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Please check out my quality teaching resources that cover both Business Studies and Economics. I have been a teacher for over 10 years and always aim to produce high quality worksheets, activities and presentations. I have taught both Business Studies and Economics from GCSE to A-Level. Please come back often to see my latest and greatest resources.

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Please check out my quality teaching resources that cover both Business Studies and Economics. I have been a teacher for over 10 years and always aim to produce high quality worksheets, activities and presentations. I have taught both Business Studies and Economics from GCSE to A-Level. Please come back often to see my latest and greatest resources.
Profitability Ratios - Gross & Net Profit Margin - Income Statement & Profit & Loss Accounts Finance
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Profitability Ratios - Gross & Net Profit Margin - Income Statement & Profit & Loss Accounts Finance

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A bumper lesson on teaching profitability ratios. The lesson clearly explains how to calculate both gross profit margins and net profit margins. The lesson explains why profitability ratios are useful and gives many clear and simple examples to explain them. The PPT leads on to a great worksheet where students need to use their knowledge and calculate and analyse the gross and net profit margins from a number of businesses. I have also included a nice multiple choice quiz for a great lesson starter. Perfect resources for teaching finance at GCSE level, may also be useful for A-Level Business Studies.
Organisational Structures - Business Structures - Growing as a Business - Whole Lesson - De-Layering
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Organisational Structures - Business Structures - Growing as a Business - Whole Lesson - De-Layering

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A good selection of resources for teaching organisational structures. The lesson looks at many key topics such as span of control, chain of command, hierarchy and delegation. The lesson also looks at the pros and cons of tall and flat organisational structures. The lesson also looks at the pros and cons of de-layering. The lesson has clear theory and a number of tasks. The lesson finishes with a fun ‘You Say We Pay’ class plenary. Perfect for teaching the People in Business topic for GCSE Business Studies.
The National Minimum Wage & Mobility of Labour - Economics - Labour Markets - GCSE
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The National Minimum Wage & Mobility of Labour - Economics - Labour Markets - GCSE

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A detailed lesson on the National Minimum Wage and the mobility of labour. This lesson continues with the labour markets and covers two important topics. The lesson starts with key theory on the National Minimum Wage, the PPT looks at the pros and cons of the NMW and introduces the National Living Wage. The lesson includes the latest minimum wage figures and can help bring up a great discussion with your class on how income is distributed across the UK. The lesson then continues by looking at how mobility of labour and the immobility of labour can have a huge impact on the labour market. The lesson looks at both geographical and occupational mobility and immobility of labour. The lesson finishes with numerous questions on the topics covered in the PPT. This lesson is perfect for GCSE Economics and could easily be adapted for A-Level standard.
The Labour Market - Wage Differences / Differentials - Why People are Paid Differently - Economics
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The Labour Market - Wage Differences / Differentials - Why People are Paid Differently - Economics

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A bumper lesson that looks at the many different reasons people are paid different wages / salaries across the country. The lesson looks at key theory from compensating wage, different skill levels, trade unions, discrimination to the elasticity of the supply and demand of labour. The lesson includes relevant examples to help easily explain each wage differential. The lesson builds up to a past exam question where students need to answer why doctors get paid more nurses. A perfect lesson for GCSE Economics and Business Studies and could easily be used / adapted for A-Level lessons.
Poverty - Absolute & Relative Poverty - Causes of Poverty - GCSE Economics - Whole Lesson
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Poverty - Absolute & Relative Poverty - Causes of Poverty - GCSE Economics - Whole Lesson

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A great lesson looking at poverty and the main causes. The lesson also looks at the clear difference between absolute and relative poverty and focuses on worldwide economies and the UK. The lesson has links to numerous short video clips and includes great examples and simple theory. I have includes a lot of different tasks and questions for students to tackle. The lesson also include a nice group work task. This lesson is perfect for GCSE Economics, but could be adapted used for Geography. This lesson could also be adapted for A-Level.
Influences on Exchange Rates - Economics - Appreciation & Depreciation - GCSE - Complete Lesson
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Influences on Exchange Rates - Economics - Appreciation & Depreciation - GCSE - Complete Lesson

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A nice lesson on the main influences on exchange rates. The lesson looks at eight of main influences on an economies exchange rate. The lesson also looks at the difference between appreciation and depreciation of exchange rates. I have included a nice task where students are given one of the eight influences and have to fill in a fact sheet. The lesson concludes with a number of tasks and exam style questions. Perfect for GCSE Economics and Business Studies. The lesson could also be adapted for A-Level.
Labour Market - Wage Differentials - Exam Technique & Key Theory - GCSE Economics - 8 Mark Questions
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Labour Market - Wage Differentials - Exam Technique & Key Theory - GCSE Economics - 8 Mark Questions

