The following resources are useful when teaching entrepreneurship and qualities of a entrepreneur to GCSE Business students. Qualities mind map worksheet- a simple worksheet that gets students to mind map the various characteristics of an entrepreneur. Great stimulus for class discussion. Extension task provided for students to prioritise best qualities and justification. Entrepreneur profiles task- this worksheet provides fictional information about 4 potential entrepreneurs, and students need to identify their entrepreneur characteristics and make a judgement on who is best suited to starting up business and why. Entrepreneur exam practice questions- this 2 page worksheet provides a fictional case study for students to use when answering the 3 style exam practice questions (marks indicated). No mark scheme/ solutions provided. *the docs are saved as editable for ease of use.

The following resource is useful to assess Business student’s knowledge and understanding of stakeholders and conflicts of interest through exam style questions. Aimed at GCSE Business students, but could be used with Year 1 A-level students as well. Questions are based off a fictional case study and are scaffolded, and there is one extension question is provided for fast working students. The worksheet could be used as a in class exercise or given as a homework task. *the doc is saved as editable for ease of use.

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’, unit ‘4 decision making to improve operational performance’ and unit 5 ‘decision making to improve financial 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.

For use when teaching AQA A- Level Business (7132). Covers content in unit 7 ‘analysing the strategic position of a business’, unit 8 ‘choosing strategic direction’, unit 9 ‘strategic methods’ and unit 10 ‘managing strategic change’. An effective tracking tool that encourages students to take responsibility for their learning and promoting self-reflection. The Personalised Learning Checklist (PLC) ‘breaks down’ the Year 2 A-Level specification into itemised topic areas, list of key terms, cross referenced to the Business CGP revision guide and additional columns for students to track their progress. The PLC is an 6 page doc, and is a word doc for ease of editing.

For use when teaching AQA AS Level Business (7131). Covers content in unit 1 'what is business'. 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.

A mini test paper (total 70 marks) to assess student's knowledge and understanding of HRM- organisation charts, tall vs flat structures, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, financial vs non financial incentives, types of training, trade unions and the recruitment process . A variety of small mark and medium mark size questions (highest is 6 marks). Aimed at GCSE Business students. (No mark scheme. Assessment 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 ratio analysis. topics include ROCE, liquidity, gross profit and net profit margins, and recommendations . 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 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).

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.

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.

A useful in class activity to do with your students to support their understanding of liquidity. students can work individually or in pairs in ranking the various items against the arrow, so they can visually see what assets are most liquid and least liquid. This is great to use before teaching students about current and acid test ratios. Aimed at A-level business students. (saved as word doc for ease of editing).

A simple organisation chart exercise (1 page) based off my previous school setting. includes basic questions that assess student's understanding of organisation types, span of control, line of communication and de-layering. Aimed at GCSE students. Activity is saved as a word doc for ease of editing. No mark scheme provided.

Two different summary revision worksheets that assesses student's understanding of the 7Ps of the marketing mix. The recap worksheet covers key terms and prompts students for analysis of importance of each P. the integrating the marketing mix activity is an application exercise that can be completed individually or in pairs/teams. Aimed at Yr1 A-level Business students. (both docs can be edited for ease of teacher's use).

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 2 page worksheet on a fictional case study with 2 practice exam questions- 'analyse' and 'evaluate'. suitable for A-level but could be used for GCSE. useful as a homework exercise. worksheet is saved as a 'word' doc for ease of editing. no mark scheme provided.

2 different exchange rate worksheets for helping students to understanding the impact of exchange rate changes on imports and exports. Aimed at GCSE business students, but could be used with yr1 A-level business students as well. docs are saved as a word doc for ease of editing. no mark scheme provided.

A fictional case study exercise that requires students to draw up an organisation chart. This resource helps to assess student’s understanding of line managers, subordinates and chain of command through a fictional case study. *Suitable for year1 A-level or GCSE (academically more able students). useful as an individual or teamwork exercise. model answer provided on page 2.

A fictional case study about Nandos and students need to complete the extended writing question task by discussing whether they should hire an democratic or autocratic leader. can be completed individually or in pairs in class, or as a homework task. Aimed at GCSE Business students but could be used with Yr1 A-level Business students. Saved in 'Word' for ease of editing. no mark scheme provided.

a fictional case study that assesses student's understanding of critical path analysis/ network analysis. useful exam practice questions which students can complete for homework or in class. Aimed at Business A-level students. doc is saved in 'Word' for ease of editing. model answer of CPA diagram is included.