Business Education
Marr College
S4 Study Skills:
Administration
Business Management
Accounting
Administration
Levels pupils are sitting
• National 5
For each levels pupils will sit:
• Unit Assessments for each Unit
• A final examination worth 100 marks set before the
SQA diet begins
The Theory
• Pupils should revise all 3 Outcomes:
• Role of an Administrative Assistant
• Customer Service
• Health and Safety
• The theory questions will be asked in a practical way ie
“Complete this leaflet with the benefits of good
customer service”
The Exam Paper
• Pupils complete up to 12 tasks
• Software covered in this assessment will include:
• Spreadsheet tasks – they edit spreadsheets using a variety of
formula and usually produce a chart.
• Database tasks - where pupil edit databases, carry out queries
and produce forms and reports.
• Word Processing tasks – this could include a few from the
following: Letter, Itinerary, Forms
• Publisher – Business Cards, Posters, Newsletters, Certificates
• Email/Ediary – Enter dates, Print correctly, send attachments,
mark as urgent etc
• Presentations – Powerpoint
This Paper is completed in the department under examination
conditions
Revision Disk
• Pupils have been offered opportunity to collect disk
or bring in a memory stick.
• The disk is filled with various revision aids including:
• Theory notes, powerpoints and questions
• Past Papers and solutions – Intermediate 2 still good
practice
• Files from previous examinations
We use Windows 7 and Microsoft 2010, if pupils have
access to these or even older versions they can work
through tasks/past papers to help revise but this is not
essential
Pupils who are struggling with the practical work can use
the machines at lunch and supported study if there is
demand for sessions.
Command Words
• List/Name/Identify/State - List/single point would
be acceptable
• Outline - A brief sketch of content. More than
naming, but not a detailed description
• Describe - A statement which shows understanding of
a statement or concept. Outline plus an
example/explanation or expansion
Revision Tips
• For the Theory side pupils can use whatever method
of revision they are comfortable with
• Ideas include:
• Flash Cards – good as very portable
• Post it notes around the room
• Write notes
• Mind maps
• Ask someone at home to question them
• Record themselves and play it back
• Use Revision aids (CD Rom)
• Complete Past Papers
A revision timetable is a must – with their excellent IT
skills they can make a very organised one!
Resources
• Pupil Course Notes – issued to all pupils for revision
• CD Rom/or work on memory stick
• Teachers
Additional Resources:
• Leckie Book Course Notes
Business Management
• Levels pupils are sitting
• National 5
• Pupils are assessed on two areas:
• Final Examination – 70 marks
• Assignment – 30 marks
Final Examination Paper
• Section One
• This is made up of two questions based around two
different case studies. Each question will be worth 15
marks and some questions will expect pupils to be able to
extract information from the case study and apply this to
given questions. Eg Using examples of stakeholders from
the case study, suggest their influence on the Hyrdo … 3
• Section 2
• This will include 4 questions each out of 10 marks. Each
questions will be about a general area pupils have covered
for example one may be mainly based around the Finance
Unit.
• For all questions it will be important for pupil to look at the
command word and the mark allocation to suggest how long
answers should be.
Topics to Revise
• Understanding Business – Role of Business, Customer
Satisfaction, Types of Business Organisation, Objectives,
External Factors, Internal Factors, Stakeholders
• Marketing – Targets markets, market research, marketing
mix, impact of ICT
• Operations – suppliers, stock management, methods of
production, quality, ethical and environmental production,
impact of ICT
• Finance – Sources of Finance, break even, cash budgeting,
profit statements, technology in finance
• Human Resources - Training, Motivation, retention,
Legislation
You can see a far more detailed list on checklist that all
pupils have in folders
Command Words
• It is very important that pupils familiarise themselves
with the handout on Command Words as many are still
writing far to little for their exam style questions.
• Example – Compare the objectives of a public sector
organisation and a plc. 2
• [One of the main objectives of both public sector
organisation and a plc is to maximise profits –
although sometimes public sector organisation as may
just be required to operate within a budget with no
profit making.]
