Welcome to the Course!
FREE PREVIEWSuggested Learning Plan
Key Terms - Glossary
What to Expect in the Exam
FREE PREVIEWTypes of Exam Questions and Exam Paper Structure
Command Words
FREE PREVIEWStructure of Exam Paper
Calculator Regulations
An introduction to Quantitative Skills
FREE PREVIEWFormula Sheet
How to Answer Exam Questions
FREE PREVIEWHow to Answer State, Give, Define and Identify Questions
How to Answer Calculate Questions
How to Answer Outline Questions
How to Answer Explain Questions
How to Answer Discuss Questions
How to Answer Analyse Questions
How to Answer Justify Questions
How to Answer Evaluate Questions
1.1.1 The dynamic nature of business
1.1.1 Quiz - The dynamic nature of business
1.1.2 Risk and reward
1.1.2 Quiz - Risk and Reward
1.1.3 The role of business enterprise
1.1.3 Quiz - The role of business enterprise
1.1. Practice Exam Questions - Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
1.1 Practice Exam Questions
1.1 Practice Exam Questions - Answers
1.1 Summary Notes
1.1 Checklist of Learning Objectives
1.2.1 Customer needs
1.2.1 Quiz - Customer needs
1.2.2 Market Research
1.2.2 Quiz - Market Research
1.2.3 Market Segmentation
1.2.3 Quiz - Market Segmentation
1.2.4 The Competitive Environment
1.2.4 Quiz - The Competitive Environment
1.2 Practice Exam Questions - Spotting a Business Opportunity
1.2 Practice Exam Questions
1.2 Practice Exam Questions - Answers
1.2 Summary Notes
1.2 Checklist of Learning Objectives
Everything you need to successfully study for Theme 1 of GCSE Business (Edexcel).
Engaging, short pre-recorded videos providing clear explanations of all areas of the curriculum for Theme 1 with supporting examples and practice questions. Each video lesson is supported by summary notes which include the key points, as well as core examples.
There is a lot of focus on how to answer the different types of exam questions which is crucial for maximising marks in GCSE Business. Video lessons walkthrough attempting exam type questions with tips and advice. Each topic video lesson is followed by a quiz that comprises questions enabling students to practice what has been learnt. All quiz questions are automatically marked and full feedback is provided. There are also packs of past exam questions themed by topic and a mock exam with suggested answers and exam tips.
Experienced tutor support available for 2 years.
Full access to course and tutor support for 2 years
The course is structured into main topics, with a video lesson for each sub-topic. A quiz with automatically marked questions and feedback is included after each video lesson. These are completed online. There are also additional practice exam questions to be completed with pen and paper to emulate the exam environment. Student Summary Notes are provided for each topic, summarising the material in the video lesson. You may find it useful to register for the 'Free Preview' to see the structure of the course. The 'Welcome to the Course' video (which is available on the Free Preview) also gives a useful insight into what is included in the course.
Tutor support is available via email. We will get back to you asap, usually within a few hours.
You will gain immediate access to the course as soon as you complete your purchase.
Standard access to the course is for two years (730 days) from the date of purchase. Please contact us to discuss any requests for extended access.
No. You will have full access to the course as soon as you purchase and are free to complete it as and when you choose. A suggested learning plan is provided as a guide for completing the full GCSE course (Themes 1 and 2) in one year (30 weeks) or two years (60 weeks) but is entirely optional.
Absolutely. Access to any of our courses is secured and can only be accessed by those enrolled on the course through a registered email address and password. We have not enabled any discussions so no learner can communicate with other learners. We use the dedicated Thinkific learning platform meaning you will only see your own course content. No annoying adverts.
The course is designed as an online course. Some resources, such as practice exam questions, are downloadable and may be printed out so you can attempt them as you would in the exam. Some reference resources, such as formulae, are also downloadable and printable. However, as an online course, not all resources are downloadable such as the video lessons. You are, though, able to access them online 24 hours a day and can re-visit any resource as many times as you like.
No. The course is designed as an online course and can be completed entirely online. However, you may find it helpful to print some of the resources, such as exam questions if you wanted to replicate the exam environment. This is entirely up to you.
This course provides the learning content for Theme 1 of GCSE Business (Edexcel). GCSE Business (Edexcel) includes two themes (Theme 1 and Theme 2) so you will also need to cover the content in Theme 2. To gain the GCSE Business (Edexcel) qualification you will need to sit the relevant exams. These exams are not included in this course and you will need to arrange them yourself.
