The construction of a differentiation matrix - For differentiating the curriculum to meet the learning needs of a diverse learner individual

HSC TOPIC: FINANCE

The construction of a differentiation matrix

Source: Adapted from Len Nixon – Business Studies Teaching Method 3- Autumn 2013 – UTS Handout - Week 2

HSC – Year 12 Business Studies		Finance 1-role of financial management* 2-influences on financial management*3- process of financial management*4- financial management strategies
Multiple Intelligences and  Bloom Taxonomy		Lower Order – 15 Marks		Middle Order – 25 Marks		Higher Order – 45 Marks
		Remember	Understanding	Apply	Analyse	Evaluate	Create
Written	Outcome	Being able to describe business functions and processes in large and global businesses		Understanding of the importance of comparative ratio analysis in achieving and maintaining a competitive advantage		An ability to evaluate the findings and compare the risks involved in domestic and global financial transactions
	Activity	Outline and define the financial objectives. Identify data from financial reports referred  to each objective		Outline and justify  the importance of financial ratios in running a large successful businesses		Synthesise aspects of business risks management and the impact on global financial management
	Product	A completed table of the summary of financial objectives		An essay 800 words		A report 1500 words
Visual Spatial	Outcome	To outline procedures of profitability management and its key points  connect to  achieving business’ financial objectives		To be able to explain the interdependence of financial management with the other key business functions and examine areas where conflict between stakeholders could occur.		To recognise, explain, and evaluates management strategies in response to changes in internal and external influences
	Activity	Describe and clarify Cash flow and Working capital management		Construct a diagram showing interrelationships of financial management with the other key business functions with narrative details and examples		Create a visual presentation which addresses issues and Government and relevant policies affect/influence a business’s ability to effectively manage its financial decision making
	Product	Implement an Exam-time software or an inspiration Mind-maps		E-mind-map/Exam-time or any other  medium of visual presentation		Visual presentation / Preizi / Blog / Website
Verbal	Outcome	Understanding of Financial risk, financial control, and debt and equity financing		To understand the influence of government and the global market on financial management in one large business		To be able to analyse the financial statements from the annual reports of large global businesses
	Activity	Identify and outline the advantages and disadvantages of debt finance		Investigate the role of ASIC and its  influences to businesses		Critically evaluate aspects of business using hypothetical situations in examining key financial ratios
	Product	3 minute speech		5 minute speech		9 minute speech

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