Level 1 / 2 exam prep and survivial guide Business Studies Level 1 / 2 exam prep and survivial guide

Todays Lesson Objective ……..

Working In a small group No words allowed at this stage you are to communicate on the sheet of paper how exams make you feel ????

How to survive a Business Studies Exam

Opening Task How do you feel about exams …. Using the piece of paper in front of you I want you to write 4-5 words about how exams make you feel.

Getting Started … http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z9py97h#zcgcqhv

BBC Bitesize is Great … Lets take a look at how some other students prepare for exams … http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zsvcqhv#z3mwtv4

Your top tips….. Over 2 U Working in Groups of 3 I would like you to spend 5 minutes coming up with your top tips for surviving your business studies Exam …. We will feedback in 5 minutes…

What do the experts say …. Before you even answer any questions you should...... Look at how many marks each exam question is worth and manage your time using this as a guide. Underline key words in the question to make sure you answer the question fully. For essay questions create a mind map plan allowing you to identify links between business concepts and ideas allowing for a more rounded and developed answer.

When answering the BIG questions you should...... Watch out for the key words from the question Make sure you read lots of times the pre release exam material given to you by me Use a lot of yes....but.... statements Look at both sides of the argument Evaluate your answer, give your opinion and explain why

What Key Words Should I be Learning …. Sole Trader Partnership Income Expenditure Public Private Limited Company

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Things to remember … Make sure you know the date of your exam Be sure to find out where you will take your exam Be sure to have a good healthy breakfast Get some good sleep the night before Everything that might come up we have covered in class and you can do it.