Classroom Activities Using Business Simulations
Practical Ways to Use Business Simulations in Schools
Business simulations can be used in a variety of structured and flexible classroom activities, making them suitable for different teaching styles and timeframes.
Lesson-based activities
Use simulations to enhance individual lessons:
- Introduce a concept (e.g. pricing strategy)
- Run a short simulation task
- Review results and discuss outcomes
Best fit: Classic (offline business simulation), Evolution (online business simulation)
Long-term projects
Classroom business simulations can form the foundation of extended projects:
- Students run a business over weeks or terms
- Track performance and refine strategies
- Present results and reflect on decisions
Best fit: Evolution (online business simulation)
Startup and enterprise activities
Encourage entrepreneurial thinking through idea development:
- Generate business ideas
- Test assumptions and refine concepts
- Present validated ideas
Best fit: Validate (online startup planning platform)
Group work and collaboration
All business simulations by SimVenture are highly effective for teamwork:
- Assign roles (CEO, Marketing, Finance)
- Encourage collaborative decision-making
- Build communication and leadership skills
Homework and independent tasks
With guided learning functionality, the business simulation software by SimVenture can extend beyond the school classroom:
- Set independent tasks
- Allow self-paced progression
- Reinforce in-class learning
Enrichment and competitions
Business simulations can be used for:
- Enterprise competitions
- Challenge days or workshops
- Extracurricular business clubs
