A challenging critical path analysis worksheet for your most able students to use, based on a fictional case study of a school launching an 'Indulgence evening'. A useful group work exercise. Aimed at A-level Business students. (solutions provided. saved as a word doc for ease of editing).

A useful summary worksheet that describes the purpose of Businesses using Kaplan and Norton's balance scorecard model to assess business performance. there is a grid for students to fill in, explaining the importance of each of the 4 perspectives, and an extension task of 'it depends on' factors to be considered. Aimed at Business A-level students. (saved as a word doc for ease of editing).

The following resource is useful when teaching ratio analysis to Business A-level students (but could be used with GCSE students). The 2 page worksheet tasks students with calculating and contrasting current ratio, acid test ratio, gross profit margin, operating profit margin and ROCE for two fictional businesses. Students then need to explain and analyse the figures with exam style questions that are scaffolded. This worksheet can be used in class or set as a homework assessment. *calculation solutions provided only. *the doc is saved as editable for ease of use.

2 different case studies that demands students to draw up an applied SWOT analysis and make recommendations. excellent resource for students to complete independently or in groups. Aimed at A-level Business students, but could be used with GCSE Business students. (solutions provided. saved as a word doc for ease of editing).

In class test paper (total 50 marks) that assesses student's knowledge and understanding of break even analysis. topics include fixed vs variable costs, calculation of profit/ contribution/ break even output, drawing a break even chart, calculating margin of safety and limitations of break even. A mixture of small and medium size mark questions. Aimed at GCSE Business students, but could be used with AS Business students (mark scheme provided for all calculations. test paper is saved as a word doc for ease of editing).

A quick in class worksheet that helps students to understand the differences between patent, trademark and copyright. a useful stimulus for discussion. Aimed at A-level Business students. (Saved as a word doc for ease of editing).

The following resource is useful to use after teaching Business students ‘decision trees’. The recap task assesses student’s understanding to calculate expected value and net gain using the data from the fictional case study of KFC. There is an additional extension task which gets students to consider other quantitative and qualitative factors factors that the business should consider before making their final decision on which product to pursue. The task can be shown on the board for students to work from and/or printed as a worksheet for them to answer on. *solutions for expected value and net gain are included on slide one- they are behind the decision tree, which will transition away when played in PowerPoint presentation mode. *the doc is saved as editable for ease of use.

A mini test paper (total 50 marks) to assess student's knowledge and understanding of Business ownership structures- sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and franchises. A variety of small mark and medium mark size questions (highest is 8 marks). Aimed at GCSE Business students. (No mark scheme. Assessment is saved as a word doc for ease of editing)

The following resource is useful when teaching employment law and specifically, contract of employment, to GCSE Business students. It is a in class task in which students are able to show their understanding and creativity in drawing up fictional contracts (using the template doc) for 3 roles mentioned in the brief. Extension task provided for fast working students. *the doc is saved as editable for ease of use.

The following resources are useful when teaching inflation (as part of external environment) to Business A-level students (but could be used with GCSE students as well). Both resources provide excellent stimulus for class discussion and exploration. ‘Inflation into’ task- this PowerPoint should be played in presentation mode. Students are given 6 different products, and have to discuss and feedback to the teacher on what they think the prices were in 1970s in the UK. The answer transitions in as you click forward on the presentation. Excellent for group discussion when introducing the topic of inflation. ‘Impact of inflation worksheet- students are tasked with this challenging ‘fill in the gap’ exercise. This could be done individually or in pairs. There are 23 key terms to be placed in the right order, and these are provided to students to complete the worksheet. Solutions provided on page 2. This resource is to be used after the teacher finishes delivering content. *the doc is saved as editable for ease of use.

A fictional case study about Holister recruiting for a Customer Service Adviser. students work in teams to assess 6 different CVs and justify who they would like to shortlist, based of the job description and person specification on the brief. an excellent exercise when teaching recruitment and generating class discussion. Aimed at GCSE students, but could be used for Yr1 A-level students as well. In addition, a great stimulus for SMSC discussion. both docs are editable if you wish to amend.

The following resource can be used when teaching business objectives to students and introducing SMART objectives/ targets. Ideal for Business A-level students but could be used with GCSE students as well. Slide 1 outlines what SMART objectives means and links to an effective YouTube video. Side 2 is a fictional activity that is an excellent stimulus for peer collaboration and discussion. Students are tasked with devising SMART objectives for Nintendo, based off the case study provided. Extension task provided for fast working students. *resource has been saved as a PowerPoint doc for ease of editing.

The following resources are excellent in stimulating class discussion when suppliers (as part of the operations management unit) to Business students (aimed at Year 1 A-level students, but could be used with GCSE students). Choosing an effective supplier worksheet- can be done individually or in pairs, where students use data from the fictional case study to consider a variety of factors (like price, quality, reliability etc) when a business chose a supplier. Supplier choice task- as a follow up to the worksheet, this task provides three different coffee suppliers giving their sales pitch on why they should be chosen. Great for staff discussion. *the doc is saved as editable for ease of use.

The following resource is good to assess Business student’s understanding of cash flow management. Can be used with GCSE and A-level Business students. The worksheet tasks students with filling in the cash flow template, using data from the fictional case study provided. The first month has been completed so as to model practice to students. Solutions provided on page 2. Extension task provided for fast working students. *the doc is saved as editable for ease of use.

In class test paper (total 55 marks) that assesses student's knowledge and understanding of revenue, costs and profit. topics include sales turnover, fixed vs variable costs and examples, calculating gross vs net profit margin and % change. A mixture of small and medium size mark questions. Aimed at GCSE Business students, but could be used with AS Business students (mark scheme provided for calculations. test paper is saved as a word doc for ease of editing).

In class test paper (total 50 marks) that assesses student's knowledge and understanding of balance sheets. topics include asset vs liabilities, debtors vs creditors, filling in a balance sheet and limitations of a balance sheet. A mixture of small and medium size mark questions. Aimed at GCSE Business students, but could be used with AS Business students (mark scheme provided for calculations. test paper is saved as a word doc for ease of editing).

2 separate worksheets to assess student's understanding of interest rates, and impact on demand and costs for businesses. Excellent summary assessment and stimulus for discussion. can be used with GCSE and AS Business students.

internally devised student voice survey (10 questions, 1 page) used to collect quantitative and qualitative feedback from students within my Business, Accounting and Economics faculty. Useful for student and staff reflection, informing practice for the following academic year. (saved as a word doc for ease of editing)

revision worksheet to support students with their understanding of the benefits of market research to a business. Worksheet demand students to define, give examples and analyse reasons with the assistance of sentence starters. Can be used with GCSE and AS Business students. (saved as a word doc for ease of editing).

For use when teaching AQA AS Level Business (7131). Covers content in unit 1 'what is business', unit 2 ‘managers, leaders and decision making’, unit 3 ‘decision making to improve marketing performance’ and unit ‘4 decision making to improve operational performance’. A 65min assessment (55 marks) that can be used in class to test student's knowledge and understanding. includes MCQ, short mark questions (including calculations) and 1 case study and essay based question. Can be used as a landmark assessment. Front page encourages student reflection. Mark scheme is included at the end of the document. Assessment is in word doc for ease of editing.