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This page hosts StudyVector’s independent 2026 A-Level Business Paper 1 predicted-practice paper modelled on 9BS0/01,100 marks over 120 minutes. Predicted focus topics: marketing, people, global businesses, business data, strategic judgement. It is not an official paper, not a leaked paper and not a guarantee — students should still revise the full specification and verify against official past papers from Pearson Edexcel.
- Qualification
- A-Level Business
- Exam board model
- Pearson Edexcel
- Paper code
- 9BS0/01
- Total marks
- 100 marks
- Time allowed
- 120 minutes
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Predicted paper FAQs
Is Edexcel A-Level Business 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1 an official exam paper?
No. It is an original StudyVector predicted-practice paper for revision. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed, and students should still revise the full specification.
How many marks and questions are in this predicted paper?
This paper has 100 marks across 8 questions and is designed for a 120-minute practice session.
What are the A-Level Business Paper 1 predictions for 2026?
StudyVector's 2026 A-Level Business Paper 1 predicted paper focuses on marketing, people, global businesses, business data, strategic judgement. This is an independent, Edexcel-style predicted-practice paper modelled on the published specification — it is not a leaked paper and is not official.
Which topics are likely to come up in A-Level Business Paper 1 2026?
Based on the Edexcel-style structure and recent paper patterns, StudyVector's prediction prioritises: marketing; people; global businesses; business data; strategic judgement. Students should still revise the full specification because exam boards rotate topics.
What is the A-Level Business Paper 1 format (9BS0/01)?
A-Level Business Paper 1 (9BS0/01) is 100 marks over 120 minutes. 9BS0/01 model: 100 marks, 120 minutes, two data-response sections drawing on Themes 1 and 4.
Predicted paper
Edexcel A-Level Business 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1
A-Level Business · Edexcel-style · 120 minutes · 100 marks
Modelled component: 9BS0/01
9BS0/01 model: 100 marks, 120 minutes, two data-response sections drawing on Themes 1 and 4.
Prediction type: predicted_paper · Evidence mode: historical · Full-length original StudyVector predicted-practice paper modelled on public exam-board structure. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed.
Evidence basis: public exam-board specification structure, historical topic weighting patterns, StudyVector practice-quality review.
AI-generated practice paper. Not an official Edexcel-style paper, not leaked exam content, and not an exam-board endorsement.
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0–100 model (higher = more demanding)
- marketing
- people
- global businesses
- business data
- strategic judgement
Preview mode
0/8 questions attempted · score 0/100 (0%)
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. You must write down all the stages in your working.
Section A
Data response question on Themes 1 and 4. Answer all questions in Sections A and B.
Question SECTION-A1 (8 marks)
A-Level Business Theme 1: Marketing and people question. A business is considering a decision linked to theme 1: marketing and people. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.
(Total for Question SECTION-A1 is 8 marks)
Question SECTION-A2 (10 marks)
A-Level Business Theme 4: Global business question. A business is considering a decision linked to theme 4: global business. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.
(Total for Question SECTION-A2 is 10 marks)
Question SECTION-A3 (12 marks)
A-Level Business Quantitative skills and business data interpretation question. A business is considering a decision linked to quantitative skills and business data interpretation. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.
(Total for Question SECTION-A3 is 12 marks)
Question SECTION-A4 (20 marks)
A-Level Business Theme 1: Marketing and people question. A business is considering a decision linked to theme 1: marketing and people. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.
(Total for Question SECTION-A4 is 20 marks)
Section B
Data response question on Themes 1 and 4. Answer all questions in Sections A and B.
Question SECTION-B1 (8 marks)
A-Level Business Theme 4: Global business question. A business is considering a decision linked to theme 4: global business. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.
(Total for Question SECTION-B1 is 8 marks)
Question SECTION-B2 (10 marks)
A-Level Business Quantitative skills and business data interpretation question. A business is considering a decision linked to quantitative skills and business data interpretation. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.
(Total for Question SECTION-B2 is 10 marks)
Question SECTION-B3 (12 marks)
A-Level Business Theme 1: Marketing and people question. A business is considering a decision linked to theme 1: marketing and people. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.
(Total for Question SECTION-B3 is 12 marks)
Question SECTION-B4 (20 marks)
A-Level Business Theme 4: Global business question. A business is considering a decision linked to theme 4: global business. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.
(Total for Question SECTION-B4 is 20 marks)
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