Sentence Starter handouts for Edexcel A-Level Business students who are struggling with exam structures

Two complete lessons that allow students to create their own product while revising Edexcel GCSE and A-Level Theme 1 topics

This is a template for students to revise with that highlights: The definitions of the keywords in a topic. The benefits and drawbacks of the topic for analysis purposes. The other topics that this can link to in the spec for building synoptic links. This is a revision technique that my students have been loving and has really helped improve their analysis!

This year, to get students used to building a chain of analysis, I have been doing this as a washing line structure with pipe cleaners and washing up pegs. It has been working really well, so I have created a worksheet version of this for students to get used to and picture how to build a chain of analysis in a memorable way. Each part of the washing line has a component of BLT: Because, Leading to and Therefore, with a impact section to get the students to understand to include the impact on the business. Great for printing out and revision!

This is a worksheet that can be attached to any case study helping students to build and identify the MOPS for the evaluation. The visual image of the mop helps students visualise this in their assessments and makes this memorable with boxes that can be re-used to write the MOPS in.

This powerpoint provides training and information for teachers in secondary and Further Education on how to support Muslim students during Ramadan. The dates relate to 2021, however the information in this will relate to students no matter what year. This is suitable for trainee teachers, qualified teachers and all school staff. The training is provided with in-slide content warnings as well as a breakdown on what Ramadan is and how it impacts on Muslim students.

This powerpoint has templates for keychain flashcards that can be given to students to help them remember the exam structure for the GCE Edexcel Business exam. There is additional tips for coping with exam pressure within the flashcards and detailed information about the exam: length, number of exams. My students have really benefited from this and have started to use the top tips- especially when it comes to the managing stress in exams tips.

A template to help build accountable think pair share in classes with step by step guides for students

Revision Monopoly Board template

Sentence starters for exam questions for GCSE Edexcel Business students for students struggling with exam structure

A poster showing ways for Business Studies to tackle Antisemitism

Resources for a display board showcasing media resources (Shows, Podcasts and Books) that are recommended for Business Students. The title of the display board is ‘Busflix’ as a play on words for ‘Netflix’. These have all been read, listened to and watched by my students and recommended by students and teachers across the department. Many cover topics on all specifications- while engaging students into the subject through their interests such as fashion, gaming and football.

Powerpoint templates showing the breakdown of the lessons. Suitable for vocational and exam subjects.

A quiz that can be used as a starter activity for form time or Business Studies showcasing women in business. The slide has statements describing a business woman without the title of the company (to not give it away!) with factual statements about their business accomplishments. The second slide has the answers on. This is a fun activity that my class really enjoyed. The girls were very motivated, while the boys saw business from a different perspective.

A quiz that can be used as a starter activity for form time or Business Studies showcasing Disabled people in business. The slide has statements describing a Disabled business person without the title of the company (to not give it away!) with factual statements about their business accomplishments. The second slide has the answers on. This is a fun activity that my class really enjoyed.

A quiz that can be used as a starter activity for form time or Business Studies showcasing LGBTQ+ People in business. The slide has statements describing a LGBTQ+ business person without the title of the company (to not give it away!) with factual statements about their business accomplishments. The second slide has the answers on. This is a fun activity that my class really enjoyed.

This is an advent calendar that can be embedded into powerpoints that can have starter activities. The dates have been left blank in order for you to input your own dates so this can be used year upon year. However, there is an activity in each box for you, which follow a generic pattern which can be used in any level of Business Studies subject. My class loved this last year and were always excited to see what the next days activity was.

This revision activity is a maze where students can match numbers (that you write) to the questions (that you write) and then use the code breaker to find the missing word.

A quiz that can be used as a starter activity for form time or Business Studies showcasing Black people in business. The slide has statements describing a Black business person without the title of the company (to not give it away!) with factual statements about their business accomplishments. The second slide has the answers on. This is a fun activity that my class really enjoyed.

A poster celebrating the contribution of Hindus to the Business world to celebrate Holi