Intro to Business Communications (WRITTEN COMPETITION)
Rubric: http://www.fbla-pbl.org/data/files/docs/2011-12%20fbla%20competitive%20events.pdf
● This is the actual rubric used by the judges at competitions!
● Scroll down to find your event, there should be about ½ - 1 page of info about what you’ll be tested
/ judged on.
Study links: (tip - search Google for more resources)
http://fbla.testfrenzy.com/intro_business_communications.php
http://www.scribd.com/doc/18635830/Lesson-1-Introduction-to-Business-Communication
http://www.dalecarnegie.com/
http://www.getitwriteonline.com/archive/tips.htm
http://www.webgrammar.com/grammartips.html
Business Math (WRITTEN COMPETITION)
Rubric: http://www.fbla-pbl.org/data/files/docs/2011-12%20fbla%20competitive%20events.pdf
● This is the actual rubric used by the judges at competitions!
● Scroll down to find your event, there should be about ½ - 1 page of info about what you’ll be tested
/ judged on.
Study links:(tip - search Google for more resources)
http://fbla.testfrenzy.com/index.php (scroll down to find your event)
math.about.com/od/businessmath/BusinessFinancial_Mathematics_Tutorials_Courses.htm
http://math.about.com/library/weekly/aa101103a.htm
http://www.workforcedevelopment.com/fundamentals/math.html
http://www.assetaide.com/depreciation/calculation.html
http://www.321know.com/g84_max1.htm
http://www.learner.org/interactives/dailymath/meters_liters.html
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/reference/metrics/factors.htm
http://math.about.com/od/businessmath/tp/businessmathtp.htm
Business Calculations (WRITTEN COMPETITION)
Rubric: http://www.fbla-pbl.org/data/files/docs/2011-12%20fbla%20competitive%20events.pdf
● This is the actual rubric used by the judges at competitions!
● Scroll down to find your event, there should be about ½ - 1 page of info about what you’ll be tested
/ judged on.
Study links:(tip - search Google for more resources)
http://fbla.testfrenzy.com/index.php (scroll down to find your event)
math.about.com/od/businessmath/BusinessFinancial_Mathematics_Tutorials_Courses.htm
http://math.about.com/library/weekly/aa101103a.htm
http://www.workforcedevelopment.com/fundamentals/math.html
http://www.assetaide.com/depreciation/calculation.html
http://www.321know.com/g84_max1.htm
http://www.learner.org/interactives/dailymath/meters_liters.html
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/reference/metrics/factors.htm
http://math.about.com/od/businessmath/tp/businessmathtp.htm
Business Procedures (WRITTEN COMPETITION)
Rubric: http://www.fbla-pbl.org/data/files/docs/2011-12%20fbla%20competitive%20events.pdf
● This is the actual rubric used by the judges at competitions!
● Scroll down to find your event, there should be about ½ - 1 page of info about what you’ll be tested
/ judged on.
Study links:(tip - search Google for more resources)
http://fbla.testfrenzy.com/index.php (scroll down to find your event)
http://www.khake.com/page66.html
http://www.techterms.com
Computer Applications (WRITTEN COMPETITION)
Rubric: http://www.fbla-pbl.org/data/files/docs/2011-12%20fbla%20competitive%20events.pdf
● This is the actual rubric used by the judges at competitions!
● Scroll down to find your event, there should be about ½ - 1 page of info about what you’ll be tested
/ judged on.
Study links:(tip - search Google for more resources)
http://fbla.testfrenzy.com/index.php (scroll down to find your event)
http://www.certiport.com
http://www.ncl.leicester.sch.uk/lt2/index.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/education/tutorials.mspx
http://www.jegsworks.com/Lessons/index.html
http://mistupid.com/technical/mailmerg
http://www.pcwebopedia.com/
Creed (SPEAKING COMP)
Rubric: http://www.fbla-pbl.org/data/files/docs/2011-12%20fbla%20competitive%20events.pdf
http://www.fbla-pbl.org/data/files/docs/2011-12%20fbla%20rating%20sheets.pdf
● This is the actual rubric used by the judges at competitions!
● Scroll down to find your event, there should be about ½ - 1 page of info about what you’ll be tested
/ judged on.
All you need to do is memorize the FBLA Creed, and be able to recite it in a polished, professional
manner. Here is the Creed: https://fp.auburn.edu/skinnal/pbl/Creed%20page.htm
FBLA Principles and Procedures (WRITTEN COMP)
Rubric: http://www.fbla-pbl.org/data/files/docs/2011-12%20fbla%20competitive%20events.pdf
● This is the actual rubric used by the judges at competitions!
● Scroll down to find your event, there should be about ½ - 1 page of info about what you’ll be tested
/ judged on.
Study links:(tip - search Google for more resources)
http://fbla.testfrenzy.com/index.php (scroll down to find your event)
http://fbla-pbl.org/web/page/637/sectionid/587/pagelevel/2/fbla.asp (only study their names/positions, not
their actual biography)
http://fbla-pbl.org/web/page/614/sectionid/614/pagelevel/2/main_interior.asp Goals, history, creed, mission
statement, pledge, dress code, FBLA-PBL Fact Sheet
http://fbla-pbl.org/web/page/559/sectionid/559/pagelevel/2/main_interior.asp
http://fbla-pbl.org/web/page/591/sectionid/587/pagelevel/2/fbla.asp
http://fbla-pbl.org/web/page/697/sectionid/587/pagelevel/2/fbla.asp (Bylaws - SUPER IMPORTANT, fact
sheet, dress code)
Global Business (TEAM WRITTEN COMP)
This is a Team competition; you will compete in a team of 2 - 3 people.
Rubric: http://www.fbla-pbl.org/data/files/docs/2011-12%20fbla%20competitive%20events.pdf
● This is the actual rubric used by the judges at competitions!
● Scroll down to find your event, there should be about ½ - 1 page of info about what you’ll be tested
/ judged on.
Study links: http://fbla.testfrenzy.com/global_business.php
http://www.sbaer.uca.edu/publications/international_business/pdf/01.pdf
http://lessonplans.btskinner.com/
http://www.convert-me.com/en
http://www.oanda.com/converter/classic
http://www.executiveplanet.com/
http://www.mhhe.com/business/management/hill/student/olc/gl_a.html
Hospitality Management (Written Comp)
Rubric: http://www.fbla-pbl.org/data/files/docs/2011-12%20fbla%20competitive%20events.pdf
● This is the actual rubric used by the judges at competitions!
● Scroll down to find your event, there should be about ½ - 1 page of info about what you’ll be tested
/ judged on.
Study Links: http://fbla.testfrenzy.com/global_business.php
http://www.ahla.com/
http://www.restaurant.org/
Intro to Business (Written Comp)
Rubric: http://www.fbla-pbl.org/data/files/docs/2011-12%20fbla%20competitive%20events.pdf
● This is the actual rubric used by the judges at competitions!
● Scroll down to find your event, there should be about ½ - 1 page of info about what you’ll be tested
/ judged on.
Study links:(tip - search Google for more resources)
http://fbla.testfrenzy.com/index.php (scroll down to find your event)
http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078747686
Public Speaking I (Speaking Comp)
Rubric: http://www.fbla-pbl.org/data/files/docs/2011-12%20fbla%20competitive%20events.pdf
● This is the actual rubric used by the judges at competitions!
● Scroll down to find your event, there should be about ½ - 1 page of info about what you’ll be tested
/ judged on.
Spreadsheet Applications (Written + Production Comp.)
Rubric: http://www.fbla-pbl.org/data/files/docs/2011-12%20fbla%20competitive%20events.pdf
● This is the actual rubric used by the judges at competitions!
● Scroll down to find your event, there should be about ½ - 1 page of info about what you’ll be tested
/ judged on.
