The exam board for this course will be Pearson Edexcel and the course code is 1BS0.

Theme 1: Investigating small business (50% 1 hour and 45 min exam - 90 marks)

Theme 2: Building a business (50% 1 hour and 45 min exam - 90 marks)

(50% 1 hour and 45 min exam - 90 marks)

Content Overview

● Topic 1.1 Enterprise and entrepreneurship

● Topic 1.2 Spotting a business opportunity

● Topic 1.3 Putting a business idea into practice

● Topic 1.4 Making the business effective

● Topic 1.5 Understanding external influences on business

Assessment overview

The paper is divided into three sections:

Section A: 35 marks, Section B: 30 marks, Section C: 25 marks

The paper will consist of calculations, multiple-choice, short-answer and extended-writing questions

Questions in Sections B and C will be based on business contexts given in a source booklet

Calculators may be used in the examination

(50% 1 hour and 45 min exam - 90 marks)

Content Overview

● Topic 2.1 Growing the business

● Topic 2.2 Making marketing decisions

● Topic 2.3 Making operational decisions

● Topic 2.4 Making financial decisions

● Topic 2.5 Making human resource decisions

Assessment overview

The paper is divided into three sections:

Section A: 35 marks, Section B: 30 marks, Section C: 25 marks

The paper will consist of calculations, multiple-choice, short-answer and extended-writing questions

Questions in Sections B and C will be based on business contexts given in a source booklet

Calculators may be used in the examination

Recommended materials: Revision guide and exam practice workbook

Tips: Read content, produce revision resources, practice exam questions

Resources: Available on Google Classroom, the student shared area, various websites, revision guide, work completed both paper-based and electronic

Use the Personal Learning Checklist to determine where strengths and weaknesses are and revisit this consistently