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Welcome! I am a Business, Economics and Psychology teacher working in London, examining for GCSE & A-Level and providing high quality resources so your students can enjoy and thrive in the study of these beautiful subjects. Positive reviews are much appreciated. School purchase orders can be emailed to zee.tes@hotmail.com - Zee
In this lesson, learners are introduced to the fourth and final psychological explanation of offending - Psychodynamic explanation
We start by discussing how childhood attachments and relationships might influence offending behaviour later on in life. We then briefly look at the id, ego and superego, with emphasis on the different types of superego, which influence offending behaviour. We look at defence mechanisms, Bowblby’s maternal deprivation theory and his 44 juvenile thieves study. True or false questions, evaluation task and discussion, PEEL paragraph practice, MCQs and we finish with a box plenary.
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Psychological explanations - Psychodynamic explanations
In this lesson, learners are introduced to the second psychological explanation of offending - Cognitive explanation.
We start by discussing morality which leads into Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory of moral development. We look at the stages of moral development before applying it to a real life case (Heinz Dilemma). We then look the link between offending and Kohlberg’s model, cognitive distortions such as hostile attribution bias and minimalisation. 4 mark exam style question, ‘how moral are you?’ test, evaluation task and discussion, PEEL paragraph practice, true or false questions, MCQs and we wrap it up with a box plenary.
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Psychological explanations - Cognitive explanation
In this lesson, learners are introduced to the first psychological explanation of offending - Eysenck’s theory of the criminal personality.
We start by discussing personality in general and whether criminals have certain personality traits before going into the work of Hans Eysenck. We look at the key theory, the complex nature of personality traits, diagram of personality based on the personality questionnaire which students can attempt to identify their own personality. Screen villian task, videos, A02 exam style question with model answer, evaluation task and discussion, PEEL paragraph practice, true or false questions, MCQs and we end with a box plenary.
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Psychological explanations - Eysenck’s theory of the criminal personality
In this lesson, learners develop their understanding in dealing with offending behaviour with a focus on restorative justice.
We start by discussing whether the concept of restorative justice can work. We look the process in more detail before applying it to a case study. 16 mark exam style with A02, evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, video, true or false questions, PEEL paragraph practice, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary.
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Dealing with offending behaviour: Restorative justice
In this lesson, learners are introduced to explanations for forgetting with a focus on the interference theory.
We start by discussing the concept of forgetting and how it might occur before looking into retroactive and proactive interference as explanations for forgetting We look at the effect on similarity on memory interference as well as some consolidation questions. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, video, MCQs, true or false questions, PEEL paragraph practice and we finish with a kahoot quiz and a box plenary.
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Explanations for forgetting - interference
**Introducing the new Knowledge in Context resource for Theme 1! **
24 meticulously crafted case studies, each aligned with the specification
Thought-provoking questions for each case study, designed to facilitate classroom discussions whilst consolidating key knowledge in context
Suggested answers included to guide students through the case studies
Interactive PDF of the book is included to allow students to prepare for discussions with convenience.
Alternatively, a standard PDF is included for printing (50 pages in total)
Captivate students in meaningful real-life business scenarios with these colorful case studies!
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Note: These case studies do not have exam questions, rather questions to provoke discussion and consolidate key knowledge
In this double lesson, learners develop their understanding on eyewitness testimony with a focus on the cognitive interview
We start by looking at an example of a police interview and ask WWW and EBI with it to introduce the cognitive interview technique as opposed to the standard police interview, we go through the four stages and have a go at roleplaying the cognitive interview technique. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, videos, MCQs, true or false questions, Essay exam style question with example paragraphs, debate task, two kahoot quizzes (on on cognitive interview and the other on the whole of the memory unit) and we finish with a box plenary.
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Eyewitness testimony - cognitive interview
This 7 lesson bundle covers:
1.5.1 + 1.5.2 The role and characteristics of an entrepreneur - 2 lessons
1.5.3 Business objectives
1.5.4 Forms of business
1.5.5 Business choices
1.5.6 Moving from entrepreneur to leader
Filled with real life examples, case studies, questions, concise model answers to improve exam practice and kahoot quizzes to consolidate learning in an engaging way.
