IEB MASTERING SECTION C :
2025 BUSINESS REPORTS
EXAMINER’S EDITION
GRADE 12 1.1
This isn’t just another study guide. It’s your secret weapon
for Section C. Inside, you’ll find:
4 simple steps to write a distinction-worthy report.
Examples of low/mid/high-ranking responses.
2025 case study examples tailored to clothing retail.
Current Affair examples
Example question [50 marks]
A break-down of the question
Real student answers + marker’s annotations
Tips on how to improve
, IEB MASTERING SECTION C
2025
BUSINESS REPORTS
BUSINESS STUDIES GRADE 12 IEB 2025
CASE STUDY: CLOTHING INDUSTRY
FORMAT APPLICATION
2 marks
If you replace the name of the business,
To: and the sentence still makes sense, then
you did not apply.
Date:
Topic:
Compiled by: CURRENT AFFAIRS
Structure
News from the past 2 years, e.g. the
unemployment rate is very high, at 31.9%
in Q4:2024
INTRODUCTION
You have to understand the PLANNING
question in order to link the topics. Write out your planning and do not
cross it out. You may gain marks from
PARAGRAPHS
it, and it helps you manage your time
and stay on topic.
Name
Explain
Apply / give an example
Answer the question
TIMING
CONCLUSION You should be able to write a
business report in 50 minutes.
Summarise what you already said With practice, you will gain
as a recommendation. experience and competency.
You learn by doing!
2025 BUSINESS REPORTS
EXAMINER’S EDITION
GRADE 12 1.1
This isn’t just another study guide. It’s your secret weapon
for Section C. Inside, you’ll find:
4 simple steps to write a distinction-worthy report.
Examples of low/mid/high-ranking responses.
2025 case study examples tailored to clothing retail.
Current Affair examples
Example question [50 marks]
A break-down of the question
Real student answers + marker’s annotations
Tips on how to improve
, IEB MASTERING SECTION C
2025
BUSINESS REPORTS
BUSINESS STUDIES GRADE 12 IEB 2025
CASE STUDY: CLOTHING INDUSTRY
FORMAT APPLICATION
2 marks
If you replace the name of the business,
To: and the sentence still makes sense, then
you did not apply.
Date:
Topic:
Compiled by: CURRENT AFFAIRS
Structure
News from the past 2 years, e.g. the
unemployment rate is very high, at 31.9%
in Q4:2024
INTRODUCTION
You have to understand the PLANNING
question in order to link the topics. Write out your planning and do not
cross it out. You may gain marks from
PARAGRAPHS
it, and it helps you manage your time
and stay on topic.
Name
Explain
Apply / give an example
Answer the question
TIMING
CONCLUSION You should be able to write a
business report in 50 minutes.
Summarise what you already said With practice, you will gain
as a recommendation. experience and competency.
You learn by doing!
