Paper 1: Investigating Small Business Flashcards

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How long is Paper 1: Investigating Small Business, and how many marks is it worth?

1 hour 45 minutes, 90 marks.

What percentage of the GCSE Business qualification is Paper 1 worth?

50%.

Which theme and topics are examined in Paper 1?

Theme 1: Investigating small business — topics 1.1 to 1.5.

How many marks are allocated to Sections A, B and C of the Business exam papers?

Section A: 35 marks, Section B: 30 marks, Section C: 25 marks.

What are the steps to work out a sensible time allocation for a section of Paper 1?

e.g. Section A (35 marks)

1. Total time ÷ total marks: 105 min ÷ 90 = about 1 minute per mark.
2. Multiply by the section marks: 35 × 1 = about 35 minutes.
3. Leave a few minutes to read the Source Booklet and check answers.

True or false? Students may choose which questions to answer in Paper 1.

False. Students must answer all questions.