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 students this time....

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 check there first...

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 completed the survey...