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Future Business Magnates

Points System

Challenge 1*

There will be 25 points available for tasks 1 to 4 and a further 30 points for the final task. More information will be provided on the day. Total points available 130.

Challenge 2*, 3* and 4* 

Reports will need to be submitted and points will be awarded based on the following criteria:

  • Research: 20 points max. 2 points for evidence of each relevant research method/source used.

  • Teamwork: 20 points max. Up to 15 points for evidence of successful team working and contributions of team members. 5 points for including meeting agendas, minutes and attendance lists.

  • Creativity and Originality: 30 points max. Up to 10 points for the quality of the presentation of work. Up to 20 points for examples of creativity and originality in your approach to the challenge.

  • Time Management: 10 points max. 10 points initially awarded to all, with 1 point deducted for each hour after the agreed deadline that the work is delivered. 

  • Result: 50 points max. Up to 50 points for overall quality and fitness for purpose in meeting the requirements of the challenge.

(*Total points available 130 for each challenge 2,3,4)

Challenge 5*

The points will be awarded in four categories as follows:

To be judged during the Challenge Day:

  • 30 points - Cash Quiz
  • 30 points - Cash Workshop
  • 30 points - Dragons' Den

To be submitted and judged following the Challenge Day:

  • 40 points - Annual Budget Plan

(*Total points available 130 for challenge 5)

Challenge 6

The points will be awarded in five categories as follows -

  • Teamwork And Enthusiasm - 40 points
  • Creativity - 40 points
  • Understanding Of The Business - 45 points
  • Unique Selling Point - 45 points
  • Presentation Skills - 50 points

(Total points available 220 for challenge 6)

 * Remember the Joker can only be played once for challenges 2-5 and not for challenge 1 & 6.