Pearson Edexcel A Level Business · 9BS0
The 5 Answer Structures
A one-page guide to 4, 8, 10, 12 and 20-mark written answers.
Free one-page guide · A Level Business
Answer structures
Plan before you write. Give each paragraph a clear purpose.
A quick-reference guide from Katherine Downes to help you plan Pearson Edexcel Business exam answers, from paragraph structure to a supported judgement.
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A clear plan for your next answer
See suggested paragraph shapes, how the assessment objectives fit together and the key points to remember for each question type.
International A Level Business · Units 1–4
The 7 Answer Structures
A one-page guide to 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 20-mark answers for WBS11–WBS14. The 12-mark structure applies to Units 3–4.
These are planning guides. Marks depend on the quality of your answer, rather than following a fixed paragraph count.
Adapted from Chapter 10 of A Level Business: The Missing Manual by Katherine Downes.
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