The Junior Cycle Business Studies course helps you develop skills in research and communication.
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Everything you need to study Junior Cycle Business Studies
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In Junior Cycle Business, you will study a range of topics including business theory, accounting and economics. There is a lot of learning to be done but don't let that put you off as Studyclix is here to make studying business studies that much easier.
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What's involved?
Exam structure
Here is a breakdown of the course:
The exam
The new business course is graded at common level. The paper is 2 hours long and is worth 270 marks which is 90% of the total grade. The exam is made up of two sections:
- Section A is worth 90 marks and has 15 questions, all worth the same amount of marks. You need to answer every question.
- Section B is worth 180 marks and has just 3 questions worth 60 marks each. Again, you must answer all questions.
CBAs
Students must complete two Classroom-Based Assessments (CBAs):
- CBA 1: Business in Action
- CBA 2: Presentation
Students are assessed on their ability to evaluate new knowledge that has been acquired through their experience and to reflect on the skills they have gained.
The Assessment Task
Students will carry out an Assessment Task based on CBA 2 which is worth 30 marks (10% of the overall grade).
The new business course is graded at common level. The paper is 2 hours long and is worth 270 marks which is 90% of the total grade. The exam is made up of two sections:
- Section A is worth 90 marks and has 15 questions, all worth the same amount of marks. You need to answer every question.
- Section B is worth 180 marks and has just 3 questions worth 60 marks each. Again, you must answer all questions.
More information
Download the Junior Cycle Business Studies Syllabus here.
Top tips for business studies
Read through the paper first and make sure you understand each question and the words in them. Then, answer on your favourite topic first as this will relax you in the exam.
Make sure you know the meaning of any new terms you come across and use examples where possible to explain what you mean. Practicing past exam questions is really important, especially in the book-keeping questions. Finally, don't forget your calculator and make sure you can use it.
How Studyclix can help you study business studies
CBA guides
Looking for some inspiration for your Junior Cycle Business Studies CBAs? We've got you covered! Our expert business teacher, Róisín, has devised two CBA guides to help you out. Róisín's guides are filled with a breakdown of the process, tips and templates for your research. Check out some of Róisín's tips below:
Distinction guide
The new Junior Cycle Business Studies course is very different to the old one as you don't have to learn as much information. In this guide you will get a better understanding of the new course and how to do well in it.
Practice past exam questions
The more questions you practice, the fewer surprises you'll have on the day of your exam. Hence, going through past exam paper questions is probably the best study method you can use for business studies. Here are three ways you can go about this:
Brand New: Studyclix Digital flashcards
Our flashcards have gone and got a whole new look! You can now use Studyclix Digital Flashcards to study for Junior Cycle Business.
How do they work?
Click through all of the flashcards you need to know in each topic using the 'previous' and 'next' buttons on the flashcards.
Want to mix it up? Hit the shuffle button. Looking to test yourself again? Do it by hitting restart. You can also share, print or view the full deck. It's all at your fingertips.
Find all of the flashcards we have available below:
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