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A great lesson that focuses on the wage differentials between doctors and nurses. The lesson is built around the following exam question: Discuss the reasons why doctors are paid more than nurses. The lesson is split into four sections and helps students know how to show 1. Knowledge, 2. Application, 3. Analysis and 4. Evaluation skills. The lesson is a great aid to both a key labour market topic but also a brilliant way of getting students ready for their higher mark exam questions. A perfect resource for GCSE Economics and possibly Business Studies. The lesson could be adapted for A-Level Economics.
Factors Influencing International Competitiveness - Economics - Productivity Globally - GCSE
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Factors Influencing International Competitiveness - Economics - Productivity Globally - GCSE

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This lesson looks at six of the main factors that can influence how competitive an economy can be. The six main influences are productivity, inflation, exchange rates, tax rates, infrastructure and cost of doing business. Each influence is covered nice detail and include examples. The lesson complete with a nice group work task where students have to consider 3 - 4 policies that the UK government could implement to help make the country more competitive. Students need to look at the pros and cons of each policy and the likely short and long term implications of your policies. A great lesson for GCSE Economics and Business Studies. This lesson could also be adapted for A-Level.
Break Even Analysis - Calculations, Theory & Graphs - Business Finance - A-Level / GCSE
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Break Even Analysis - Calculations, Theory & Graphs - Business Finance - A-Level / GCSE

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A really detailed lesson (that could easily span over 2-3 lessons) on break-even. The lesson looks at the key theory behind break-even and how it is calculated. The lesson has loads of tasks throughout and gets students to complete tables, graphs and formulas to calculate a businesses break-even point. A great lesson includes a student handout which can be printed and used alongside the overall lesson PPT. The lesson includes examples and great revision tips on a potentially difficult financial topic. Perfect for both A-Level and GCSE Business Studies.
Franchises / Franchising - Pros & Cons of Using a Franchise - Business Studies - AS-Level
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Franchises / Franchising - Pros & Cons of Using a Franchise - Business Studies - AS-Level

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A detailed lesson on franchises. The lesson is targeted for AS / A-Level Business Studies students. The lesson looks at the pros and cons of the franchise model and what it may mean to entrepreneurs and the various pros and cons. The lesson also includes a detailed look at how McDonalds operates into franchising model. I have included a nice starter quiz and a detailed worksheet to help consolidate the learning from the PPT. This lesson is aimed at AS / A-Level Business Studies students but the lesson could be adapted for GCSE Business Studies.
A-Level Economics - How to Answer a 25 Mark Question - Is Economic Growth Always Good?
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A-Level Economics - How to Answer a 25 Mark Question - Is Economic Growth Always Good?

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This concise and clear PPT allows students to work through an exam style essay question. Students will understand how to structure a 25-mark essay based exam question through the skills of knowledge, analysis, application and evaluation. They will learn how construct PECAN PIE paragraphs and how to access all AO’s effectively. The lesson is centered around the following question: Is Economic Growth Always Good for an Economy? This lesson will work perfectly after covering economic growth in either year 1 or year 2 of macroeconomics. I have also included a corresponding worksheet, where students need to highlight, and peer mark an existing exam answer, whilst highlighting which AO’s have been met and how the answer could be improved. I have also included a nice PECAN PIE template for exam assistance for this and future questions. I have also included a simple key theory sheet which can be given out to students to help them access the question. The lesson includes a nice starter, main and plenary task. This lesson could easily stretch over 2 hours.
Aggregate Demand, Consumption & The Level of Economic Activity - A-Level Macroeconomics / Economics
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Aggregate Demand, Consumption & The Level of Economic Activity - A-Level Macroeconomics / Economics

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A detailed extension of aggregate demand theory and a detailed look at the consumption function and MPC. Perfect for year 2 A-Level macroeconomics. Main Aim: Students will expand their theory of AD and look at how consumption can be looked to through both the consumption function and MPC. Students will also look at the Multiplier concept. This lesson covers the following areas: Consumption The consumption function and graph Marginal propensity to consume (MPC) Influences on MPC The multiplier effect The reserve multiplier. The lesson concludes with exam-based questions on a news article. This lesson could easily last 2 hours.
Introduction to Economics & Economic Systems Lesson - GCSE Economics
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Introduction to Economics & Economic Systems Lesson - GCSE Economics

