This AQA A Level Business (7138) PowerPoint covers the topic of Break-Even.  It is designed to support teachers in delivering clear, engaging and exam-focused lessons that are fully aligned to the latest specification.

What's Included

This resource includes:

• A fully editable PowerPoint presentation (typically 30-50 slides)

• 'Do Now' starter activity

• 'Quick Fire Five' knowledge check 

• Clearly structured theory with applied examples

• Exam-style questions, including extended response practice

• Suggested answers to support teaching and assessment

Content Coverage

Topics covered include:

• Calculation, interpretation and analysis of:

  • fixed costs

  • variable costs

  • total costs

  • revenue

  • contribution per unit

  • total contribution

  • break-even output

  • margin of safety

• Interpretation of break-even charts

• Illustration and analysis of the effects of changes in price, output and costs on a break-even chart

• Purpose and value of break-even analysis

Teaching Focus

The resources are designed by an experienced A Level Business teacher with over 25 years experience of leading Business and Economics Departments and examining.   

The focus is on providing a more in-depth understanding, whilst seeking to build strong chains of analysis and evaluation required for examination success.

Ideal for both new and experienced teachers looking to save planning time while delivering high-quality lessons.