Business Studies
| Subject: | Business Studies |
| Contact: | Mrs A Watts |
Overview
At Key Stage 5, we follow the AQA Business syllabus (7131/7132). By taking a holistic approach to the subject, we demonstrate the interrelated nature of business using business models, theories and techniques to support analysis of contemporary business issues and situations. The syllabus content is designed to engage students through topics and issues that are relevant in today’s society; students will study key contemporary developments such as digital technology, and business ethics and globalisation, as well as classical business theories such as those of Taylor and Mayo. Throughout KS5, a central focus is on developing and enhancing examination skills at level 3. Students have approximately nine lessons per fortnight taught by Mrs Watts.
Curriculum content
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Assessment components
AS
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Paper 1: Business 1 |
Paper 2: Business 2 |
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What’s assessed 1 – 6 above |
What’s assessed 1 – 6 above |
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How is it assessed Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 80 marks 50% of AS |
How is it assessed Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 80 marks 50% of AS |
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Questions Section A – 10 multiple choice questions worth 10 marks Section B – short answer questions worth approximately 20 marks Section C – two data response stimuli with questions worth approximately 25 marks |
Questions One compulsory case study consisting of approximately seven questions |
A-level
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Paper 1: Business 1 |
Paper 2: Business 2 |
Paper 3: Business 3 |
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What’s assessed All content above |
What’s assessed All content above |
What’s assessed All content above |
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How is it assessed Written exam: 2 hours 100 marks 33.3% of A-level |
How is it assessed Written exam: 2 hours 100 marks 33.3% of A-level |
How is it assessed Written exam: 2 hours 100 marks 33.3% of A-level |
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Questions Section A – 15 multiple choice questions worth 15 marks Section B – short answer questions worth 35 marks Section C and D – two essay questions (choice of one from two for each section) worth approximately 25 marks each |
Questions Three data response compulsory questions worth approximately 33 marks each and made up of three or four part questions |
Questions One compulsory case study followed by approximately six questions |
Enrichment opportunities
Business exam skills support : Wednesdays 3-4pm
Business Controlled Assessment Support : Mondays 3-4pm
Useful websites to support learning
| BBC Bitesize | website |
| Tutor 2 U | website |
| AQA exam Board website | website |
| WJEC / CBAC exam board website | website |
