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High quality and engaging educational resources predominantly for teachers of Business and Computing subjects. There's more on the website... www.meanbusiness.co.uk
THIS RESOURCE USES PYTHON VERSION 3. There are subtle differences between version 2 and 3, I believe. It's free to download though, so maybe update your systems.
This is the second lesson in a series of my new resources on Python Programming. I'm teaching this to low ability year 9, though I know my higher ability year 7 would love it and I've also seen Python used within some primaries.
It's suitable for any novice programming teacher (like me!). This lesson builds on my first lesson which introduced variables - although this lesson does include a recap if you wanted this as a standalone lesson without the first resource!
The lesson is fully resourced and will last at least a full hour, if not longer.
If you're an absolute beginner, this is ideal. Just read it through and print before teaching - that's it!
Look out for my other Python programming resources as part of this series.
Enjoy.
THIS RESOURCE USES PYTHON VERSION 3. There are subtle differences between version 2 and 3, I believe. It's free to download though, so maybe update your systems.
This is the third lesson in a series of my new resources on Python Programming. I'm teaching this to low ability year 9, though I know my higher ability year 7 would love it and I've also seen Python used within some primaries.
It's suitable for any novice programming teacher (like me!). This lesson introduces data types within Python and sees students introduced to the terms String and Integer.
The lesson is fully resourced and will last at least a full hour, if not longer.
If you're an absolute beginner, this is ideal. Just read it through and print before teaching - that's it!
Look out for my other Python programming resources as part of this series.
Enjoy.
A single, well designed help sheet that guides students through the process of creating a movie using images they have saved on their work areas using Serif Movie Plus.
This is IDEAL if you've got Serif Movie Plus installed on your network, but don't know quite how to use it! Give students this sheet and get them to work it out independently.
I've had some great results from this, students loved it too.
Great end of term fun activity if students can choose their own topic of movie.
Enoy.
Simple starter or plenary suitable for any subject.
Adaptable, so use over and over again - even with the same class.
Ideal time for discussion of key terms as they are revealed.
Enjoy.
DO NOT buy if you already have my Cambridge National Resource or my OCR Homework Booklet! This is a generic introduction to Break-Even and would nicely follow my lesson on Fixed and Variable Costs (not introduced in this lesson).
Two activities relating to Break-Even. Full lesson PowerPoint.
A full section of work that introduces Computer Science students to different types of Computer Storage.** Watch the video preview** BEFORE you buy so you can see the quality of this resource!
This mega resource includes:
23 Slide PowerPoint with tasks and theory on Computer Storage.
7 page booklet for students to complete
40 mark assessment / test
Mark scheme of the assessment / test
15 page student revision booklet on the Memory topic (adapted from the lesson PowerPoint)
This resource is suitable for anyone teaching Optical, Magnetic and Solid State Storage as well as the advantages/disadvantages of these types of storage. The lesson also includes selecting the most appropriate storage methods and how storage capacity is measured.
Enjoy.
A full section of work that introduces Computer Science students to different types of Computer Memory. **Watch the video preview **BEFORE you buy so you can see the quality of this resource!
This mega resource includes:
**17 slide **PowerPoint with introduction memory task and notes on different types of memory
4 page booklet for students to complete
30 mark assessment / test
Mark scheme of the assessment / test
15 page student revision booklet on the Memory topic (adapted from the lesson PowerPoint)
Tarsia puzzle on memory (students need to match the phrases together to make a pyramid shape - GREAT for group work).
The solution to the Tarsia puzzle (I often print this and put it in the corridor, giving students who struggle a chance to peek if needed).
This resource is suitable for anyone teaching RAM, ROM, Primary, Secondary, Virtual and Flash Memory. I have mapped this against OCR GCSE Computer Science - though anyone teaching these topics will be able to use this resource as there’s no mention of OCR specifically.
Enjoy.
This resource REALLY cuts down on your marking workload and acts as an effective starter to a lesson once a piece of work/section of work has been marked/reviewed.
Follow this process…
Print this resource on A4 paper (or A3 if you’re going to write a lot).
‘Tick and Flick’ mark each piece of work/book for a whole class or particular group of students.
As you’re going through, note your comments on the sheet within one of the sections below.
Praise (What Went Well)
Misconceptions/Common Errors
Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
Even Better If
Presentation
DIRT Activity/Activities
Once complete, photocopy a sheet for all students to glue into their books or attach to their work.
In the following lesson, students should action the DIRT activity. You should also display this sheet (if scanned in) as a discussion point/starter.
Your marking has been reduced… very effectively too!
TIPS:
Students LOVE to be named on this sheet, as everyone in the class gets a copy! Name particular students within the relevant sections of the marking tool sheet.
Don’t use this for EVERY piece of marking you do! This is designed to reduce the marking you do, not obliterate it! Choose when this tool will work well for you and your class.
Print a bank of these off so they’re easily at hand.
A short introduction to the Cambridge National in Creative iMedia course.
7 slides that introduce the course structure and each unit. Editable with spaces for you to populate for optional units.
Enjoy.
A booklet containing six challenges, each increasing in complexity. Ideal for lessons after teaching fixed, variable and total costs. Challenges include calculations for profit towards the end of the booklet.
Great for collaborative learning, this booklet comes as a printable version AND a PDF that can be hosted and completed online for homework or distance learning. A comprehensive answer booklet is also included.
