Network (Textbook, Activities and Accounts Book ) 2nd Edition

Network: Second Edition is an up-to-date, three-year textbook for Junior Cycle Business Studies. Clear language and a colourful design engage students and encourage active participation across the three strands: Personal Finance, Enterprise and Our Economy. Network fosters students’ awareness of their impact as consumers, citizens and decision-makers in the local community and in the global economy by connecting skills for learning, work and life.

Features of the Network Textbook

• Includes FREE ebook edition and access to online digital resources
• Learning outcomes, learning intentions and key words at the start of every chapter focus learning
• Final Exam and SEC Sample Paper questions included by topic prime students for final assessment
• Classroom-Based Assessments chapter with a model CBA 1: Business in Action project, research and reflection templates and Features of Quality prepares students for in-class assessment
• Research tasks develop digital technology and presentation skills and prepare students for Classroom-Based Assessments
• Numeracy and literacy tasks within chapters build mathematical and comprehension skills
• ‘Go’ links make connections between learning outcomes across all three strands
• Graphs and tables support analytical skills and demonstrate best practice for the visual representation of figures
• Business World articles and Let’s Network with … feature link classroom learning with real-world business
• Taking Stock feature at the end of each topic prompts evaluation of learning
• Glossary of key words and calculations consolidates learning and aids revision

Activities and Accounts Book

• Personal and business accounting practice questions with exam-style accounts develop bookkeeping skills in line with assessment
• Creative activities inspire innovative thinking
• Personal finance records encourage responsible money management
• Pair and group work activities provide opportunity for learning with others
• Event- and interview-based tasks encourage participation in the local community
• Debates on relevant topics promote discussion and develop critical thinking
• Economy Watch feature promotes evaluation of economic changes and trends