March 2026 Updates and Notices
Dear subscribers
Welcome to the March Updates and Notices!
During the past month, some of the additional resources added to InThinking Business Management include:
- A new revision poster for Unit 1.5 (Internal and external growth) has been added here.
- A revision poster for Unit 3.2 (Sources of internal and external finance) has been added here.
- A new revision poster for Unit 3.3 (Costs vs Revenues) has been added here.
- A new interactive A-Z Branding Quiz has been added here for Unit 4.5 (The importance of branding). There is also a PDF version that you can print to use with students in class.
- A new revision poster for Unit 3.5 (Balance sheets) can be downloaded here, showing the differences between current and non-current assets.
- Students can test their understanding of the contents Unit 3.7 (Liquidity position) by having a go at the new Quizlets here. They can choose their preferred Quiz format from the drop down menu (Flashcards, Match, Learn, Test, and/or Spell).
- Teachers can also download a new revision poster outlining the differences between primary and secondary research (as part of Unit 4.4) here.
- A new revision poster for Unit 5.6 (Make-or-buy decisions) has been added here, along with an explanation of how to use the CRUISE acronym.
- A new revision poster outlining the differences between contingency planning and crisis management has been added here for Unit 5.7.
- A new revision poster that uses the BRIGHT framework has been added here for Unit 5.8 to help students to remember the importance of Research & Development (R&D).
- Our latest Paper 2, Section A, resource has been added here. Topics covered include Unit 1.2 - Types of business entities: Partnerships, Unit 3.5 - Profitability and liquidity ratio analysis: Current ratio and Quick ratio, and Unit 3.7 - Cash flow forecasts. This resource has been created in collaboration with Samik Das, Housemaster and Teacher of IBDP Business Management and Economics at The Doon School, India. Many thanks to Samik for his creativity and generosity in sharing yet another excellent resource with the InThinking Business Management community!
Student Access
With IB exams starting on 29th April (Business Management Paper 1 and Paper 3), subscribers are reminded that their students can gain free access to the InThinking Business Management website by activating Student Access from the homepage.
At the time of writing, 31 569 students have complimentary access. Subscribers can also register additional Business Management teachers at their school, allowing them to access at no extra cost.
Upcoming IB-authorised Category 3 Workshop
There is still enough time to register for the upcoming IB Category 3 Business Management Virtual Workshop, Focus on the Internal Assessment (27th - 29th March 2026) here.
Click the icon below for further details.
What to expect:
✅ Clear guidance on all requirements of the IA
✅ Unpacking the assessment criteria
✅ Common pitfalls to avoid (following the M25 and N25 submissions)
✅ Marking authentic student sample IAs from the IB
✅ Moderation practice to build confidence and consistency in guiding students
✅ Plenty of time for Q&A – bring your most challenging questions.
Whether you’re new to the IA or looking to refine your marking and moderation, this official IB workshop, hosted by InThinking, is designed to be hands-on, supportive, and immediately useful. You’ll also take away a bumper pack of updated resources to support your students on your return to school.
Registration details can be found on the IB website here.
Upcoming Think-In upskilling CPD courses prior to May 2026 final exams
Join one of our Think-In courses, designed for meaningful professional upskilling. These dynamic, creative, and interactive virtual sessions last three hours (2:00–5:15 pm Spain time), including a 15-minute break. Click the link in the table below to register.
| Dates | Think-In upskilling course |
| Tues 10th Mar 2026 | Keys to Success: Paper 1 in DP Business Management (Group 2) for M26 exam |
| Wed 11th Mar 2026 | Keys to Success: Paper 2 DP Business Management (quantitative techniques) |
| Thurs 12th Mar 2026 | DP Keys to Success: Paper 3 in Business Management (focus on social enterprises) |
| Fri 13th Mar 2026 | Keys to Success: The IA in the DP Business Management |
| Tues 24th Mar 2026 | Keys to Success: The Extended Essay in DP Business Management |
| Wed 25th March 2026 | Keys to Success: The Extended Essay in DP Economics |
| Mon 30th March 2026 | Focus on: Using FT Schools and InThinking Subject Sites (FREE one-hour webinar for IB Business Management and Economics teachers ) |
InThinking and FT Schools
Did you know IB teachers and students can get free access to the Financial Times?
Our latest FT Schools collaboration is now available. The resource focuses on Visa and Mastercard’s market leadership in Europe, with links to:
- BMT3 STEEPLE analysis
- Unit 1.3 Organizational objectives
- Unit 1.5 Economies of scale
- Unit 4.1 Introduction to marketing
- Unit 4.2 Marketing Planning
- Ethics as a prescribed key concept in the course.
It also includes two sets of exam-style practice questions with mark schemes, ready for classroom use.
Discover how InThinking Business Management uses trusted Financial Times content to enrich teaching and learning in our blog.
As part of the FT Schools initiative, this resource is free for all teachers and students, whether or not you are an FT subscriber.
We hope it becomes a valuable addition to your teaching toolkit.
Free webinar
Join Andrew Jack (Financial Times), Alex Smith (InThinking DP Economics), and Paul Hoang (InThinking DP Business Management) to see how FT Schools can bring the IBDP curriculum to life!
💡 We'll be sharing practical tips, real-world examples, and freely accessible resources for IB teachers.
📅 Don’t miss out – sign up now using the link here!
Paper 1 pre-release statement
Unsurprisingly, our most visited page last month was the Paper 1 pre-release statement for the May 2026 examination (Abraca), with 6514 visits at the time of writing.
The pre-release was released on My IB on 29th January 2026.
Teachers can activate Student Access from the homepage to let students explore the ATL activities, lesson ideas, embedded videos, tri-dominoes, interactive quizzes, top tips, Quizlets, exam practice questions, and other resources in preparation for the May 2026 Paper 1 exam.
A big “thank you” to all the teachers who joined our two Think-In upskilling courses on the pre-release earlier this month. 🙏
Staying in touch
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Join the 578 IB Business Management teachers on LinkedIn here! We use this platform to share the latest updates and information about new resources on the InThinking Business Management website.
At the time of writing, there are 2312 teachers in our InThinking Business Management Facebook group who share questions, ideas, and resources on a regular basis.
Our InThinking WhatsApp group group has 938 active teachers. Please check your WhatsApp privacy settings to ensure your first and last name plus a suitable profile picture are visible, so everyone knows who they are communicating with.
With best wishes
Paul Hoang
