
Why Businesses Exist – Differentiated Information Sheets with GCSE Grade Criteria
An essential resource for KS4 Business Studies, this engaging and fully differentiated pack helps students explore the core concept of why businesses exist, while supporting progression across GCSE grades 1–9.
What’s Included:
4 fully differentiated information sheets tailored to a range of reading levels (from early readers to GCSE-ready students).
Clear explanations of key concepts: goods vs services, needs vs wants, and how new business ideas develop.
Visual cues and emojis to support accessibility and engagement.
Structured paragraphs and academic vocabulary in higher-level sheets.
Embedded GCSE grade descriptors (1–9) to support assessment, progression, and self-evaluation.
Skills Developed:
Understanding business purpose and customer needs
Applying real-world examples and terminology
Using evidence and quotes to support ideas
Analysing context and evaluating business decisions
Ideal For:
Whole-class teaching with mixed ability groups
Designed to support independent work, including:
Revision
Homework
Cover lessons
Isolation rooms
Alternative provision settings
There is also a series of adapted questions available to purchase to support students working independently
Save time, differentiate with confidence, and help every learner progress in Business Studies.
Download now and bring clarity to a core GCSE topic!
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