• The edition is clearly set out, accompanied by chapter layouts that are visually appealing, with each area of study colour coded to easily locate each area of study for units three and four.
  
  
• This new edition provides clear headings aligned to the study design, tables and visual icons to represent the different types of engaging student activities.
  
  
• Each chapter has a good balance of content, depth and detail, contemporary case studies, graphical representation of information, engaging activities, extension activities, review questions and exam practice questions.
  
  
• This new edition includes a clear overview of the area of study and outcomes from the new study design, the key knowledge and specific learning intentions for each chapter (area of study) and a tick the box checklist which includes success criteria linked to corresponding questions. This is a fabulous feature which ties in with the pedagogy of High Impact Teaching Strategies (H.I.T.S) to make the learning visible.
  
  
• The Chapter review feature also is an excellent tool for revision. It highlights key glossary terms for the area of study, provides exam preparation questions which have a range of task words to address, and includes a digital activities component through the interactive textbook feature, which provides revision quizzes and VCAA questions with model responses
  
  
• Each chapter has graphic organisers – a conceptual summary, which can be used as a basis for explosion concept maps for revision of topics and as visual revision tool of the key topics in each area of study
  
  
• The Key knowledge summary spread at the end of each are study clearly sets out all the key knowledge and a concise summary of the key concepts in each key knowledge. Students will find this very useful for revising key topics and ensuring practice questions have been completed on each key knowledge in preparation for a SAC.
  
  
• The sample examination questions and advice feature is a great revision guide to help students with practice exam questions.
  
  
• The “let’s unpack it” feature also is an excellent new feature of the revised textbook, which provides a clear systematic process and modelling for students to unpack extended response questions as well as a breakdown of mark allocations.
  
  
• Another engaging and appealing feature is the ‘Kickstarter activity” based on a quotation relevant to the topic. This inquiry-based learning feature can be used to spark class discussion and brainstorm the key concepts relevant to the area of study.

Summary: "Finally, I would highly recommend this new edition of the Cambridge VCE Business Management Units 3 and 4 Third Edition to be book listed for year 12 Business Management students. It provides a fresh, engaging design, and an easy-to-follow format for students and teachers. The content is comprehensive and carefully aligned to the revised study design. The authors have considered the inclusion of a clear structured set of features for each area of study and chapters, as well as an excellent range of student task and activities to facilitate learning and revision. The contemporary up to date case studies, and the comprehensive and user-friendly digital resources in the interactive Textbook also provides a thorough platform of material for both students and teachers. Congratulations to the authors and the Cambridge team on the delivery of an impressive new edition packed with an array of new pedagogical sound features."

Cambridge VCE Business Management Third Edition was sent for review to respected VCE Business Management teacher, Grace Ciavarella. The following is a selection of her assessment notes: