Skills You Need To Demonstrate (Cambridge International IGCSE Business)

Knowledge

• You gain knowledge marks for recognising and showing understanding of key business terms, concepts, formulas, theories, methods and models
• Knowledge can also be demonstrated by making relevant points, such as stating a feature, benefit, drawback or implication

Example

• In this response, knowledge has been demonstrated by giving a clear definition of the key term in the question

Application

• Application marks are awarded for the use of market data or business information from stimulus material to support a point
• You gain application marks in calculations by using key business formulas in an appropriate context

Example

• In this response, application has been demonstrated by relating each point to the case study material

Analysis

Spec point — 4.4.3

• You gain analysis marks by **selecting, organising **and interpreting business data and information in written, numerical and graphical forms
• You will develop logical chains of reasoning, showing cause and effect,** impacts** and outcomes

Example

• In this extract from a student's response, analysis has been demonstrated by chains of reasoning showing cause and effect, impacts and outcomes

Evaluation

• You gain evaluation marks by making justified decisions, reaching conclusions or making recommendations based on evidence

Example

• In this extract from a student's response, evaluation has been demonstrated by a justified decision, which draws together earlier points

Putting it all together

• In longer answers, you will be expected to demonstrate two or more of the skills of knowledge, application, analysis and evaluation

Example

• This is an example of a full-mark response, highlighted to show how a student has demonstrated a strong command of all four skills throughout their answer