All you need - open the powerpoint, run through it, and deliver quality lessons whilst saving precious time. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! - all files in zip folder.
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Note: This 1.5 bundle has individual lessons uploaded too - the purpose of this upload is to bundle it with the rest of theme 1 (due to 20 file limit)
This 7 lesson bundle covers:
1.5.1 + 1.5.2 The role and characteristics of an entrepreneur - 2 lessons
1.5.3 Business objectives
1.5.4 Forms of business
1.5.5 Business choices
1.5.6 Moving from entrepreneur to leader
Filled with real life examples, case studies, questions, concise model answers to improve exam practice and kahoot quizzes to consolidate learning in an engaging way.
All you need - open the powerpoint, run through it, and deliver quality lessons whilst saving precious time. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! - all files in zip folder.
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This 4 lesson bundle covers:
B1 Features of financial institutions
B2 Communicating with customers
B3 & B4 Consumer protection & Information and guidance - double lesson
Flashcards for learning aim B
Filled with interactive activities to consolidate knowledge. All you need - open the powerpoint, run through it, and deliver quality lessons whilst saving precious time. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! - all files in zip folder.
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This set of resources includes 2x ppts, 4 words files and can be delivered over 3-4 lessons. Learners are introduced to ways of raising capital from within and outside the business. We look at the various types of finance with their pros and cons. We then look at a concise case study of a firm that requires capital but wants to only use internal finance - a 12 mark question on this with structure guidance and a concise model answer for students to use when peer assessing. A peer assessment grid and how it is used by examiners is provided for students to make improves on WWW and EBI.
We then go on to consolidating the knowledge with some matching and recall activities before a group activity, students are put into groups and given scenarios that require finance, students decide which sources of finance are most appropriate for scenario and present ideas back to class. Class then decides who the weakest link is (encouraging application and evaluation skills)
A case study and 12 mark question on venture capital is included, structure guidance and a concise model answer is provided to help students develop their exam technique. A link to a kahoot quiz and box plenary to finish off with. I have found this to be a very engaging set of lessons personally.
All you need - open the powerpoint, run through it, and deliver quality lessons whilst saving precious time. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! - all files in zip folder.
Bonus flashcards and quiz comes with this!
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This 7-9 lesson bundle covers:
E1 Cash flow forecasts - 2-3 lessons
E2 Break-even analysis - 5-6 lessons
Filled with real life examples, concise case studies to save time and focus on key skills of knowledge, application, analysis and evaluation. Questions with structured guidance and modelled answers for self/peer assessments - to save your time and to build their skills at the same time rather than just going through theory slide after slide. Please have a look at individual files to see previews.
All you need - open the powerpoint, run through it, and deliver quality lessons whilst saving precious time. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! - all files in zip folder.
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This set of resources includes 2x ppt and 6x word files which can be delivered over 5-6 lessons. We start by introducing the concepts of revenue, cost and profit through step by step animated examples before playing the hotel game. A few calculation activities to consolidate the formulas learnt by students with answers provided on the board for students to peer assess with.
A 4 mark exam style calculation question with answers provided, 2 student answers are also provided for students to see how marks are given in these types of questions.
We then go on to look at what contribution is before understanding break even and margin of safety. Lots of calculation practice to consolidate the formula, we then look at the pros and cons of using break even analysis, this is used for the exam style question which is based on a concise case study of a cake manufacturer. Structure guidance and model answer is provided for students to peer assess and improve their own answers.
Students have an opportunity to draw the BE chart with step by step instructions. Three links to kahoot quizzes and a box plenary to finish with.
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This set of resources can be delivered over 2-3 lessons and introduces learners to cash flow forecasting. We start by looking at the importance of a positive cash flow, and how to construct a cash flow forecast from scratch step by step. Students then go on to consolidate this by creating a cash flow forecast for Ian Beale’s fish and chip shop, some further calculation practice followed.
