Context

AQA A Level Business Studies (New specification 7138) helps students:

• To study key contemporary developments such as digital technology, impact of business on the environment, business ethics, modern workplace practices and global strategy. 

• Real-life skills Learners will develop real-world knowledge and practical skills to analyse data, think critically about issues and make informed decisions – all of which are essential for further study and employment. 

• Assessment includes consistent question types, command words and follow the same structure across all papers. The question types will drive skills such as application, analysis, problem- solving and decision-making. Real-life case studies will be used and all questions will be asked within business contexts. 

Suggested reading

New AQA A Level exam board specification number 7138  https://www.aqa.org.uk/news/as-a-level-business-accredited-teaching-from-2026 (when you get onto the AQA site - click on the link below the image) 

http://business.timesonline.co.uk 

http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/related_reports/entrepreneurs/ 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money

http://www.economist.com/

http://www.businessweek.com/

http://www.reuters.com

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business

http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/

http://www.thetimes100.co.uk

Suggested tasks

You also need to be aware of what is going on in the business and financial world. Read relevant online magazines and watch business television programmes.     

Task 1: News reports from quality newspapers and sites such as the BBC play an important part in your knowledge and understanding of the A Level Business syllabus. Choose ONE of the topics below and carry out some research. Type up (or write) two sides of A4 summarising the latest developments of your chosen topic (1 hour):

Topic 1 - How the war in Iran is affecting business in the UK (is it only about oil?)

Topic 2 - The trade war between the United States and China

Topic 3 - Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) take out jobs in the next 5-10 years? Which jobs or parts of our jobs can AI    replace?

Task 2: time to catch up on some GCSE Business key terminology and AQA math skills you need for next year (2 hours)

We will do some retrieval practice in September to see what you rememebr from the rbidging course ans these tasks.

       a) Key terminology -  spend time going through the GCSE Business key words, use the flashcards on this link https://quizlet.com/gb/558171880/gcse-aqa-business-key-terms-flash-cards/ 

      b)  Financial literacy - spend time going through the GCSE Business calculations, use the flashcards on this link https://quizlet.com/gb/483625978/gcse-business-calculations-set-flash-cards/

Good luck getting ready for September. 

Mr Hauptfleisch & Mrs Errington