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AQA A Level Business
Course introduction and summer work 2020
Teachers:
Mr Bloxham CBloxham@bwsgirls.org – Head of department
Mr Langmann MLangmann@bwsgirls.org
Mrs Kerali PKerali@bwsgirls.org
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Contents
Introduction to the course ..................................................................................................................... 3
Formulae and key data .......................................................................................................................... 4
Models, theories and frameworks ......................................................................................................... 8
Published resources ............................................................................................................................. 10
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Online resources................................................................................................................................... 13
Suggested reading ............................................................................................................................... 14
TV .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Summer work activity 1 ........................................................................................................................ 17
Summer work activity 2 ........................................................................................................................ 18
Summer work activity 3 ........................................................................................................................ 19
Summer work activity 4 ........................................................................................................................ 26
Summer work activity 5 ........................................................................................................................ 27
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Introduction to the course
Welcome to A Level Business. This a linear course comprising of 10 units delivered across 2 years.
In May/June 2022 your final assessments will consist of 3 x 2-hour exam papers of equal value.
Currently we do not offer an AS level of this course and as such you must complete both years of
study to gain a qualification. There is no coursework element.
Link to above resources: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/business/as-and-a-level/business-7131-
7132/specification-at-a-glance
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Formulae and key data
There are several formulae that will be taught and used throughout the course. Unfortunately, you
will not be provided with a formula sheet in your final exams. You will need to memorise the
below formulae and more importantly be able to apply it and interpret the results.
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Link to above resource: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/business/AQA-7131-7132-
FORMULAE.PDF
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Models, theories and frameworks
There are several models, theories and frameworks that are taught throughout the course and it is
important that you understand how to apply and assess their validity in a variety of contexts.
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Link to above resource and detailed notes on each theory:
https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/business/AQA-7131-7132-TG-MTF-HB.PDF
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Published resources
Below are the recommended published resources we refer to throughout the course. You will not
be disadvantaged by not owning any of the following, but they will certainly help with your
independent learning.
Textbooks:
Link to above resources: https://www.aqa.org.uk/resources/business/as-and-a-level/business-
7131-7132/teach/textbooks
10Revision guide:
Link to above resource: https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/secondary-books/as-and-a-
level/business/buar73-as-and-a-level-business-aqa-complete-rev
11Independent learning workbooks:
Link to above resources: https://www.tutor2u.net/business/store/revision-
aids?level=3000&board=2993
12Online resources
As a subject there are a wealth of online resources available to us to use to consolidate and
extend classroom teaching. Below are some of the key resources we regularly refer to:
https://www.senecalearning.com/
https://www.tutor2u.net/business
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlgmShHaQHQ6HH1fq29nK-6cKFYJPzTSz
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business
13Suggested reading
The following are a selection of books that will help you to explore real life business success
stories:
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TV
The following are a selection of television programmes that may help provide some context to
business theory:
16The following pages outline the summer activities that we are asking you to complete before the
new term starts in September.
Summer work activity 1
Using this resource and the embedded links I would like you to explore the AQA site:
Create a new electronic business folder on your laptop/memory stick and download the
following:
o Formulae and key data sheet
o Models, theories and frameworks handbook
o All 3 A Level papers from the 2018 exam series
Then answer the following questions:
1. Describe each of the 3 papers and identify how they are different?
2. How many 25-mark questions will you be expected to answer across all 3 exams and
which papers do they appear in?
3. What is the shortest mark question you will be expected to answer, and which paper does
it appear in?
4. Do certain topics appear in specific exam papers?
5. Which paper has only one large case study insert?
17Summer work activity 2
Go to the following website www.senecalearning.com/
If you have an account log in, if not create one for free with your current school’s email address.
Join my class with the class code: nl2rd732fg
Complete the assignment – Unit 1 introduction
Extension – The entire 2-year course is built into this software. If you continue to work through it,
you will place yourself ahead for when we begin in September.
18Summer work activity 3
Complete the following initial numeracy assessment:
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Summer work activity 4
Please complete the following question. I have provided a structure to help you.
To what extent do you believe that the spread of the coronavirus will negatively impact all
UK businesses.
Paragraph 1 – Discuss a range of businesses that may be negatively impacted and why? What
does it depend on? What might each stage of these consequences go on to lead to? How will it
impact different areas of the business and why?
Paragraph 1 – Discuss a range of businesses that may be positively impacted and why? What does
it depend on? What might each stage of these consequences go on to lead to? How will it impact
different areas of the business and why?
Paragraph 3 – Answer the question. Will all UK businesses be impacted negatively? If not, why and
what might it all depend on? Length of time? Industry? Importer vs exporter? Government
assistance?
26Summer work activity 5
Complete the following research activity. You will need to present your findings to the class at
some point during the 1st term.
1. Select a company
(picking a Public Limited Company (PLC) will make it easier to find information on the
internet).
2. Research some basic facts:
Research the term “Annual Accounts for your chosen PLC”
Download the PDF
Read the chairman’s and CEO message at front of the pack
Look through the pack to find the financial information (Income statement) this will show
the revenue and profit.
Explain the following
What does the business do?
How large is it?
Where is it based?
What are its key objectives? (Hint: look in the Chairman’s statement in the annual report)
3. How successful is it?
Give evidence (Think about numbers: sales revenue, profit, market share etc. and get
facts and figures).
4. Has it become more or less successful over the last few years?
(again, get evidence from annual report, compare finance for a few years)
5. What do you think are the key factors that affect its success and why?
(Think about competitors, Government regulation, the economy, its financial situation
etc.)
6. Evaluate what impact the coronavirus has had on this business?
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