This double lesson introduces learners to critical path analysis, quite a tricky concept to understand at first for a lot of students - but not with this powerpoint. We start with an engaging starter to contextualise the topic, then we break down the elements of the critical path such as node, EST LFT, activities and durations so that we can see how it is built. Guidance is displayed step by step how to work out EST and LFT. Students have opportunities to practice completing and calculating critical path analysis, including working out the EST and LFTs, float times and the critical path. A kahoot quiz with a link to consolidate the first lesson’s learning. We then look at the advantages and disadvantages of CPA, followed by a concise case study on the usefulness of using CPA (questions can either be calculations or essay based so both are covered here). Structure guidance and a concise model answer is given to help students improve their exam technique. A group task to construct a more challenging CPA and a box plenary to end with. 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. Thank you

This set of resources includes 2x PPTs which can be delivered over 3 lessons (over 50 slides of engaging and interactive learning). In the first lesson, we start by looking at how marketing, human resources and operations data can be used to assess the internal performance of a business. We look at a variety of ways to assess from each function i.e capacity utilisation for operations, labour turnover for human resources etc. In the second powerpoint, we focus on core competencies and other ways to assess the internal performance of a business such as Kaplan & Norton’s Balanced scorecard and Elkington’s Triple bottom line. Research tasks, exam practice, true or false questions, box plenary, debate and kahoot quiz included. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This resource includes 1x PPT and 1x word document which can be delivered over a double lesson. We start off by discussing what innovation is and the main types of innovation that exist, the pressures that lead to businesses to innovate, the pros and cons of innovation and finally how to protect innovations. We look at how innovation can impact different functional areas. Visual infographics of businesses that spend on R&D to innovate, video clip, debate, true or false questions, a 4 mark and 16 mark exam style question (guidance, concise model answer and peer assessment grid included) before ending with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to the world of globalisation. We start by looking at what globalisation is, with examples of the UKs trade with other countries. We look at causes of globalisation such as containerisation and others. Students research the impacts of globalisation on countries, governments, consumers, producers and the environment before filling in any gaps in knowlege on the following slides. We also look at some video case studies of Nike and Apple to better understand the pros and cons of globaslisation. A box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to the role of financial markets. We start by discussing what money is and the role of money before looking at what a financial market is, with examples of the role they play. Video case studies to give context to the role of financial institutions. We then look at the different types of financial markets such as money, capital and currency markets before understanding bonds in more detail. Some true or false questions, 15 mark case study question with indicative points and a peer assessment grid for students to use. We finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This bundle could be delivered over 3 lessons and introduces learners to return on capital employed and gearing, whilst consolidating ratios from theme 2 such as current ratio, acid test, gross and net profit margins. Students have a chance to consider the limitations of ratios also. We start by demonstrating simple broken down examples of roce and gearing, as well as the other ratios with a range of consolidation activities. We also have a group task where students are given accounts of a major retailer, and they have to report back on how well the company has been performing by carrying out all the ratio analysis. Two kahoot quizzes with links provided and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson builds on learners understanding of market failure from year 12, but now we focus on failure in the financial sector. A very interestesting topic due to the application of the financial crisis. We start by recapping what market failure is and how banks fail. We then look at the 2008 financial crisis to understand what happened. Examples of different market failures are given, video case studies to help students contextualise. A 15 mark question on whether banks should be bailed out, indicative points and a peer assessment grid is included for students to use. A research task, some true or false questions to consolidate, a debate, box plenary and kahoot to finish with. A link to a documentary for homework too. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This set of resources includes 1x PPT which can be delivered over a double lesson. This lesson introduces learners to different types of strategy businesses can adopt as demonstrated through Ansoff’s Matrix. We start by looking at Ansoff’s and the four types of strategies involved here, each with their pros and cons and examples. We then go on to read a brief case study on a plumbing company, wth an exam style question and a model answer to self assess with. In the second lesson, a case study on Toyota and their strategy. This case study comes with a 4 and 16 mark style question, both with guidance and concise model answers for peer assessment. Debate questions, box plenary and an interactive kahoot quiz with the link to the game to consolidate the day’s learning. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you 3.8.1 Strategic direction: choosing which markets to compete in and what products to offer

This set of resources includes 1x PPT which can be delivered over a double lesson. This lesson introduces learners to different types of strategic positions a business can adopt as demonstrated through Porter’s strategies and Bowman’s strategic clock. This builds on from strategic direction in the previous lesson (deciding which market to operate in, now the emphasis is how to position within the chosen market). We go through the three strategies of Porter before looking at the pros and cons of cost leadership, differentiation and focus. A short exam style question and answer before going onto the second part of the lesson. Some true or false questions to consolidate learning before students are introduced to Bowman’s strategic clock. Tasks, debates, box plenary and two kahoot quizzes to end with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

