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Use LAPs to help prepare your students for the A*S*K certification exams. This package of 100 LAPs and the associated PowerPoints includes those most relevant to the Fundamental Marketing Concepts exam. Since LAPs are based on the same industry validation research as the A*S*K exams, they make great review and study materials to help ensure that your students are prepared to earn their certification. Keep in mind, though, that LAP modules are NOT currently available to address every...

Use LAPs to help prepare your students for the A*S*K certification exams. This package of 59 LAPs and the associated PowerPoints includes those most relevant to the Fundamentals of Ethics exam. Since LAPs are based on the same industry validation research as the A*S*K exams, they make great review and study materials to help ensure that your students are prepared to earn their certification. Keep in mind, though, that LAP modules are NOT currently available to address every performance...

Partnering organizations such as state CTSO associations sometimes contract with MBA Research to develop additional exams to specific specifications. Some of the most common of these custom exams focus on economics and mathematics in business. Past versions of these tests are available for purchase to use as practice for CTSO objective exams. Economics Applications in Business. This exam is based on the economics instructional area (from within the Business Administration core) across all...

Partnering organizations such as state CTSO associations sometimes contract with MBA Research to develop additional exams to specific specifications. Some of the most common of these custom exams focus on economics and mathematics in business. Past versions of these tests are available for purchase to use as practice for CTSO objective exams. Economics Applications in Business. This exam is based on the economics instructional area (from within the Business Administration core) across all...

Partnering organizations such as state CTSO associations sometimes contract with MBA Research to develop additional exams to specific specifications. Some of the most common of these custom exams focus on economics and mathematics in business. Past versions of these tests are available for purchase to use as practice for CTSO objective exams. Economics Applications in Business. This exam is based on the economics instructional area (from within the Business Administration core) across all...

Partnering organizations such as state CTSO associations sometimes contract with MBA Research to develop additional exams to specific specifications. Some of the most common of these custom exams focus on economics and mathematics in business. Past versions of these tests are available for purchase to use as practice for CTSO objective exams. Economics Applications in Business. This exam is based on the economics instructional area (from within the Business Administration core) across all...

Partnering organizations such as state CTSO associations sometimes contract with MBA Research to develop additional exams to specific specifications. Some of the most common of these custom exams focus on economics and mathematics in business. Past versions of these tests are available for purchase to use as practice for CTSO objective exams. Economics Applications in Business. This exam is based on the economics instructional area (from within the Business Administration core) across all...

Partnering organizations such as state CTSO associations sometimes contract with MBA Research to develop additional exams to specific specifications. Some of the most common of these custom exams focus on economics and mathematics in business. Past versions of these tests are available for purchase to use as practice for CTSO objective exams. Economics Applications in Business. This exam is based on the economics instructional area (from within the Business Administration core) across all...

Access for Free: The A*S*K Certification Exam: Fundamentals of Ethics is available for free until June 30, 2026, thanks to the Daniels Fund. To request the free A*S*K ethics exam and/or pretest, send teacher name, email, school, and school address to service@mbaresearch.org. Order the A*S*K Fundamentals of Ethics Practice Test ©22 here.  About the Exam: The free A*S*K Fundamentals of Ethics exam is intended for those students who have been introduced to ethics content...

MBA Research offers online exams for documenting student learning outcomes over entire multi-course programs of study.  Comparable forms of each exam are offered as (formative) pretests and as (summative) post-tests at any time. Each is 100% aligned with the National Business Administration standards and is 100% aligned with the corresponding program-of-study to ensure fully curriculum-aligned assessment. Available exams, offered as 3 or 4 Carnegie Unit Credits (Length of...

Program-of-Study (POS) pretest exams (also called end-of-program pretest exams) are used in a variety of ways. They provide a straightforward way to measure student learning gains (comparing pretest scores with POS scores). Used annually, they provide guidance for various curriculum decisions. They also provide an invaluable way to help students review learning from prior courses and identify needed review and remediation. Pretests cover the same content (i.e., use the same test specifications...

