Cash Flow Forecasts
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Finance Revision Lesson - Sources of Finance / Calculating Profit & Cash Flow Forecasts

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A great revision lesson that re-caps on many of the key finance topics for GCSE Business Studies. This lesson will re-cap on the main sources of finance (and there pros and cons), how to calculate profit and how to complete cash flow forecasts. I have included a nice quiz that covers cash flow. I have also included a bumper worksheet with a large selection of written questions and finance calculation questions. A great set of resources that covers a large chunk of finance. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies.
Operations - Operational Efficiency - Improve Productivity - Business Studies - PPT & Worksheet
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Operations - Operational Efficiency - Improve Productivity - Business Studies - PPT & Worksheet

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A nice lesson to teach operational efficiency. The lesson covers ways to improve a businesses operations. It looks at how lowering costs can impact quality. There are numerous tasks throughout the PPT and relevant examples. The tasks include worksheets on calculating labour and capital productivity. There is also a nice You Say We Pay group task. The lesson includes a nice worksheet on the operations topic for GCSE Business Studies.
Price Elasticity of Demand (PED) - Microeconomics -  Elastic & Inelastic Goods - PPT & Tasks
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Price Elasticity of Demand (PED) - Microeconomics - Elastic & Inelastic Goods - PPT & Tasks

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A great lesson that teaches prices elasticity of demand (PED). The lesson includes all the key theory behind the concept of elasticity, the difference between elastic and inelastic goods and how to calculate price elasticity of demand. The lesson also looks at elastic and inelastic demand curves. There are many tasks throughout the lesson including a product list task, guess the demand curve task and many tasks on calculating the price elasticity of demand - starting with a simple table tick task, leading up to deep calculations using the PED formula. A perfect lesson for introducing a tough topic. This lesson could be used for both GCSE and AS Level Economics.
Profitability Ratios - Gross & Net Profit Margin - Income Statement & Profit & Loss Accounts Finance
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Profitability Ratios - Gross & Net Profit Margin - Income Statement & Profit & Loss Accounts Finance

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A bumper lesson on teaching profitability ratios. The lesson clearly explains how to calculate both gross profit margins and net profit margins. The lesson explains why profitability ratios are useful and gives many clear and simple examples to explain them. The PPT leads on to a great worksheet where students need to use their knowledge and calculate and analyse the gross and net profit margins from a number of businesses. I have also included a nice multiple choice quiz for a great lesson starter. Perfect resources for teaching finance at GCSE level, may also be useful for A-Level Business Studies.
The Labour Market - Wage Differences / Differentials - Why People are Paid Differently - Economics
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The Labour Market - Wage Differences / Differentials - Why People are Paid Differently - Economics

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A bumper lesson that looks at the many different reasons people are paid different wages / salaries across the country. The lesson looks at key theory from compensating wage, different skill levels, trade unions, discrimination to the elasticity of the supply and demand of labour. The lesson includes relevant examples to help easily explain each wage differential. The lesson builds up to a past exam question where students need to answer why doctors get paid more nurses. A perfect lesson for GCSE Economics and Business Studies and could easily be used / adapted for A-Level lessons.
Poverty - Absolute & Relative Poverty - Causes of Poverty - GCSE Economics - Whole Lesson
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Poverty - Absolute & Relative Poverty - Causes of Poverty - GCSE Economics - Whole Lesson

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A great lesson looking at poverty and the main causes. The lesson also looks at the clear difference between absolute and relative poverty and focuses on worldwide economies and the UK. The lesson has links to numerous short video clips and includes great examples and simple theory. I have includes a lot of different tasks and questions for students to tackle. The lesson also include a nice group work task. This lesson is perfect for GCSE Economics, but could be adapted used for Geography. This lesson could also be adapted for A-Level.
The Factors of Production (Land, Labour, Capital & Enterprise) - GCSE Economics
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The Factors of Production (Land, Labour, Capital & Enterprise) - GCSE Economics

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This detailed and engaging PPT covers the four factors of production (land, labour, capital and enterprise) and how they need to work together and often be combined. The lesson also covers how the factors of production can be improved and how this can impact firms. The lesson includes lots of engaging tasks, key theory, homework tasks and relevant examples. Main Aim: Students will understand the four factors of production; Land, Labour, Capital and Enterprise. Students will also understand how the factors of production can be combined.
Economic Systems & Public & Private Organisations
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Economic Systems & Public & Private Organisations

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This detailed and engaging PPT covers economic systems (groups) and the difference between public and private organisations. The lesson looks at the pros and cons of the different economic systems; planned and free market. The lesson also looks at the main difference between public and private organisations and how their aims can differ. The lesson includes lots of engaging tasks, video links, key theory and relevant examples. Main Aim: Students will understand the what interdependence means, the different economic system; (planned, free market and mixed economies) and the difference between private and public organisations.
Demand Revision / Overview Lesson - A3 Worksheets & Research Task
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Demand Revision / Overview Lesson - A3 Worksheets & Research Task

