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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

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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
OCR GCSE Business Studies Activity Booklet 2 (Marketing)
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OCR GCSE Business Studies Activity Booklet 2 (Marketing)

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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 on: What is Marketing / the 4 P’s Market Research (Primary/Secondary) Market Research (Create a Questionnaire) Market Segments / Target Markets Price & Pricing Strategies Product Life Cycle Methods of Promotion / Changes in modern promotion methods (social media etc.) Market Data GREAT FOR HOMEWORK! 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, low work-load marking.
Using Excel - Creating a V-Lookup Table (for teachers) Calculate grades on trackers/class lists auto
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Using Excel - Creating a V-Lookup Table (for teachers) Calculate grades on trackers/class lists auto

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Instructions for teachers on how to create and use look up tables within Excel to calculate grades from scores automatically. Equally, you might use these instructions when teaching this skill to students. I hope these instructions are fairly straight forward. I used Excel 2013 for the print screens, though the skill is similar in whatever Excel version is being used. Great for staff training. ALL staff should know how to do this to save time when tracking data. Enjoy!
Display: Famous People in Business
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Display: Famous People in Business

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Descriptions of 10 famous people in business. Great for a small display. I’ve cut the answers off mine - you could cut these out separately and dot around the display so learners just have to match them up - or perhaps cover the names up. PDF format as it’s unlikely you’ll have the font to match.
Business Studies - Balance Sheets Profit & Loss Accounts Student Booklet
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Business Studies - Balance Sheets Profit & Loss Accounts Student Booklet

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This is a four page student booklet that shows an example balance sheet and profit and loss account. Students should complete all speech bubbles noting what each area of the financial documents shows OR how they’re calculated. There’s a final question from GCSE Applied Business Studies, outlining the format a good answer would take. Enjoy!
Inside a Computer - Define and label computer parts Computer Science
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Inside a Computer - Define and label computer parts Computer Science

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Ideally printed on A3, students write about each part of the computer shown in the boxes and label the parts they can see. Space for teacher feedback and a gap task/extension/homework task to find one more part of the computer and define/label it. I've used this with year 7, but equally would suit up to GCSE and as low as year 5/6. Enjoy!
Business Communication Methods - Worksheets (in booklet)
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Business Communication Methods - Worksheets (in booklet)

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FULL lesson on Business Communication Methods (no lesson plan, just worksheets in booklet). These are best used AFTER you’ve taught, or at least introduced, verbal/non-verbal communication and internal/external communication. I actually mark page 2 of the booklet as a test out of 20 to assess understanding of the topic. Space on the front for teacher assessment WWW and EBi. Starter - Identify the methods of communication from the images. Peer marked. Extension - think of more methods of communication Main - Questions (after teaching) on verbal/non-verbal and internal/external communication Main 2 - Give a suitable method of communication for Review (or second lesson) - rate methods of communication on speed, cost and whether receipt is confirmed. Enjoy.
Mean Average WHOLE lesson! PowerPoint, Worksheet & Answer Sheet - KS2/3 Maths
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Mean Average WHOLE lesson! PowerPoint, Worksheet & Answer Sheet - KS2/3 Maths

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NEW! See a video preview of part of this resource below! Reading the description will help you see if this is suitable for your students' ability. I would say, however, that this resource is ideally suited to upper KS2 / lower KS3. This resource is a FULL lesson which introduces Mean Average. All four averages lessons are listed separately OR as one short unit of work at a discounted price, just check my other resources! The PowerPoint goes through what mean average is/how it's calculated. It then has two examples that can be done with your class (teacher led) - all answers are on the PowerPoint too. After each of the teacher led examples is one that students need to try themselves (these are labelled 'try it' on the PowerPoint). These are at the top of the worksheet. Students could try these, with help if needed - this could even be done is pairs. Finally, there's an independent task that has ten examples for students to calculate. These include numbers in the thousands, so differentiation by task is possible. Some answers include decimals. An answer sheet is provided for the teacher too. The lesson is reviewed by students feeding back at the bottom of their handout. All images are either royalty free or made by myself (those coins took some work!). Enjoy ;-)
MS Excel - Tracking Student Data - IF Statements to Compare target to grades; teacher instructions
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MS Excel - Tracking Student Data - IF Statements to Compare target to grades; teacher instructions

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Teacher instructions to help with tracking data for departments, school wide or individual class trackers. These instructions show how to insert an IF statement to compare a grade (for a unit/exam/module etc.) to a target, to show whether it's above, below or meeting target grade. Two separate instructions for grades A*-G and numbers 9-1. Ideal for whole staff training. More advanced staff should be adapting the formulae to suit their needs. Enjoy.
GCSE Business Studies Homework Booklets - OCR New Specification 40 WEEKS MINIMUM!!
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GCSE Business Studies Homework Booklets - OCR New Specification 40 WEEKS MINIMUM!!