New and improved: All A*S*K certification exams, pretests, and practice tests have been revised to ensure they align with the learning outcomes most commonly addressed in business programs, while maintaining the rigor and focus appropriate for industry-driven certification. Visit ASKInstitute.org for updated blueprints and performance indicator lists. The Fundamentals of Ethics certification exam is available for free until June 30, 2026, thanks to the Daniels Fund. Access for...

New and improved: All A*S*K certification exams, pretests, and practice tests have been revised to ensure they align with the learning outcomes most commonly addressed in business programs, while maintaining the rigor and focus appropriate for industry-driven certification. Visit ASKInstitute.org for updated blueprints and performance indicator lists. The A*S*K Business Institute Certification Exams provide third-party documentation of learning achievement as well as add value to...

New and improved: All A*S*K certification exams, pretests, and practice tests have been revised to ensure they align with the learning outcomes most commonly addressed in business programs, while maintaining the rigor and focus appropriate for industry-driven certification. Visit ASKInstitute.org for updated blueprints and performance indicator lists. The A*S*K Institute provides objective, third-party documentation of learning achievement through A*S*K Business Certificates. Based on...

MBA Research Digital Badging: Proof-of-Learning for resumes, portfolios, digital media New, portable MBA Digital Badges make it easy for your students to document and share individual achievements in learning. Each offers significant value-added for students who earn badges. Students can accumulate multiple badges that can be used for resumes, electronic portfolios, scholarship applications, and more. What’s a digital badge? Think of them as stackable credentials. Each digital badge represents...

The Ethical Leadership End-of-Course Exam addresses concepts and skills essential for ethical leadership, including ethical principles; critical thinking; goal setting; self-awareness; communication; interpersonal relations; teamwork; and basic project-management techniques. Designed for high school students, the test contains 50 questions.  Students who score 70% or higher on the exam earn a digital badge. Details. Use the Ethical Leadership Course Guide and ...

High School of Business™ Brochure - Student Version. Use this tri-fold brochure as a tool for explaining the High School of Business™ program to students. It includes an overview of the program, course descriptions, and benefits of being in the program. Available in packages of 50.  Note: These brochures are designed to be used by schools currently participating in the High School of Business™ program. For more information about High School of Business™, visit www.MBAResearch.org/HSB. ...

Ethics education is a perfect (and needed) topic for all students. Introduce your students to ethics and ethical decision-making with these three foundational lesson modules. Students will learn about the nature of ethics, identify causes of ethical dilemmas, and learn how to recognize and respond to ethical dilemmas. Learning Activity Packages (LAPs) are ready-to use lesson modules. Each LAP includes a student handout with engaging narrative, links for further learning, individual and group...

Will your students own businesses someday? Teach them the risks and returns of different forms of business ownership structures, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and hybrids using Own It Your Way (Types of Business Ownership). LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about types of...

Teach your students all about the advantages and disadvantages of sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and hybrids, then demonstrate how to choose the business ownership structure that best meets their needs and goals. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about selecting forms of business...

There are many legal issues that affect the marketing of sports and events. Cover Your Bases (Legal Issues in Sports/Event Marketing) will teach your students some of the unique antitrust exemptions that apply to sports. This LAP also highlights the importance of risk management and contract law. Examples, videos, activities, and much more will help students become aware of the legal issues surrounding sports/event marketing. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional...

Laying Down the Law introduces students to the basics of laws and regulations, including the types of law, levels of law, and the important functions of law, namely maintaining order, resolving disputes, and enacting social change. It also teaches students where laws and regulations come from, what they do, and which ones are especially relevant and important to young people today. Equally important—or perhaps more so—students learn how to follow laws in their daily lives, to interact with law...

Channels of distribution move products from manufacturers to consumers. Chart Your Channels (Channel Management) explores what activities must occur in these channels as well as what it takes to ensure their efficiency and effectiveness. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about channel management, a (So...

Channels of distribution get products where they need to go. Use Channel It (Channels of Distribution) to teach your students about these channels—who participates in them, how they work, and the benefits they provide. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about channels of distribution, a (So What?)...