Business Studies

Assessment

Students will compile work in folders in accordance with the 6th Form work policy and must bring these to every lesson. There will be a folder for all students studying Business Core and a further folder for those studying Business Diploma. Course structure focuses on knowledge acquisition whilst continually building on prior knowledge, creating meaningful schema throughout. We make explicit links between the theory and examples learned in different units to support students’ learning. Where applicable, topics will be modelled using real-life business scenarios relevant to specific industries and local, national and global business markets. Assessments have also been structured in a way that allow students to build on knowledge and skills systematically, ranging from recall tests, case studies and examinations. A range of DNAs are used at the start of every lesson focusing on knowledge recall; these reflect best practice in terms of regular knowledge reviews. Vocabulary is taught explicitly and with a clear focus on Business. Students are given opportunities to develop and use Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary for every unit of work. We expect students to think and use meta-cognition. We use individual thinking time, paired and group discussions to achieve this. There will be a clear focus on developing student writing skills and literacy to support their completion of the course. We model how to write, using LSS planning documents: SPOs and GSTs. These are based on the excellent resources found in ‘The Writing Revolution’. Exemplar answers and examiner reports are used in lessons to demonstrate theoretical understanding of the unit, supplemented by examination practice using past papers. Students will learn how to interpret data and undertake research to identify relevant material and use this effectively in their work for both examination and coursework assessments. The challenge of a lesson will be the exploration of a topic in more detail and the application of the topic to unfamiliar questions. Prep is completed weekly. This may link to previous lessons; be preparation for future lessons; or be linked to upcoming coursework or examinations. Unit 1 - Exploring Business Unit 1 Assignment 1: 3 x Portfolio assessments with written focus: Portfolio assessment 1: Write a report on the features of a chosen business. Portfolio assessment 2: Write a report identifying the stakeholders of a chosen business and how each stakeholder influences the business. Portfolio assessment 3: Write a report discussing the main aims and objectives, mission statement, vision and values of chosen business. We are working towards: Unit 1 Assignment 1 - Assessed coursework submitted in Week 11. Do Now Activities to focus on recall at the start of lessons. Weekly homework submitted via Google classroom. Unit 1 Assignment 2 3 x Portfolio assessments with written focus: Portfolio assessment 4: Write a report discussing how the external environment influences a chosen business. Portfolio assessment 5: Write a SWOT analysis of a chosen business. Portfolio assessment 6: Explore how the market structure and influences on demand and supply affect the pricing and the output decisions for a chosen business. We are working towards: Unit 1 Assignment 2 - Assessed coursework submitted in Week 21. Do Now Activities to focus on recall at the start of lessons. Weekly homework submitted via Google classroom. Unit 1 Assignment 3 1 x portfolio assessment with written focus: Portfolio assessment 7. Write a report investigating the role and contribution of innovation and enterprise to the success of a chosen business. We are working towards: Unit 1 Assignment 2 - Assessed coursework submitted in Week 25. Do Now Activities to focus on recall at the start of lessons. Weekly homework submitted via Google classroom. Unit 2 - Developing a marketing campaign Half Term 1 HFC assessment Portfolio 1 - Starlight classics past paper ( Activity B only) In class: DNA at the beginning of every lesson Low stakes quizzing Modelling of high quality exam answers Mock and “mini mock” practice papers Half Term 2 Portfolio 2: Fantastical gaming research task (Rationale) Portfolio 2: Fantastical gaming mini mock (Mix of activity A and B) In class: DNA at the beginning of every lesson Low stakes quizzing Modelling of high quality exam answers Mock and “mini mock” practice papers Half Term 3 Portfolio 3: Rebecca's artisan ice cream DNA at the beginning of every lesson Low stakes quizzing Modelling of high quality exam answers Mock and “mini mock” practice papers Half Term Portfolio 5=: Mock exam paper (activity A and B) In class: DNA at the beginning of every lesson Low stakes quizzing Modelling of high quality exam answers Mock and “mini mock” practice papers Half Term 5 - Exam and switch to Unit 8 Unit 8: Portfolio 1 - Logic is expanding In class: Do Now activity to focus on recall at the start of lessons. Weekly homework submitted via Google classroom. Unit 3 -Personal business finance Half Term 1 This unit will be externally assessed, meaning, you will sit an exam. See intent at the top. I will remember by undertaking daily DNAs, weekly short answer tests etc Portfolio 1: Section A recap test - I will be undertaking a recap test on sections A1 to A3; I will be tested on small short answer questions as well as some longer answer questions to help with my understanding of the examination format Portfolio 2: Section A and Section B recap test - Continuing with the journey I have been taking, I will take a test that takes elements of section A (possibly areas of development) and sections B1 - B4. This is so that we reinforce what we have learnt as well as demonstrate our current academic position. Unit 8 Recruitment and Selection Process Unit 8 Assignment 1 Do Now activity to focus on recall at the start of lessons. Weekly homework submitted via Google classroom. Unit 8 Task 1 - Assessed Coursework submitted in Week 14. 2 X portfolio assessments with written focus - 1. Explain how Tesco recruits and selects giving reasons for their processes. 2. Explain how and why Tesco adheres to recruitment processes which are ethical and comply with current employment law. Unit 8 Assignment 2 Unit 8 Task 2 - Assessed Coursework portfolio submitted in Week 22. DNA to focus on recall at the start of lessons. Portfolio pieces and review