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All six of my homework booklets for GCSE Business Studies at a discounted price. Each booklet has eight homework activities that are mapped against OCR’s GCSE Business Studies new specification for first assessment in 2019 (9-1). These booklets have so much cross over that they could be used for ANY specification or even some AS level courses. Enjoy, with over 15% discount!
BBC Micro Bit Fun Lesson - Program a Decision Maker - KS2/3 Computing/Computer Science FULL Lesson
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BBC Micro Bit Fun Lesson - Program a Decision Maker - KS2/3 Computing/Computer Science FULL Lesson

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Another FULL Micro:bit lesson. I actually used the spare devices supplied by the BBC to deliver this lesson for Year 6 induction recently. Equally ideal for year 7 or 8 ICT/Computing groups. The PowerPoint, handout and attached code get the students to program a decision maker on their Micro:bit device. So, when shook, the device provides a random answer to the question the student asks - quite fun! Everything needed, including extra challenges to stretch the top end or step by step support for lower ability groups. A review of the lesson objectives at the end is also included. If you don't like paying for resources, I've also uploaded a FREE Rock, Paper, Scissors resource. Enjoy!
History Lesson Plenary Wheel
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History Lesson Plenary Wheel

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This is a History Version of my Plenary Selector Wheel featuring 8 plenary activities to end a lesson. Spin the wheel on slide 1, select a student to say stop, stop the wheel and click the plenary that’s selected. Quite a fun way to end a History lesson. 8 Plenaries: Write a short diary entry to review learning. List and define **key terms **used in the lesson. Set your own homework. One minute discussions about learning. Exit Scrolls (History version of an Exit Note). Resource provided - print a stock of these in case it’s landed on! Pyramid Review. Resource provided - print a stock of these in case it’s landed on! Write a letter. Compass Points. Resource provided - print a stock of these in case it’s landed on! Macros should be enabled for this to work, just click enable if asked when opening the resource. Supporting material provided. Copy a load and have them to hand just in case that plenary pops up! As always, COPYRIGHT FREE imagery used throughout or created by me. All text and design work is my own. Ideas are also original. Enjoy.
Stakeholders, Conflict and Resolving Conflict - FULL, differentiated lesson
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Stakeholders, Conflict and Resolving Conflict - FULL, differentiated lesson

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This lesson includes an editable lesson plan, PowerPoint for display, group work task, extension tasks, G&T task AND lower ability task. The lesson starts by recapping or introducing stakeholder groups. Students have a challenge to name or identify as many groups as possible. Students are then introduced to conflict with a scenario of a new supermarket opening locally. They must work in groups to focus on one stakeholder group each. This is discussed as a class. Conflict is discussed then an activity concludes the lesson on resolving the potential conflicts identified. Enjoy.
End of Term / Secondary Induction FUN Lesson - Create a PowerPoint Maze Game (Scary or Nice)!
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End of Term / Secondary Induction FUN Lesson - Create a PowerPoint Maze Game (Scary or Nice)!

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Update: The files marked NEW! include a template for this resource which already has the hyperlinks included in PowerPoint; so if you’re tight on time, students can still make use of this resource without having to learn how to make links. Along with this are 6 challenges (differentiated) and a log for students to complete and take with them - PERFECT for Year 6 Induction in a computer room/IT/Computing lesson. As it’s the end of term, this fun activity still gets students learning about how to add hyperlinks into PowerPoint presentations. The scary maze can be changed for Santa’s maze, if you’re aiming to do something ‘Christmassy’! The activity gets students to create a version of the ‘scary maze game’ (Google it!). They find a scary image that, if their users hit the wall of their maze, will flash on the screen (after slides are linked). I don’t want students having nightmares though, so I have provided an alternative ‘nicer maze game’ too! Included is a student handout, PowerPoint to act as a short lesson guide (two versions - scary and nicer) as well as a scream sound for students to use if placed on a shared area. As always, feedback is welcome! Enjoy! *Copyright - I either own everything or it comes from an acknowledged, royalty free source!
Organisation Charts / Organisational Structure- An Introduction, getting students to draw the charts
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Organisation Charts / Organisational Structure- An Introduction, getting students to draw the charts

