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a) Philosophy statement of Business Education Department -----------------Page 3 b) Cambridge IGCSE- Introduction-----------------Page 3 c) IGCSE Business Studies-----------------Page 3-7 Aims of the course Assessment objectives & skills Course Content d) IGCSE Accounting-----------------Page 8-11 Aims of the course Assessment objectives & skills Course Content e) f) g) h) Effective class-room teaching[ DEEP Rule]-----------------Page 12 Lesson Structure-----------------Page 13 Lesson Plan Template-----------------Page 14 Resources-----------------Page 15
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Command words which test this skill include: Describe., State., List.., Outline.., What is.., Give., Identify., Name Skill Level : 2 APPLICATION Being able to apply a range of knowledge and understanding to particular business problems and issues Showing which terms, concepts, facts, or conventions apply to a particular business problem or situation Answering the question from the point of view of the business itself
Command words which test this skill include: Explain., Why, Calculate.., Show, Use, Give an example of.., How. Skill Level : 3 ANALYSIS Being able to select, analyze, order and interpret information Selecting information from texts, tables, graphs, diagrams, drawings Sorting out this information in order to make sense of it, e.g. this could involve graphic information provided in a table, or performing calculations on the selected data Identifying patterns in the information provided, e.g. trends in business performance Interpreting what it means, e.g. what problems are outlined in the text Command words which test this skill include:Discuss., Calculate, Show., Identify., Compare., Use the information in the case/ table, Analyse. Skill Level : 4 EVALUATION Drawing conclusions about a particular situation Justifying a recommended course of action for a business to take Giving reasons for particular explanations Showing understanding of particular courses of action Showing understanding of the consequences of some course of action Command words which test this skill include: Explain why, Discuss., Justify, Consider , Decide, Which.., Evaluate., To what extent.., Do you agree.., Advise.., Assess Being able to evaluate
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Testing Pattern
Paper Number How long and how many marks? 1 hour 45 mins (100 marks) Paper 2 1 hour 45 mins (100 marks) Whats in the Paper? Whats the % of the total examination?
Paper 1
Short-answer questions and structured/data response questions. There will be no choice of questions You will be presented with a business situation or problem, and asked to answer questions about it. There will be no choice of questions.
50%
50%
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Unit 3: Business Activity to achieve objectives Role of marketing Market research Presentation & analysis of results Market segmentation Marketing mix Marketing budget Marketing strategy. Resources to produce goods and services. Job, batch and flow production methods. Lean production Cost classification/ BEP Quality control, Productivity. Concept & functions of profit. Elements of a profit & loss account Elements of a balance sheet. Accounting ratios Working capital Financial budgets Users of accounting information
Unit 4: People in Business Recruitment & selection Job description /job specification/ job advertisements/ interviews/ training methods and employees dismissal. Human needs Concept of motivation Financial & non-financial rewards. Management/ leadership styles. Work/ functions of trade union Unit 5: Regulating & controlling business activity Government intervention in business. Location decision The consumer External costs & benefits Exchange rates Business cycle PEST
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IGCSE Accounting
IGCSE Accounting- Introduction
Welcome to Cambridge IGCSE Accounting. Accounting has become an essential part of business life, and the knowledge and skills that you will learn in your studies will give you a broader and more experienced view of business life. Although this course has been specifically written for students studying Accounting for IGCSE, the course can also be seen as a general introduction to Accounting. It can, therefore, be studied with advantage by students who are interested in obtaining a grounding in Accounting but who do not wish to take an examination.
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Assessment Objectives a) Knowledge with understanding Candidates should be able to: demonstrate knowledge and understanding of facts, terms, principles, policies, procedures and techniques that are in the syllabus demonstrate understanding of knowledge through numeracy, literacy, presentation and interpretation apply knowledge and information to various accounting situations and problems. Questions testing this assessment objective often begin with words like define, list, outline, write up, record, calculate and explain. a) Analysis Candidates should be able to: select data which is relevant to identified needs of business order, analyse and present information in an appropriate accounting form. Questions testing these skills often begin with words like select, prepare and draw up.
b) Evaluation Candidates should be able to: Develop an ability to interpret and evaluate accounting information and to draw reasoned conclusions. Questions testing these skills often require written answers and may begin with words like explain, suggest, advise, comment on, discuss and compare
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Paper 1 This is a structured question paper with 812 multiple choice items and short-answer questions. There are usually between 4 and 5 questions based on topics from the whole of the syllabus. All questions are compulsory, and candidates answer on the question paper. There are 120 marks for this paper.
1 hours
50 %
Paper2 This is a structured question paper. There are usually 4 to 6 questions based on topics from the whole of the syllabus. All questions are compulsory, and candidates answer on the question paper. There are 120 marks for this paper.
1 hours
50 %
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Lecture Demonstration
Design
Execute
Experiment
Probe
Performance
Evaluate
Oral Written
Analysis
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Lesson Structure
Review Sheets [Quiz/puzzle] Review of previous lesson Asking students to summarise Group activity
Introduction
Lecture
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Topic/s:------------------------------------------------------------------Grade: ------------Subject: ------------- Instructor: -----------Resources: Text book/Online: i. -------------------------------------------ii. -------------------------------------------------Learning Outcomes & Skill Levels: By the end of this topic/lesson students will be able to : a) Define--------------------------------b) Draw----------------------------------c) Calculate---------------------------d) Analyse------------------------------------------e) Distinguish------------evaluate---------------,etc. Essential Questions: a) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------b) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------c) -------------------------------------------------------------------------Key words:
Teaching & Learning: Lesson Review: Topic introduction: Instruction method: Activities/Exercises: Recap/Summary/Verification:
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Resources
C. Nuttall, Business Studies: IGCSE, Cambridge University Press. K. Borrington & P. Stimpson, IGCSE Business Studies, Hodder Murray
IGCSE Accounting
Betsy Li and others ,Principles of Accounts, Marshall Cavendish Education, Singapore. Coucom, Catherine, IGCSE Accounting, Cambridge University Press. Coucom, Catherine, IGCSE and O Level Accounting, Cambridge University Press India. Wood, Frank and Sangster, Alan, Business Accounting 1, Prentice Hall.
Online Resources
http://www.bized.co.uk/ http://www.tutor2u.net/ http://www.marketingteacher.com/ http://www.mindtools.com/ http://www.businessballs.com/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/ http://www.s-cool.co.uk/default.asp http://www.revision-notes.co.uk/A_Level/Business_Studies/index.html http://www.quickmba.com/ http://www.learnmanagement2.com/ http://www.bloomberg.com/
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