Attributes of a Most Able Learner in Enterprise

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.

Learners who excel in Business should be able to:

Barrier to learning Reasonable adjustment
Business vocabulary

Learners should be able to accurately and confidently use business vocabulary.

 T3 words are explicitly taught in relevant lessons and learners keep a dictionary in their workbooks where they then use the word in a sentence to demonstrate understanding.  This word(s) should then be used accurately in their work.
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.

 Homework in year 11 involves learners highlighting and annotating case studies before they then attempt a series of questions.  This will be modelled to learners throughout the course as and where relevant, and an example is included with the homework to show the depth needed. Keep learning tasks are available on Google Classrooms (Year 10) and in homework books (Year 11) for learners to extend their learning beyond the classrooms. This includes books to read, podcasts to listen to as well as TV programme and films they could watch.
Include context

Learners should be able to refer to the case studies and use the information given to support their answers.

 Where words could be changed to include context then these words will be highlighted.  Model answers will also be used with learners discussing where the context is or where it is lacking as well as doing this through peer marking.
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.

 

 Retrieval practice questions are designed, where possible to link topics together, both from previous lessons and to future lessons not yet studied.

Exam practice questions in year 11 will also include synoptic questions where relevant.
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.

 

 In year 11 practice questions throughout the curriculum will be given individualised feedback.  Homework and assessments will also include practice questions where relevant, again with personalised feedback.