Study links:(tip - search Google for more resources)
http://fbla.testfrenzy.com/index.php (scroll down to find your event)
http://dss.cba.uni.edu/dss/sshistory.html
http://lessonplans.btskinner.com/
http://www.j-walk.com/ss/excel/files/index.htm
http://www.cs.indian.edu/classes/a106-fulc/spreadsheet.intro.html
http://www.uchaswv.edu/courses/cis101-02/ss1.html
http://marthforum.org/sum95/math_and/spreadsheets/basics.html
http://www.math.byu.edu/~lfrancis/readings302/Spreadsheets.html
Sports Management (Written Comp)
Rubric: http://www.fbla-pbl.org/data/files/docs/2011-12%20fbla%20competitive%20events.pdf
● This is the actual rubric used by the judges at competitions!
● Scroll down to find your event, there should be about ½ - 1 page of info about what you’ll be tested
/ judged on.
Study links:(tip - search Google for more resources)
http://fbla.testfrenzy.com/index.php (scroll down to find your event)
http://athleticbusiness.com
http://www.gamefacesportsjobs.com
http://www.jobsinsports.com
http://www.nacda.com/nacdajobs/nacda-nacdajobs.html
http://rht.gmu.edu/spmt/links/
http://www.sportslinkcentral.com
http://www.ncaa.org/wps/portal
http://www.workinsports.com/home.asp
Word Processing I (Written + Production Comp.)
Rubric: http://www.fbla-pbl.org/data/files/docs/2011-12%20fbla%20competitive%20events.pdf
● This is the actual rubric used by the judges at competitions!
● Scroll down to find your event, there should be about ½ - 1 page of info about what you’ll be tested
/ judged on.
Study links:(tip - search Google for more resources)
http://fbla.testfrenzy.com/index.php (scroll down to find your event)
http://lessonplans.btskinner.com/
http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2007/Word/index.asp
http://www.baycongroup.com/wlesson0.htm
Cyber Security (Written Event)
Rubric: http://www.fbla-pbl.org/data/files/docs/2011-12%20fbla%20competitive%20events.pdf
● This is the actual rubric used by the judges at competitions!
● Scroll down to find your event, there should be about ½ - 1 page of info about what you’ll be tested
/ judged on.
Study links:(tip - search Google for more resources)
http://fbla.testfrenzy.com/index.php (scroll down to find your event)
http://www.garykessler.net/library/crypto.html
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/
http://www.howstuffworks.com/firewall.htm
Personal Finance (Written Event)
Rubric: http://www.fbla-pbl.org/data/files/docs/2011-12%20fbla%20competitive%20events.pdf
● This is the actual rubric used by the judges at competitions!
● Scroll down to find your event, there should be about ½ - 1 page of info about what you’ll be tested
/ judged on.
Study links:(tip - search Google for more resources)
http://fbla.testfrenzy.com/index.php (scroll down to find your event)
http://lessonpa
http://www.fanniemaefoundation.org/programs/finance_tools.shtml
http://www.thecepe.org/IYM/IYM.htm
http://www.nefe.org/pages/educational.html
http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/english/teachers
Case Study (TEAM SPEAKING COMP.)
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You will be given a business situation, and with your team, come up with the best solution to this
problem. You will get 20 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to speak and present your solution, and
then participate in a 3-minute Q&A session with the judges.
Example Business Situation:
○ You are the owner of a small coffee shop and you have some money to spend. You can
use this money either to expand your business, or to invest in new products. Which option
do you choose, and why?
Job Interview (SPEAKING COMP)
Rubric: http://www.fbla-pbl.org/data/files/docs/2011-12%20fbla%20competitive%20events.pdf
● This is the actual rubric used by the judges at competitions!
● Scroll down to find your event, there should be about ½ - 1 page of info about what you’ll be tested
/ judged on.
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You must submit a resume applying for a specific job (sample resume below)
○ http://www.resumewriters.com/images/sample%20resumes/consultant%20sample%20resu
me.gif
● You will be interviewed by a panel of judges who will determine your competence for the job.
Study Links: Search online for “Job Interview” skills, and there will be a huge selection to pick from.
Example http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/interviews/a/jobinterviewtip.htm
● Sample questions:
○ What are your strengths/weaknesses?
○ Why do you want this job?
○ How will you be an asset to this company?