IGCSE BUSINESS WORKSHOP FOR EDUCATORS_ 2025.pptx

Understanding business concepts from basics to brilliance

1. IGCSE BUSINESS -0264 WHAT HAS CHANGED? BY DISHA KALRA

2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1- UNDERSTANDING AND DEEP DIVING IN TO THE NEW SYLLABUS OF BUSINESS 0264 2- HEADLINE CHANGES 3-TOPIC WISE CHANGES 4- TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES 5- SCHOOL SUPPORT HUB 6- BUSINESS IN CONTEXT AND BUSINESS IN ACTION 7-DESIGN UPDATE 8- DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORKBOOK 9- TEACHER RESOURCES 10- MY FINDINGS

3. 1- CHANGES IN SUBJECT CODES AND NAME 1- IGCSE BUSINESS STUDIES 0450 – CHANGED TO BUSINESS 0264 2- FIRST ASSESMENT FOR 0264- MARCH 2027

4. HEADLINE CHANGES Change in syllabus title and codes Modernized subject content, including more themes about new technology and sustainability Added a list of accounting formula and ratios Given greater clarity to Assessment Objectives (AOs) An introductory explanation for each topic has been added.

5. AIM FOR CHANGE IN CONTENT Aims: Reworded for clarity and to inspire further study in Business Explanation: This means that the aims of the syllabus have been rewritten in simpler and clearer language so that students, teachers, and examiners can easily understand them. The revised wording is also designed to motivate learners to continue studying Business beyond this level — for example, moving into A Levels, university, or professional courses.

6. TOPICWISE CHANGES

7. WHAT HAS CHANGED IN AO’S

8. LET’S SIMPLIFY In short: Clearer objectives (focus on critical thinking). Paper 1 = fewer parts per question, but same total marks. Paper 2 = part (a) now always tests application, but marking hasn’t really changed much.

9. TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES

10. WHAT RESOURCES DO WE HAVE FOR IGCSE BUSINESS

11. SCHOOL SUPPORT HUB IN DETAIL Scheme of work : A ready-made teaching plan that tells you what to teach, when to teach it, and how long to spend on each topic . Helps teachers structure the whole course. Resource Plus Extra teaching and learning resources like videos, interactive tools, and activities. Makes lessons more engaging and easier to understand.

12. CONTINUED.. Learner Guides Simple guides written for students . Explain how the course works, how exams are assessed, and tips for success. Teaching Tools Interactive resources (e.g., question spinners, activity templates) that make teaching fun and varied. Specimen Paper Answers Sample answers provided by Cambridge for past/specimen papers. Show what a good, average, and weak answer looks like with examiner comments. Example Candidate Responses Real student answers from exams. Useful to see how marks are awarded and how to improve answers.

13. SCHOOL SUPPORT HUB IN DETAIL Log in to the Cambridge School Support Hub. (You’ll need a registered school account.) Search by syllabus code For the new IGCSE Business → use code 0264 (or 0774 for IGCSE 9–1, or 7081 for O Level). Once inside your subject page, look for the “Teaching materials” section. Under teaching materials, you’ll find: Scheme of Work (downloadable PDF/Word doc). Lesson plans, learner guides, past papers, etc.

14. CONTENTS OF THE COURSEBOOK

15. WHAT BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE FOR US

16. BUSINESS IN CONTEXT – THIS INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO CONTENT OF THE CHAPTER

17. BUSINESS IN ACTION THIS FOSTERS CRITICAL THINKING, TEAM BUILDING AND ACTIVITIES WHERE STUDENTS CAN WORK IN SMALL GROUPS AND COME UP WITH INTERESTING IDEAS.

18. DESIGN UPDATE More Visual Representation, breaking down of complex topics, graphs and mind maps to increase concept retention

19. WORKBOOK

20. LET’S UNDERSTAND THE WORKBOOK Learning Intentions = a roadmap (what you need to achieve in the chapter). Scaffolded Support = step-by-step help (activities that start simple and slowly get harder so students learn better).

21. HERE COME’S THE BEST PART

22. TEACHER RESOURCE

23. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

24. SOME NEW FINDINGS FROM MY END 1-What’s new? Up-to-date case studies based on real life businesses 2-New features: Business in action Videos Business in Context Reflection Check your progress

25. BUSINESS IN CONTEXT What is it? Introduction to the content of each chapter Focuses on some key ideas from the chapter Real life business scenario Questions to prompt discussion or activity How to Use it Starter activity for a lesson Baseline assessment to establish prior knowledge Group or class activity

26. LET’S TAKE AN EXAMPLE

27. How to use it- Teacher Strategy Students individually read the context – and allow them to ask questions about it In pairs or groups, discuss the questions Ask a selection of the groups to answer the questions Do the other groups agree? What to do next: Ask students to think about examples of where different sectors might work together.

28. Example -2 Ask Students to think about entrepreneurs, characteristics or also can ask to research on an entrepreneur and explain their challenges

29. VIDEOS ON CAMBRIDGE- Cambridge Go HOW TO USE IT?

30. BUSINESS IN ACTION ACT AS AN EXIT TICKET REFLECTION BASED LEARNING CONSOLIDATION ACTIVITY

31. BUSINESS IN ACTION -PANTAGONIA

32. CHECK YOUR PROGRESS INDIVIDUAL ANSWERING HOMEOWORK ACTIVITY ASSESMENT IMPROVEMENT SKILL DEVELOPMENT

33. THANK YOU