GCSE BUSINESS

In Year 10 students will begin a two year programme of study that throws them into the world of business, covered in 2 units.

Students will learn about a full range of business issues and topics in this exciting course. Students will become skilled at business decision making, being creative, working with numbers, communicating and working as part of team. Students will have the opportunity to work on real world business case studies to understand how organisations tackle problems in order to achieve success. This engages students to grasp theoretical issues in a practical environment. The subject is extremely interactive and we use a range of teaching methods that engage our students and allow them to express their ideas in an environment that is conducive to achievement. GCSE Business provides the ideal gateway to study A Level Business and/or A Level Economics. The course could lead to careers in accountancy, law, journalism, marketing or the leisure and tourism industry.

How will you beassessed?

Paper 1 – Theme 1: Investigating small business

Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes, 90 marks.

50% of the total GCSE.

Multiple choice, calculation, short-answer and extended-writing questions.

There are three sections in the paper. Each section starts with multiple choice questions, moving to short answer questions and ending with extended writing.

Sections B and C are based on real life, relevant business contexts and examples.

You should consider this option if …

Paper 2 – Theme 2: Building a business

Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes, 90 marks.

50% of the total GCSE.

Multiple choice, calculation, short-answer and extended-writing questions.

There are three sections in the paper. Each section starts with multiple choice questions, moving to short answer questions and ending with extended writing.

Sections B and C are based on real life, relevant business contexts and examples.

 You want to understand how businesses and the wider economy works

 You are interested in being an entrepreneur, working for a business and understanding economic decisions.

For more information see Mr Lawfull clawfull@cherwellschool.org