There are two different assessment tasks which cover section 2.3. of the Edexcel GCSE Business Studies 9-1. The resources is ideal for use as ongoing assessment, end of topic assessment or homework. Complete with Edexcel standard mark schemes to support the assessment of pupils. The front sheet of the assessment allows for targets to be set by the teacher, student and their peers in an easy to do format. Check out the assessment bundle I have also uploaded as it is cheaper to buy in bulk than 1 at a time.

A Branding lesson which starts with the students undertaking a taste test - the Pepsi challenge. You will need to get the products for this. To add a twist to this I swapped the Pepsi for Coca-Cola so the students could then think about why they are attracted to the outside rather than the inside. This led to some in depth discussion. It then looks at building chains of analysis whilst looking at the pros and cons of branding. A really interesting and engaging lesson which helps to develop students depth of thinking.

A GCSE Location lesson based around Eastenders. The idea of the lesson is rooted in Learning Study where learning variables are turned off and on with the whole picture being brought together at the end of the lesson as consolidation. The lesson focuses around students locating new businesses based on new information, the information is as follows: Proximity to Customers Cost of Land Infrastructure Competition Skilled/Unskilled Workers All factors as one. The idea of the lesson is to provide discussion around what the students considered when locating and why they considered it. The end activity enables students to make a rational decision about if location is important or not.