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BTEC Level 3 Business Unit 7: Business Decision Making – Quick Revision Guide
Complete exam-focused study resource to support students aiming for Distinction

This comprehensive study guide has been created specifically for students taking Unit 7: Business Decision Making as part of the BTEC Level 3 Business qualification. It is designed to help students understand the expectations of both Activity 1 (Business Report) and Activity 2 (Presentation), with a focus on exam strategy, structure, and maximising marks.

What’s Included:

• Exam Structure Overview – A clear breakdown of the externally assessed task, including timing, mark allocation and assessment focus.
• Detailed Guidance on Activity 1 – Learn how to plan, structure and write a professional business report using case study data. Includes tips on analysing resources, calculating forecasts, applying business models and presenting a supported recommendation.
• Full Support for Activity 2 – Covers how to prepare high-impact slides and write persuasive speaker notes that align with Activity 1 findings.
• Updated Grade Boundaries – Learn how many marks are typically needed to achieve a Pass, Merit or Distinction.
• Key Financial Formulas and Worked Examples – Understand how to calculate net profit margin, gross profit, ROCE, break-even and other key metrics.
• Writing Frameworks – Practical templates like PANEL (Point, Analysis, Example, Link) and AJIM (Answer, Justify, It depends, Most important) to guide analytical and evaluative writing.
• Model Case Study with Sample Answers – Includes an original business scenario, full report, and slide presentation with commentary to demonstrate Pass, Merit and Distinction features.

Why Teachers and Students Value This Resource:

• Written by an experienced BTEC teacher with a strong focus on practical success
• Perfect for classroom revision, independent study, or preparing students for mock assessments
• Includes both content knowledge and writing technique, making it ideal for students of all abilities

Use this study guide to build student confidence and performance in Unit 7. It’s a powerful toolkit to help learners plan, write and present with clarity – and hit the highest grading bands.