Attributes of a Most Able Learner in Business
A Most Able learner is someone whose progress exceeds age related expectations and has the capacity to achieve or perform at the highest levels.
In Business, a Most Able learner is one who has a heightened interest for the subject which is reflected in both their written and verbal communications. They will possess an efficient memory and application of knowledge in order to solve business problems in a highly productive manner. They will also be able to make synoptic links throughout topics as well as demonstrate high level analysis and evaluative skills.
Overall. Most Able learners in Business possess a curiosity and passion for learning both in and outside of the classrooms. They want to know how Business works in the real-world and enjoy reading and exploring independently.
Learning Outside of the Classroom
We strongly recommend extra reading sound the subject of business, either generally or with specific links to the topics we are teaching in lessons. There are also lots of business related films and TV programmes that learners could engage with.
TV examples include:
- Dragon’s Den
- The Apprentice
- Inside the Factory
Film examples include:
- The Founder
- The Social Network
- Joy
A range of other films, programmes, websites, podcasts and books can be found on the ‘keep learning’ task sheet that is available in learners’ home learning books.
OCR Revision Guides for Key Stage 4
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Paper 1 – Business Activity, Marketing and People
Paper 2 – Operations, Finance and Influences on business
GCSE Business Revision – Here you will find links to knowledge organisers, flash cards, revision guides, videos and practice questions to help you with your revision of each topic.
How We Support Most Able Learners in Lessons
In business, all learners should be given the knowledge they need to develop their understanding of the nature, processes and methods used in business, and be able to carry out different types of skills to answer business questions.
As a discipline, business is a subject that requires reading, writing, analysis and evaluation using case studies – if learners are More Able then they should be supported to take their learning further and to make links between topics, subjects and careers.
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| Business vocabulary
Learners should be able to accurately and confidently use business vocabulary. |
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| Analyse case studies
Learners should be able to highlight and annotate case studies to ensure they understand the business in the question. This will then enable them to accurately answer questions.
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| Include context
Learners should be able to refer to the case studies and use the information given to support their answers. |
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| Synoptic links
Learners should be able to make links between topics and reflect on how one decision can affect multiple other departments within a business.
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| Evaluation
Learners should be able to evaluate different possible options for a business, based on the case study given, and come to a justified decision.
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What Can Parents/Carers Do To Support?
By supporting your child’s passion and enthusiasm for the subject you can help them to develop a deeper understanding of the synoptic links between different business activities. This can be done through:
- Checking all work and homework is completed thoroughly with emphasis on explaining what every point made means for the business.
- Ensuring that regular, weekly revision is taking place of previous topics taught.
- Ensuring revision is taking place for end of topic tests, MCQ’s and end of unit assessments.
- Encourage students to ask for help if they are struggling.
- Encourage students to attend after school revision/catch up sessions.
- Encourage students to complete ‘keep learning’ tasks. Keep Learning Tasks.pdf
Useful Websites
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zpsvr82
http://www.businessed.co.uk/index.php/home/activities/gcse-activities/gcse-activities-topic