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. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

In this double lesson, we start by discussing how change can be monitored for students in their learning, we then start applying this discussion to businesses. We go through different types of quantitative and qualitative data that could come up in resource 2 for the 16 marker before roleplaying a change mangaement meeting. Students then prepare a presentation on monitoring the change management process before attempting a 16 mark question. Peer assessment grid and indicative content given to help students reflect on improving their answers. We finish off with a debate, box plenary and a kahoot quiz. 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. Thank you

PAPER 3 (2023) ASSESSMENT RESOURCES - UK CAR MARKET All extracts come in the new source booklet format to replicate the real exam experience this summer 2023 A 2 hour/100 mark assessment A 60 minute/50 mark assessment A 30 minute/30 mark assessment (to push with time management) An exam practice booklet with 4 questions for further exam practice in class or for homework Complete mark schemes for all questions Interactive PDFs and standard versions so assessments can be completed digitally or printed out Relevant and recent case studies based on the pre-release context - UK car market and businesses operating in this market A PowerPoint with some brief key stats and figures on the UK car market which can be helpful for bringing in ‘own context’ in answers where applicable Written by an experienced examiner for Edexcel A Level Business

A mini-assessment with a full mark scheme provided - brand new, relevant and recent case studies on Nike. Questions are on design mix, ethical sourcing, distribution channels and a 20 mark choice on online vs physical store

This double lesson introduces learners to types of stock, bar gate stock graphs and different systems of stock control. We start by looking at different categories of stock, before walking through step by step with animations, the bar gate stock graph - a few examples are looked at before students are encouraged to draw their own (not required to draw but it really helps to understand the chart). We then go on to look at just in time and just in case with their respective pros and cons before looking at a case study on a luxury retailer that has adopted JIT stock control system - a 12 mark question on this, structure guidance and a concise model answer is provided for students to peer assess and improve their answers. A group research task looking at Toyota (leaders in lean production), students present findings back before logging onto kahoot, a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This three lesson bundle covers 4.1.1 Growing economies area of the specification. We start by looking at what an economy is and how it is measured. Then we move on to looking at examples of emerging economies such as the BRICs and MINTs. In the second lesson we look at a case study on Lucozade attempting to challenge Coca-Cola in the USA, students then attempt a question on this, with guidance on how to achieve marks for knowledge, application, analysis and evaluation. Once they’ve answered, we look at an example model answer which students can aspire to when peer assessing and making improvements. A case study on Mark’s & Spencer entering India, again with guidance and and a model answer for students to look at for marking. In the third lesson, students look at how China’s growth affects UK businesses, a model answer to look at to develop exam technique. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

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). Students then read a concise case study and answer an 8 mark question, structure guidance and model answer provided for peer assessments. Two links to kahoot quizzes and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This bundle of lessons can be spread over 2-3 lessons and learners are introduced to the two financial statements. We start by breaking down an example of a Pizza shop’s revenues, costs and profit to show how the income statement is built step by step, students consolidate with an activity of creating an income statement for Ian Beale’s fish and chip shop. Answers provided to self assess. We then go on to the statement of financial position or balance sheet, before looking at some financial information and carrying out calculations (which students would’ve learned in year 12 theme 2 such as current ratio), answers provided to self assess, next, using these answers students complete a 12 mark written question - the type that appears in paper 3, so it’s a good idea to make sure students are familiar with this. Structure guidance and concise model answer provided to develop exam technique, a kahoot quiz and box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to the various functional areas in business, we look at each in detail with examples of activities each carries out on a day-to-day basis. A context task and exam style question with model answer is provided before doing a box plenary. In the second part of the lesson we look at how functional arease interrelate and the importance of good communication between departments. We look at a few examples so students get an idea of how it works in real life. Another context task and exam question with answer before finishing with a kahoot quiz. 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. Thank you

This set of resources includes 1x PPT and 2x word files and can be delivered over 3 lessons. Learners are introduced to two main concepts 1) the product life cycle and 2) the boston matrix and how the two concepts are linked together. We start with looking at different stages a product goes through by looking at some real examples, students have the opportunity to become familiar with the cycle by creating their own - and describing what sales and costs are like at each stage too. We then go on to look at the boston matrix, we look at each quadrant to understand the cash cows and dogs characteristics in depth. A group task to develop a marketing mix for a drink or a chocolate whilst considering the stage in the product life cycle - students can present their ideas back on the A3 sheet to the class. Another group task where students are given a business and they need to allocate the businesses products into the boston matrix, this could also be fed back or presented. A link to a kahoot quiz and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you