Over the past three years, I have recommended a 5-4-3-2-1 activity to help students prepare for the IB Business Management Paper 1 exam. I really like this activity. It is easy for teachers to set up, simple for students to follow, and gets students engaging with the key vocabulary and the case study in several different ways. But when I first read the Lemon Magic case study for November 2026, I realized that the 5-4-3-2-1 activity probably wasn't the best way to prepare stud

The November 2026 IB Business case study has officially been released, and this session brings a fun twist. Instead of the usual large multinational, the case study centers on Lemon Magic, a small business. If you're preparing for Paper 1, this shift means fresh angles to think through around growth, resources, and decision-making on a smaller scale. Where to Find It The case study is available on MyIB, under the Business Management session-specific material. Teachers should

Official marking is already well underway, and somehow I completely forgot to sit down and write about the May 2026 IB Business exams. What actually reminded me was my DP Coordinator mentioning that we needed to complete the official IB exam review survey. I honestly think this is one of the most important things teachers can do after the exam session. The IB really does take teacher feedback into account when reviewing papers and refining future exams, so if you haven’t comp

This week I kicked off Paper 1 prep for the IB Business May 2026 exam, and I had to smile at the very first piece of feedback I received. One of my students looked at me and said, “The case study is still boring, but at least I finally understand it now.” Honestly, from a 17 year old, I am counting that as a five-star review. Because so many teachers are starting to introduce the ABC Abraca pre-released case study right now, I wanted to share exactly what I did during our fir

Every year around this time, IB Business teachers everywhere begin the same familiar dance: downloading the new Paper 1 pre-released case study, reading it with a cup of coffee in hand, and planning how to turn it into meaningful lessons without drowning in prep. If you were with me last year, you already know how much teachers loved having structured, ready-to-use practice case studies for their students. And if you're new here, let me tell you all about the IB Business Pape

One of my favorite things about writing this monthly round-up is how it’s made me fall back in love with the news. I’ve found myself saving articles, podcasts, and posts left and right — so many that I actually had to cut a few for next month’s edition! Here are five stories from October that really stood out to me and link beautifully to different areas of the IB Business syllabus. 1. Nike Retires Its Iconic “Just Do It” Slogan – A Shift in Branding Strategy Nike has surp

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