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An introduction to organisation/organization charts. This resource includes a lesson PowerPoint (full lesson), three differentiated activities with increasing difficulty and a lesson review (exit note). Teachers could either give students the sheet to draw all three charts or give students different examples to complete based on ability, which is why there are different versions. Teachers may also wish to get students to create the charts themselves OR could use the templates provided - or lower ability students could be provided with the templates. All companies are fictional, logos designed by me, Enjoy.
KS2 KS3 Maths - Averages - Mean, Median, Mode & Range - ALL 4 LESSONS including booklet & answers
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KS2 KS3 Maths - Averages - Mean, Median, Mode & Range - ALL 4 LESSONS including booklet & answers

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***If you have already bought my lessons on Averages, DO NOT BUY this resource! This is a combination of all four lessons.*** Video preview available below! This resource combines all four 'averages' lessons into one short unit of work for KS2 or KS3 maths at a discounted price compared to buying them individually (£12 usually in total). Almost a 30% discount here! The 50+ slide PowerPoint introduces each of the averages separately. Each section/lesson/part includes two teacher led examples (answers on PowerPoint), two activities that students can complete with help/guidance, a longer independent task and review. All of the worksheets have been combined into a student work booklet to be completed over the series of lessons. All answers appear on the PowerPoint or on the answer sheets. Enjoy and, as always, any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Shape - Perimeter - KS2/KS3 Maths PowerPoint & Student Booklet (More than 1 lesson!)
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Shape - Perimeter - KS2/KS3 Maths PowerPoint & Student Booklet (More than 1 lesson!)

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The PowerPoint introduces perimeter to students before taking them through three sections (could be three separate lessons). - working out perimeter of squares & rectangles - working out perimeter of shapes without measurements displayed - working out perimeter of shapes with part measurements displayed I've included the student work booklet - this has also been separated into sheets if it makes it easier (not additional resources). Differentiated and fully resourced short set of lessons for KS2 Maths or lower ability KS3/recap. Answers pop up on the PowerPoint, apart from sheet 2 measurements as these depend on how you print the handout! As always, your feedback would be appreciated. Everything is owned/created by me. One or two images have come from a royalty free stock photo site, no permission is required for these to be used in my resource. Enjoy!!
GCSE Business Studies - Business Ownership - 3 FULL lessons - plans, resources and extras!
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GCSE Business Studies - Business Ownership - 3 FULL lessons - plans, resources and extras!

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Save over 25% on the three MASSIVE lessons on Business Ownership for GCSE Business Studies. Lesson 1 - Sole traders Lesson 2 - Partnerships Lesson 3 - Companies (Private and Public) ALL fully resourced ALL include a lesson plan ALL include student handouts ALL double up for revision handouts! Bargain! ALL differentiated by outcome ALL include parts to stretch high abilities If you want to see quality BEFORE you buy, look for the ownership lesson plan within my free resources. I've also added a learning puzzle (this is literally a full lesson to complete!), homework sheet and a match up task. These additional tasks are for when sole traders, partnerships and companies have been taught to really ensure students have learnt the topic or could be used to recap in a few months after teaching. Enjoy!
Malware - introduction to Viruses, Worms, Trojans, Adware & Spyware
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Malware - introduction to Viruses, Worms, Trojans, Adware & Spyware

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A fully resourced and differentiated lesson. Includes PowerPoint to guide you fully through the lesson - NO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES REQUIRED! Download, print and go! Suitable for teaching in or out of a computer room too. Includes; - Starter to introduce what malware is (students work this out themselves) - Research task - use the internet or the fact sheets provided (printing on A3 is best) - Malware for beginners leaflet (like malware for dummies!) template for computer or for printing included - Exam style questions to complete independently - I let my students use their leaflets, so there's some purpose to completing the task - Review from my plenary selector BUT includes template of a mobile phone - students text the teacher what they've learnt! Enjoy...
Python Programming - Lesson 3 - Strings & Integers - FULLY RESOURCED LESSON!
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Python Programming - Lesson 3 - Strings & Integers - FULLY RESOURCED LESSON!

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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.