Ideal after teaching EdExcel GCSE Business Studies Topic 1.3.2.
A fun resource, and very adaptable.
Perfect for year 6 induction, team building sessions, GCSE Business Induction session or PSHE lesson on Enterprise. So many different uses - and suitable for a range of ages.
The session gets students to come up with a new product that turns the humble house brick into something everyone wants! Fully resourced. No need for a computer if you’re teaching in a classroom - just some basic art supplies (pencils/crayons etc.).
This resource includes a student example, student hand out, instructions and PowerPoint display.
Enjoy.
Fully resourced guide to guide students through the creation of their own board game and the coding of a Micro:bit device to determine how many moves players should take around the board.
Fully differentiated - pick and choose what you use. Includes solution for lower abilities to still access the lesson and additional challenges to stretch the top end.
Board game template included - this would be a very creative, fun and engaging project to complete with students over numerous lessons.
Students I've done this with have even created game play cards and programmed their Micro:bit's to decide when players should take a card. They've coloured their board in fully and make a real professional job of the activity.
Enjoy! There are plenty of other Micro:bit activities listed in my free and premium resources lists.
At least four full lessons on averages.
Each lesson introduces the average concerned (mean, median, mode and range). Confidence is built through a guided activity before students have to complete an activity themselves.
Fully planned, resourced and differentiated.
Almost 30% discount here!
Enjoy.
My first plenary wheel has been so successful that I’ve developed a sequel!
Get both wheels now for a discounted price and have all your plenaries sorted for the academic year! NO PLANNING NEEDED!
I’ve also included my Starter Activity Generator. This does require minimal planning but is a great template to have.
Enjoy!
If you liked the first Plenary Wheel, things just got even better!! Version 2 is here, all new, USE ALONGSIDE VERSION ONE, NOT INSTEAD OF!! All your plenaries will be planned for months to come, if not longer!! See a video preview below BEFORE choosing to buy this TOP quality resource.
Interactive, fun and engaging. A perfect end to the lesson!
The plenary wheel is a PowerPoint file with a rotating wheel. Ask one of your students to shout STOP to select how the lesson ends. NO PLANNING involved. Just open the file and let your students decide.
This wheel is the sequel to my original plenary wheel - it contains 8 NEW PLENARY activities that focus on the question “What have I learnt today”. It’s not a rebrand - so if you want both look for my bundle and then you’ll have SIXTEEN plenary activities - that’s your academic year sorted!
The plenaries are:
60 seconds - tell a partner what you’ve learnt in a minute - timers includes.
Picture review - draw how you feel/what you’ve learnt - template/handout included (print a bank of these ready!).
Emoji review - select an emoji to summarise your learning today - template included if required (black and white or colour).
Text message - write a reply to the text on the slide.
4-3-1, my take on the 5-5-1 review - write four sentences then whittle it down to just 1 word to summarise today’s lesson. Handout included, again print a stack ready!
Red, Amber, Green - three sentence review of your learning today.
Tell me three - answer the three summary questions about today’s learning.
Status update - write a social media status to summarise your learning today.
Macros must be enabled for the wheel to function, though the plenary activities can still be viewed without the wheel spinning (less exciting!).
Enjoy!
Everything you need to teach Sole traders and teach it well - perfect for an observation.
Differentiated learning outcomes included on the presentation. The presentation would also be useful printed as some stage for revision for your learners.
The two main activities include sorting advantages and disadvantages of sole trader ownership and an extended writing question. The lesson includes marking sheets that have space to match the work completed in this lesson to success criteria and space to give WWW and EBi (gap task).
This is a FULL lesson; ideally a 'double' session. Starter, 2 main activities (including paired work), and a plenary. Includes a full lesson plan for your records or for whoever is observing you.
Enjoy!
Loads of resources for KS2 or KS3 French/MFL to get students translating common words for fruit, vegetables, shops, colours and animals.
Engaging and fun.
Massive discount, originally £17.00 - 50% OFF!!
Ideally suited to KS2 or KS3 French lessons, though would be equally good for KS4 lower abilities.
This resource introduces French names of nine common fruits in a PowerPoint show. As always, masculine and feminine nouns are colour coded throughout the resource.
The PowerPoint would be equally useful for classroom display/keyword wall or printing four to a page for flash cards.
Alongside the PowerPoint is a match-up activity. Print this onto card and laminate for longevity or print on paper and get students to glue the matches in their exercise books.
As a game, there's also a 'dominoes' activity and instructions. Printing and laminating this means it can be used over and over.
Enjoy.
This 9-page booklet is mapped against OCR GCSE Business Studies J204. This resource includes a printable PDF version AND a PowerPoint version that learners can complete and submit online, via Google Classroom etc.
Answers included in separate PDF document!
Activities include:
Human Resources Department (inc. Internal/External Recruitment)
Organisational Structures (interpretation)
Organisational Structures (tall or flat & other key terms)
Business Communication (internal or external/importance)
Business Communication - most suitable communication methods
Recruitment & Selection
7. Training & Development
8. Employment Law / Employee Rights
If you set one page each week, that’s more than enough for a half term. The pages also act as a good discussion point for a starter in the following lesson too (win, win!).
To REDUCE MARKING - there’s the smallest space for teachers to put 4 ticks to assess each homework. Low stakes, less work load marking.