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This lesson helps students complete many tasks linked to demand and PED. The lesson will help retrieve and re-cap on essential theory and tasks. This is the perfect lesson to cover after Demand has been covered in class. The lesson also include a detailed research / independent study task - perfect for homework. Main Aim: Students will re-cap and revise the key theory of demand and price elasticity of demand (PED). Students will cover three A3 revision sheets that covers all the key questions linked to demand. Students will practise demand curves, calculations and analyse the most important factors of demand. Students can also complete a detailed research task on demand.
Demand Lesson - Curves, Shifts & The Law of Demand - Full Economics Lesson
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Demand Lesson - Curves, Shifts & The Law of Demand - Full Economics Lesson

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This detailed and engaging lesson covers the key theory behind demand. This includes the law of demand, contractions and extensions of demand and why the demand curve can shift. There are many examples of why the demand curve can shift. The lesson includes many tasks including a great resource where students need to read the demand scenario and then move the demand curve accordingly. There is also a nice bonus demand worksheet included. Main Aim: Students will understand the law of demand, how demand can be shown on a demand curve. The lesson covers the main shifts and movements on the demand curve and many tasks and examples.
Price – Allocation of Resources, Market Forces & Supply & Demand Diagrams
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Price – Allocation of Resources, Market Forces & Supply & Demand Diagrams

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This detailed and engaging lesson continues the key theory behind price, the allocation of resources and supply and demand practice. This includes the role of markets and how resources are allocated. The lesson covers what market forces are with examples. The concept of the Invisible Hand Theory by Adam Smith is also covered. The lesson finishes with supply and demand diagram questions and how price is impacted. Main Aim: Students will understand how resources are allocated and how that can impact price. Students will also learn how market forces impact price and reflect on the Invisible Hand Theory.
Market Structures – Competitive Markets, Oligopolies & Monopolies – Pros & Cons of Markets
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Market Structures – Competitive Markets, Oligopolies & Monopolies – Pros & Cons of Markets

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This detailed and engaging lesson covers the key theory behind Market Structures. This includes the different market structures, perfect competition, competitive markers, oligopolies and monopolies. The lesson looks at the pros and cons of each structure and many examples. The lesson includes a group task to consolidate learning. The lesson includes many tasks, videos and activities throughout. Main Aim: Students will understand market structures – including competitive markets, oligopolies and monopolies. The condition, pros and cons of each market structure are covered. The lesson includes many videos, tasks and examples.
Economic & Firms / Business Costs - Different Types of Costs of a Firm - Microeconomics
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Economic & Firms / Business Costs - Different Types of Costs of a Firm - Microeconomics

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A detailed lesson (61 slides) looking at the various costs of a firm. The lessons has clear theory, examples and tasks (many calculation and graph based questions) for the following costs: Fixed costs Variable costs Marginal costs Average costs Total costs Sunk costs Short-run costs The lesson is perfect for Microeconomics and A-Level Economics. The lesson also includes a student version of the lesson which is streamlined and works alongside the PPT.
Profit Maximisation & Types of Profits for a Firm - Microeconomics - Whole Lesson - A-Level
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Profit Maximisation & Types of Profits for a Firm - Microeconomics - Whole Lesson - A-Level

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A good lesson that looks at profit maximization in a lot of detail - what it is, how it calculated and how it can be shown on a graph. The lesson also looks at the key theory behind the three types of profits; Normal Profits, sub-normal profits and super-normal (abnormal) profits. The lesson includes all key theory and numerous tasks and activities. I have included both a student and teacher version of the lesson. Perfect lesson for A-Level Economics / Microeconomics.
Market Structures Key Theory: Perfect Competition, Oligopoly & Monopolies
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Market Structures Key Theory: Perfect Competition, Oligopoly & Monopolies

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This lesson focuses on the basic key theory of the main market structures (as listed below). The lesson includes theory, examples and tasks throughout. Perfect competition Monopolistic competition Oligopoly Duopoly Monopoly The lesson then focuses on perfectly competitive markets and its key diagrams. The diagrams covered includes: Revenue curves in perfect competition Short-run equilibrium in perfect competition Profit maximisation in perfectly competitive markets Long-run equilibrium in perfect competition There are tasks, examples and clear theory for each diagram. The lesson then looks at monopolies and looks at marginal and average revenue curves in a monopoly. The lesson concludes with an exam style question. I have also included a student copy of the PPT. This 48 page PPT can easily stretch across a number of lessons. I have also included a nice keyword quiz. Perfect for A-Level Economics.