1. Graphic Organisers
Graphic Organisers provide a visual method of ordering and summarising information. They help the student to organise disjointed information in a structured way. They facilitate generation and development of ideas, expedite the construction of knowledge and aid the learning process. They provide active involvement to engage the kinaesthetic learner.
They work best when used by small groups (pairs and triads). They are particularly powerful when groups are structured so that
(i) each member has a leadership role/function e.g. Recorder, Researcher, Timekeeper, Clarifier, Turntaker (ensuring all group members participate), Summariser, Reporter.
(ii) resources are shared in the group i.e. one worksheet per group.
They provide a high quality teaching and learning methodology for the mixed ability classroom i.e. students with diverse abilities can work together where each student can make a real contribution to the overall learning of the group.
They accommodate the needs of students with differing learning styles and intelligences.

2. Using Graphic Organisers
Graphic Organisers may be used at all stages of the learning process:
Pre-teaching a topic
Introducing to a topic
Teaching a topic
Assessment for Learning
Scaffolding Learning
Independent Learning
Study
Revision
Mixed Ability
VAK Learning Styles

3. Contents of Pack Cross Classification Chart Ranking Ladder
Two Venn Diagram
Three Venn Diagram
Four Corner Organiser
Starburst
Tri Pie
Research Grid
Ranking Ladder
Step
Chain of Events
Sequence Charts
Funnel
Fishbone
Braindrops

4. Step Ladder
When a topic involves prioritising or establishing stages, with a definite beginning and end.

5. Steps in Recruitment
Explanation

6. Steps in Product Development
Explanation

7. Business Studies- Steps in Making a Complaint
If there’s no resolution – take court action
If there’s no resolution – contact a Third Party
If there’s no resolution – contact the manager
State your preferred solution
Inform the retailer
Stop using the product
Start here

8. Step Ladder

9. When a topic involves plotting a course or a step by step processing
Stair Steps
When a topic involves plotting a course or a step by step processing

10. Resolving a Trade Dispute
Explanation
Explanation
Explanation
Explanation
Explanation
Explanation

11. Resolving a Trade Dispute
External Arbitration
Resolving a Trade Dispute
External Conciliation
Labour Court Or
Employment Appeals Tribunal
External Negotiation
Labour Relations Commission Or
Rights Commissioner
Equality Officers
Explanation
Internal Negotiation
Explanation
Union Officials
and
Senior Management
Internal Negotiation
Explanation
Shop Steward
and
Manager
Explanation
Shop Steward
and
Supervisor
Internal Negotiation
Explanation
Workers
and
Supervisor
Explanation

12. Declaration of Compliance with Companies Act 1963-99
Forming a Private Limited Company
Certificate of Incorporation
Explanation
Registrar of Companies
Declaration of Compliance with Companies Act
Explanation
Send to
Explanation
Form A1
Explanation
Articles
of Association
Explanation
Memorandum
of Association
Explanation

13. Stair Steps

14. When a topic involves a series of interlinked events.
Chain of Linked Events
Starting Idea
When a topic involves a series of interlinked events.

15. Product Life Cycle
Time
Sales

16. Chain of Linked Events

17. When a topic involves a sequence of events or a series of causes.
Sequence Chart
When a topic involves a sequence of events or a series of causes.

18. Hiring new staff
Give to students jumbled they work together to put it in the right order
Shortlist the
Applicants
Prepare a job
description
Advertise the Position
Inform selected candidate
Select most
suitable
candidate
Interview the
Candidates
Induction period
Inform other candidates
Prepare contract of employment

19. Funnel
When a topic involves synthesising ideas, drawing conclusions, reducing a lot of information to its core e.g. creating a definition

20. Define Entrepeneur Gap in the market Risk Taker Establish business
Idea
Entrpreneur

21. Funnel

22. Fish Bone
When summarising a topic or when investigating multiple cause and effects or when collating factors associated with a complex topic and how they interrelate.

23. Fish Bone Principles Documents Types - Firm Types - Home Key Words
People
Utmost Good Faith
Contribution
Subrogation
Indemnity
Insurable Interest
Health
Pet
Premium
Assurance
Average Clause
House
Motor
Insurance
Actuary
Assessor
Employer Liab.
Public Liab.
Proposal Form
Insurance Policy
Certificate
Claim form
Broker
Agent
Cash in transit.
Bad Debts

24. Fish Bone

25. Brain Drops
Ideas
When creating ideas.

26. Qualities / Skills of Entrepreneurs
Risk
Taker
Leadership
Decision
Maker
Delegation
Creative
Reality
Perception
Innovative
Motivation
Communication
START HERE
Qualities / Skills of Entrepreneurs

27. Cross Classification Chart
Criteria
Topic
When condensing and organising comparative data according to various criteria

28. CROSS CLASSIFICATION Sole Trader PLC Co-op Private Co Franchise
Ownership
Control
Liability
Finance

29. Cross Classification Chart

30. Venn Diagram (2 Circles)
When examining the similarities and differences between two items

31. Compare and Contrast Standing Order & Direct Debit
Set amounts
Definite dates
Drawer instigates
payment
Variable amounts
Approx dates
Payee instigates payment
Regular
payments
Automatic
debit from a/c

32. Venn Diagram (3 Circles)
When examining the similarities and differences between three items.

33. Articles of Association
Memorandum of Association
Procedures for calling meetings
Objectives of business
Amount of capital
Number of directors & how they should be elected
Statement that company has limited liability
Names of promoters
Voting rights of shares
Name of business
Name of company secretary
Names, addresses and occupations of directors
Declaration of compliance
Form A1

34. Four Corner Organiser
When characteristics of four related concepts/topics/people are being explored

35. Four Corner Organiser Factors to consider Factors to consider Price
Place
Promotion
Product
Example
Example
Factors to consider
Factors to consider
Factors to consider
Factors to consider
Example
Example

36. Four Corner Organiser

37. Starburst (all points covered)
When establishing and remembering points relating to a topic

38. Starburst

39. When expanding thinking to examine all aspects of a problem/issue
The Tri Pie
Pro
Con
Grey Area
When expanding thinking to examine all aspects of a problem/issue

40. Research Grid Q 1 Q 2 Answer Q 3 Q 4 Q 5 Q 6
For independent learning: questions are written and students research and write answers

41. Research Grid