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A2 OCR Business F297 Pre-Release Resource Pack

F297 2016: Verdant Ghar Ltd (VGL): Recycling

Provides a structured approach for you and your students, and prepares them for the exam. The ‘Student Hub’ becomes the go-to place for exam preparation:

  • Walk students through the pre-release with analysis of stimulus material
  • Engage students with the material through focused activities
  • Unique ‘Discussion Springboards’ challenge your most able!

Plus! Two practice exam papers with mark schemes

Network-ready, printable and editable*

All specifically written for the 2016 case studies!

It was great - clear, concise coverage of the case study absolutely straight to the point... Gave the students a tremendous amount of confidence... Whole-heartedly endorse this revision pack. Invaluable resource for students. Mrs D Dixon, Lecturer, Customer (2012)

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What do teachers have to say about this resource? (2015 F292 edition)
'Very thorough resources for teachers and students... The 2 pre-prepared mock papers save hours of planning giving me the time to help the students practice answers instead... Students have the opportunity to practice pre-release questions in exam conditions. It is more than an analysis [than competitor resources]. It has activities, mock papers and answers. Matches spec exactly.' – L Sharp, Head of Business Studies Department & Customer
What do teachers have to say about this resource? (2014 F292 edition)
'It's a detailed resource and full of key information. Would make a good revision resource, especially as it is in chunks/sections. The data is explained well and its meaning is clear.' – S White, Business Teacher, Examiner & Independent Reviewer
What do teachers have to say about this resource? (2013 F292 edition)
'Overall the walkthrough section is well written with a mixture of case analysis together with sound business theory which is written in a student voice... In particular the two sample exams will be an excellent mock exam and revision tool for teachers of this syllabus. Just in time... There are lots of questions throughout after each section which help to consolidate theory and lead into the case analysis.... Production section was excellent... It has addressed all the points in the case study that are there for discussion and a few I had not thought of. This was what I was hoping for - that extra nudge to help me find topics that might come up so I can best prepare my students. One student in her last paper just needed 1 mark to get the B she needed. If this helps one student get one more mark then its been useful and well worth the money.'S Hilton, Teacher of Business and Accounting, Independent Reviewer
What do teachers have to say about this resource? (2011/12 editions)
'Very good... Financial summaries are clear and good to support class discussions.' - L Price, Business Studies Teacher & Independent Reviewer (2011)
'The layout of the data material and the example mocks were welcomed by the students... It provided reassurance and supported work already completed... It got to the point... Use this as a key reference point.' - M Bushnell, Head of Business & Satisfied Customer (2011)
'Thought it was great - clear, concise coverage of the case study absolutely straight to the point. No irrelevant information given. Gave the students a tremendous amount of confidence... Other revision packs are too long! Students switched off... Whole-heartedly endorse this revision pack. Invaluable resource for students.' - Mrs D Dixon, Lecturer, Customer (2012)
'The resource has proven detailed and comprehensive and my students have found the resource very accessible... Easy to follow gives a real structure to their interpretation at the Case Study... Would recommend to the other schools - very competitive.' - L Thomson, Business Studies Teacher, Customer (2012)
What do teachers have to say about this resource? (2013 F297 edition)
'Every aspect of the case study has been covered... some sections are outstanding such as the decision tree analysis and the mock exam with answers. The writing is in a student voice and is very clear and plain English, easy to understand and students should pick up the topics quickly using this resource... I like the springboard activities and would use those for homeworks... The "present business position" section was very good indeed and great for teaching the topic of ratios. The data analysis has saved me hours of painstaking work. The data that highlights that Rockingham is in trouble is a masterpiece of case study analysis and saves hours and hours of work trying to be creative with the numbers... The questions at the end of each section are well crafted and thoughout - based on past paper and written examiner style... The decision tree section is quite simply brilliant. The chunking is inspirational was of delivering the topic, especially to a mixed ability group, I had not thought of presenting it that way and was going to try and teach the whole tree at once. Glad I waited now and saw this resource. One old dog here learning a new trick. The investment appriasal section was also an excellent mix of theory and case application written in a simple unfussy style. Thank you.' - S Hilton, Business Teacher & Independent Reviewer