We then look at a 12 mark question on cash flow forecasting based on Ian Beale’s forecast. Structure guidance and concise model answer provided for students to peer assess with. Two links to kahoot quizzes on the topic and a box plenary to finish with.
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This 12-14 lesson bundle covers:
Part 1 - Revenue, costs, profit and break-even - 4-6 lessons
Part 2 - Income statements, statement of financial position and cash flow forecasts 6-8 lessons
Filled with real life examples, case studies, questions, concise model answers to improve exam practice and kahoot quizzes to consolidate learning in an engaging way.
All you need - open the powerpoint, run through it, and deliver quality lessons whilst saving precious time. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! - all files in zip folder.
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This set of resources includes 1x ppt, 4x word files and can be delivered over 2-3 lessons and introduces learners to the importance of business planning. We start by looking at what’s included in a business plan and the purpose of creating one, a group matching cards activity to consolidate the contents of the business plan. This is consolidated with activities.
Students then have the opportunity to develop a business plan, a template is provided which can be shared with them on the computers. Extra structure for this activity can be given with the different businesses provided so students have a particular focus. a 12 mark question on business planning, with structure guidance and a concise model answer is provided.
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This set of resources includes 2x ppts, 3 words files and can be delivered over 3-4 lessons. Learners are introduced to ways of raising capital from within and outside the business. We look at the various types of finance (for this spec) with their pros and cons. We then look at a concise case study of a firm that requires capital but wants to only use internal finance - a 12 mark question on this with structure guidance and a concise model answer for students to use when peer assessing. A peer assessment grid and how it is used by examiners is provided for students to make improves on WWW and EBI.
We then go on to consolidating the knowledge with some matching and recall activities before a group activity, students are put into groups and given scenarios that require finance, students decide which sources of finance are most appropriate for scenario and present ideas back to class. Class then decides who the weakest link is (encouraging application and evaluation skills)
A case study and 12 mark question on venture capital is included, structure guidance and a concise model answer is provided to help students develop their exam technique. A link to a kahoot quiz and box plenary to finish off with. I have found this to be a very engaging set of lessons personally.
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This set of resources includes 1x PPT, 1x set of group task cards and 1x word case study, this can be delivered over two lessons. Learners are introduced to demand and the various factors influencing demand. We look at movements in the demand curve through price first before going through each factor with relevant examples such as using Messi and Ronaldo adverts to highlight the impact on demand for football boots. We also look at how this can be shown on diagramatically on demand curves.
We then go on to ‘Walkthrough Westfield’ which is a group activity, students are given a set of factors which affect demand, and then through our virtual walkthrough we stop at different shops, students have the opportunity to dicuss and rank the factors for that particular shop (encouraging application and evaluation). We then look at different types of demand such as joint, derived and composite before looking at the concept of dimiinishing marginak utility.
Students then read a concise case study and answer an 8 mark question, structure guidance and model answer provided for peer assessments - this question is from the business spec but relevant to this topic.
Two links to kahoot quizzes and a box plenary to finish with.
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This lesson introduces learners to different views of how and why consumers behave the way they do, we are not 100% rational as humans and we look at some engaging examples of why. Some consolidation activities followed by an exam style question on the Help to Buy scheme in property & rental market (where alternative views might be considered). A model answer is provided and marking grid for students to peer assess and make improvements to WWW and EBI.
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NEW UNIT ASSESSMENTS FOR 2021-22
Brand new practice assessments, designed to build confidence, this bundle comes with:
A 30 minute/30 mark assessment for each unit
A full mark scheme with model answers for each unit
Interactive PDFs + standard versions so they can be completed digitally or printed out
PowerPoints with model answers for the essay context questions (to go through with class)
Concise case studies like the real exam so students can focus on extracting the context and applying it in their answers
All case studies are from 2021, relevant and relatable to GCSE students
Written by an experienced examiner for Edexcel GCSE Business
Units assessments are also available separately in the shop.