Paper 2: Case Study (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Business): Revision Note

What is examined in the CIE IGCSE Business Paper 2?

• This paper is made up of four questions based on a case study, provided as an insert

• The case study provides information about a business as well as a selection of data, such as market research, economic indicators or financial performance

• You should refer to this case study material in all of your answers

• The paper's duration is 90 minutes

• The total number of marks available is 80, representing 50% of the qualification

• You must answer all questions

Structure of the Paper

In each of the four questions:

• Part a is worth 8 marks

  • You are usually required to either

    • Explain two advantages and two disadvantages of a given issue

    • Explain four points related to a particular issue

    • Carry out a multi-part calculation and then outline two factors

  • Advice on answering 8-mark questions can be found here

• Part b is worth 12 marks

  • You are usually required to

    • Consider a range of factors and make a justified recommendation

    • Weigh up advantages and disadvantages and make a justified choice

    • Consider a business's position (financial, competitive etc) and make an overall judgement

    • Consider a range of impacts and make a judgement about the most significant

  • Advice on answering 12-mark questions can be found here