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Marlwood School

Business Studies

Vision

The economy functions all around us and is unavoidable and so we believe it is vital for students to study Business. The intent of our curriculum is to develop confident students who will enter the workforce with the knowledge of how the ever changing economy (personal, national and global) functions and how the world of work operates in order to help set the foundations for them to experience a successful career.

The Business Studies Curriculum @ Marlwood

Curriculum Overview 

KS4 Curriculum Yr10-11

Business Studies : From options booklet

Exam Board: EDEXCEL

Exam weighting: 100% Examination

Assessment:

In Business, students are taught a linear course and assessed at the end of  Year 11 with two external exams each for 90 minutes. 

  • Paper 1: Investigating small business
  • Paper 2: Building a Business
  • 50% weighting each
  • Each paper is a mix of multiple choice, short answers and long answer questions.

Knowledge organisers / vocabulary list

There are 10 knowledge organisers and a vocabulary list available in pupils google classrooms.

Career pathways

Business Advisor, Business Development, Investment Banker, Project Manager, Financial Advisor, Build your own Business (Self Employed)

Useful Links and resourcing

https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/seneca-certified-resources/business-gcse-edexcel/

https://www.tutor2u.net/business

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/z98snbk

Support for students and parents

GCSEPod

Google classroom for the student has key terms lists, knowledge organisers, exam guidance support, 3 textbooks and revision lists.