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This in-depth and engaging PPT has many tasks and key terms and economic theory throughout. The lesson helps introduce microeconomics and the different economic systems. The lesson gives good examples and lots of challenges throughout to make this lesson accessible and engaging. Main Aim: Students will understand the different economic systems, the key difference with needs and wants, the difference between goods and services and the main roles of consumers, producers and governments.
Employment & Unemployment - Year 2 A-Level Macro Economics - Whole Lesson
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Employment & Unemployment - Year 2 A-Level Macro Economics - Whole Lesson

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An in-depth look at how unemployment can impact an economy. This lesson looks at voluntary and involuntary unemployment in a lot of detail. Lesson Aim: Students will understand the different types, consequences and impact of unemployment to an economy. The lesson covers the following topics: The Causes of Real Wage Unemployment The Natural Rate of Unemployment Factors Determining the Natural Rate of Unemployment Reducing the Natural Rate of Unemployment NAIRU The Consequences of Unemployment Hysteresis & Unemployment The lesson includes exam style questions, examples, diagrams, a research task and a fun end of lesson game. This detailed PPT will easily last 2 hours and will give students a real understanding of how unemployment impacts an economy.
The Factors of Production (Land, Labour, Capital & Enterprise) - GCSE Economics
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The Factors of Production (Land, Labour, Capital & Enterprise) - GCSE Economics

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This detailed and engaging PPT covers the four factors of production (land, labour, capital and enterprise) and how they need to work together and often be combined. The lesson also covers how the factors of production can be improved and how this can impact firms. The lesson includes lots of engaging tasks, key theory, homework tasks and relevant examples. Main Aim: Students will understand the four factors of production; Land, Labour, Capital and Enterprise. Students will also understand how the factors of production can be combined.
The Economic Problem - GCSE Economics
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The Economic Problem - GCSE Economics

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This detailed and engaging PPT covers the economic problem. The lesson reflects on how the economic problem impacts consumers, producers and governments. It also looks at sustainability and choices. The lesson also looks at the 3 key questions linked to the economic problem; what to produce, for whom to produce and when to produce. The lesson includes lots of engaging tasks, key theory, tasks and relevant examples. Main Aim: Students will understand the main economic problem. Students will understand the 3 main questions linked to the economic problem, what is sustainability and how it can impact consumers, producers and governments.
Economic Systems & Public & Private Organisations
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Economic Systems & Public & Private Organisations

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This detailed and engaging PPT covers economic systems (groups) and the difference between public and private organisations. The lesson looks at the pros and cons of the different economic systems; planned and free market. The lesson also looks at the main difference between public and private organisations and how their aims can differ. The lesson includes lots of engaging tasks, video links, key theory and relevant examples. Main Aim: Students will understand the what interdependence means, the different economic system; (planned, free market and mixed economies) and the difference between private and public organisations.
Economic Systems & Factors of Production Overview / Re-Cap Tasks
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Economic Systems & Factors of Production Overview / Re-Cap Tasks

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This detailed and engaging PPT will help students re-cap and revise key theory from economic systems and the factors of production. The lesson includes a great A3 revision sheet, key exam question practice and an interactive research task perfect for homework. It also includes a bonus Word Doc worksheet covering many questions. Main Aim: Students will re-cap and complete tasks to fully cover the main economic systems, goods and services and the factors of production.
Demand Revision / Overview Lesson - A3 Worksheets & Research Task
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Demand Revision / Overview Lesson - A3 Worksheets & Research Task

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This lesson helps students complete many tasks linked to demand and PED. The lesson will help retrieve and re-cap on essential theory and tasks. This is the perfect lesson to cover after Demand has been covered in class. The lesson also include a detailed research / independent study task - perfect for homework. Main Aim: Students will re-cap and revise the key theory of demand and price elasticity of demand (PED). Students will cover three A3 revision sheets that covers all the key questions linked to demand. Students will practise demand curves, calculations and analyse the most important factors of demand. Students can also complete a detailed research task on demand.
Specialisation & Division of Labour - Revision / Re-Cap Economics Lesson
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Specialisation & Division of Labour - Revision / Re-Cap Economics Lesson

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Students will re-cap and revise all the key theory with this bumper lesson based around specialisation and division of labour. The lesson includes: A3 double sided revision sheet Homework / research task Group work lesson based around making boxes Main Aim: Students will re-cap and revise key theory on specialisation and division of labour. The lesson includes a double A3 revision sheet and a homework research task. The lesson also includes resources for a specialisation group work task.