Answering 3-Mark Questions (Edexcel GCSE Business): Revision Note

Exam code: 1BS0

Lisa Eades

Written by: Lisa Eades

Reviewed by: Steve Vorster

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How do I answer an Edexcel GCSE Business 3-mark question?

Explain questions

  • In these questions, you need to make a point, with two further development points that either expand on each other, or both expand from the same point

  • You do not need to refer to a case study or other context in your answer

Example

Explain one pricing method a business may use when launching a new product.

Text discussing penetration pricing with validity and development points highlighted. Three green ticks and labels: "Valid point," "Development 1," "Development 2."

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Lisa Eades

Author: Lisa Eades

Expertise: Business Content Creator

Lisa has taught A Level, GCSE, BTEC and IBDP Business for over 20 years and is a senior Examiner for Edexcel. Lisa has been a successful Head of Department in Kent and has offered private Business tuition to students across the UK. Lisa loves to create imaginative and accessible resources which engage learners and build their passion for the subject.

Steve Vorster

Reviewer: Steve Vorster

Expertise: Economics & Business Subject Lead

Steve has taught A Level, GCSE, IGCSE Business and Economics - as well as IBDP Economics and Business Management. He is an IBDP Examiner and IGCSE textbook author. His students regularly achieve 90-100% in their final exams. Steve has been the Assistant Head of Sixth Form for a school in Devon, and Head of Economics at the world's largest International school in Singapore. He loves to create resources which speed up student learning and are easily accessible by all.