• [One of the main objectives of a plc is to increase
market share, whereas a public sector organisations
main objective is to provide a service.]
Describe - Example
• Describe three external factors that can affect the
success or failure of a business. 3
• [Government may introduce legislation that a business
must follow which can be costly to a business].[ Most
businesses also need to keep up to date with the
latest technology for example using e-commerce to
increase sales]. [Environmental factors such as an
unexpected flooding or unseasonal weather, can
contribute to the failure of business.]
Resources
• Core Notes
• Hodder National 5 Book – all pupils have been issued
with these (must be returned)
• SQA Website – Model Paper and marking information
• Checklist and command word guidance
• Model Papers
Additional Resources (not essentials)
• Success Guide
• Leckie Course Notes
Revision Tips
• Pupils can use whatever method of revision they are
comfortable with
• Ideas include:
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Flash Cards – good as very portable
Post it notes around the room
Write notes
Mind maps
Ask someone at home to question them
Record themselves and play it back
Use Revision aids
Complete Past Papers
A revision timetable is a must!
Exam Date
Monday 19 May 2014
Accounting
Levels pupils are sitting
• National 5
For each levels pupils will sit:
• Unit Assessments for each of the 3 units
• A final examination worth 100 marks
• An assignment worth 50 marks
• Only 10% of the final examination and assignment will be
theory
The Course
• The course is made up of 3 different units:
• Preparing Financial Accounting Information
• Preparing Management Accounting Information
• Analysing Accounting Information
• Pupils have each been issued with a checklist which
shows the areas they will cover. This should also help
at revision time.
• E:\Marr\ACCOUNTS\S3 ACCOUNTS\Course Outline
and Checklists\National 5 Accounting Pupil Checklist
SW.docx
Examination
• The Exam Paper
• The exam paper is split in to 2 compulsory sections.
• A specimen paper can be found on the SQA website and
pupils have been working through this as homework.
• Only 10% will be theory – the paper will be very practical
• A document pack will also be issued to pupils with relevant
business documents required for the exam
• Pupils will NOT be issued with a formulae sheet and so must
memorise these.
• Assignment
• This will be coursework completed during class time under
exam conditions
• It is ICT based
• Must the pupils own work and is submitted to the SQA to
be graded
• Accounts for 1/3 of their overall mark.
Resources
• No N5 Accounting book has been published as yet – pupils have been issued with notes
booklets on each topic covered which they should be revising regularly
• An electronic copy of all notes and activity solutions is also available:
• This includes copies of PowerPoints used in class, electronic versions of the booklets
issued on each topic which will make up the pupil core notes and the solutions and
suggested layout to activities.
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E:\Marr\ACCOUNTS\S4 ACCOUNTS\7 Sales and Production Budgets\Sales & Production Budgets
Workbook.docx
S:\Departments\Business Education\CfE Courses\CfE New Accounts\S4 Accounts\7 Sales and Production
Budgets\Workbook Task Solutions.xlsx
• Pupils checklists and traffic lighting to help with areas for revision
• We run an open door policy for any pupil who is having difficulties – lunch time support
sessions offered for all who wish additional help with topics or homework questions.
• We also have a homework club on a Thursday for anyone who needs the use of ICT.
• Pupils also have copies of formulae sheets and templates
• Int 2 papers available from the SQA website could be a helpful source of additional
questions as long as pupils only attempt the questions relevant to the N5 course
Revision Tips
• Pupils can use whatever method of revision they are
comfortable with
• Ideas include:
• Completing practical questions and then comparing to
solutions to spot errors – the more attempted the better
• Memorising appropriate layouts using templates
• Memorising formulae
• Flash Cards – good as very portable
• Post it notes around the room
• Mind maps
• Ask someone at home to question them or mark their work
• Record themselves and play it back
• Complete Past Papers
A revision timetable is a must!
Exam Date
Thursday 29th April 2014