Ratio Analysis- Profitability

The resource includes three complementary documents. The main activity provides students with structured tasks that guide them through calculating, interpreting and analysing key profitability ratios using a realistic business context. An adapted version provides additional scaffolding for learners who require greater support, including more structured guidance and accessible tasks. A glossary is also included to support students with key business and financial terminology.

The activities encourage students to move beyond simply calculating ratios and develop their ability to interpret financial information, identify trends and use evidence to make business judgements.

The resource is particularly useful for Business Management and Business Studies lessons covering ratio analysis, financial performance and profitability. It can be used for individual work, paired activities, guided practice or as a differentiated classroom task.

The materials are suitable for teachers looking to provide meaningful differentiation while maintaining a common learning focus across different learner needs.