Setting There is no setting in Business Studies and classes are taught in mixed ability groups. As this is a new, dynamic subject to all students previous knowledge is less important than a genuine interest and motivation to succeed in a vibrant and relevant learning environment. Assessment We follow the Edexcel Business Studies GCSE (2BS01). This specification consists of three units which are assessed at various stages throughout the course; UNIT Date Percentage of Course 1 Introduction to June of Year 11 25% – Business 2 Controlled March of Year 11 25% – Assessment 3 Building a June of Year 11 50% – Business Units 1 and 3 are examination based and build on case study and data response style questioning. Unit 2 provides students with an opportunity to research a piece of controlled assessment work based around a question of their choice. Regular assessment and revision sessions are used to monitor and consolidate student progress and ensure the appropriate skills are in place. Support The Business Studies department weekly revision sessions on a mutually agreed lunchtime for GCSE students. There is always a Business Studies teacher available at other times and extra help can be easily arranged. The use of pro-active and up to date resources as well as relevant business visits also help to make this a truly real life subject. Useful Websites are all very informative and up to date. As well as a full range of past papers and resources on FRONTER. Home Learning Students should expect to be set at least one home learning per week, which should take approximately 45 minutes to complete. This will often be research based. Subject Leader Contact If you have any queries regarding GCSE Business Studies please contact Mr S. Varey through the school office or via email, DT: Product Design Setting There are no sets in DT: Product Design and the students are arranged in mixed ability
Setting There is no setting in Business Studies and classes are taught in mixed ability groups. As this is a new, dynamic subject to all students previous knowledge is less important than a genuine interest and motivation to succeed in a vibrant and relevant learning environment. Assessment We follow the Edexcel Business Studies GCSE (2BS01). This specification consists of three units which are assessed at various stages throughout the course; UNIT Date Percentage of Course 1 – Introduction to Business June of Year 11 25% 2 – Controlled Assessment March of Year 11 25% 3 – Building a Business June of Year 11 50% Units 1 and 3 are examination based and build on case study and data response style questioning. Unit 2 provides students with an opportunity to research a piece of controlled assessment work based around a question of their choice. Regular assessment and revision sessions are used to monitor and consolidate student progress and ensure the appropriate skills are in place. Support The Business Studies department weekly revision sessions on a mutually agreed lunchtime for GCSE students. There is always a Business Studies teacher available at other times and extra help can be easily arranged. The use of pro-active and up to date resources as well as relevant business visits also help to make this a truly real life subject. Useful Websites are all very informative and up to date. As well as a full range of past papers and resources on FRONTER. Home Learning Students should expect to be set at least one home learning per week, which should take approximately 45 minutes to complete. This will often be research based. Subject Leader Contact If you have any queries regarding GCSE Business Studies please contact Mr S. Varey through the school office or via email, DT: Product Design Setting There are no sets in DT: Product Design and the students are arranged in mixed ability
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