I teach A Level Business (Edexcel), and every year around this time I see the same thing happen.
Students panic.
They start re-reading notes.
Highlighting textbooks.
Watching random YouTube videos.
Jumping between topics.
And then they wonder why their grade doesn’t move.
If I personally had 60 days left and wanted an A or A*, this is exactly how I would structure it.
No fluff.
Just what works.
Step 1: Stop Passive Revision Immediately
Reading is not revision at A Level.
If you’re not writing answers, you’re not improving.
Business is an applied subject. Marks come from:
- Structured 20-mark answers
- Developed analysis
- Strong evaluation
- Contextual application
So from today:
At least 50% of your revision time should be writing.
Even if it feels uncomfortable.
Step 2: Master the 20-Mark Question
This is where grades are won and lost.
If you can consistently write strong 20-mark answers, you’re probably sitting at an A.
What I’d do:
- Pick 3–4 likely topics per theme
- Write full 20-mark answers under timed conditions
- Rewrite weak conclusions
Most students lose marks because their evaluation is vague or repetitive.
If your conclusion says:
“It depends.”
You’re leaving marks behind.
Step 3: Practise Calculations Properly
Business calculations are easy marks — but only if you practise.
Break-even.
ARR.
Payback.
Margins.
Profitability ratios.
But here’s the key:
After every calculation, write one sentence explaining what the figure suggests.
That’s what pushes answers up.
Step 4: For Paper 3 – Think Integration
Paper 3 is not about memorising marketing definitions.
It’s about linking themes.
When you practise, ask yourself:
- How does this affect profit?
- What’s the risk?
- Is this short term or long term?
- What’s the biggest factor here?
Strong students think strategically.
Step 5: Revise Smarter, Not Broader
You don’t need to know 500 examples.
You need to:
- Apply context properly
- Develop chains of reasoning
- Prioritise in conclusions
That’s it.
If I Was Serious About an A*
I would:
- Do at least 6 full 20-mark questions per theme
- Practise timed data response sections
- Go through model high-level answers
- Analyse examiner reports
And yes, I would use predicted papers — not because they “guarantee questions”, but because they force you to practise realistic exam structure with unseen questions.
(If you want structured predicted papers + Paper 3 case material + calculation practice all in one place, I’ve put everything I use with my own students into one bundle here:
A-level Business Edexcel 2026 A* Revision Bundle. No pressure — just if it helps.)
The Truth About A*
An A* isn’t about being smarter.
It’s about being more structured.
More precise.
More disciplined.
More deliberate with evaluation.
If you can:
- Apply context properly
- Develop analysis beyond one step
- Write clear, prioritised conclusions
You’re operating at top level.