The report, which draws on 118 secondary school inspections, found that business courses were particularly popular among male students and that the quality of teaching was good or better in seven out of 10 schools.
However, it said there was too much "talking-at" pupils and an over-dependence on worksheets. Around half of students said they did not have enough hands-on experiences, such as running mini-enterprises, or enough contact with local businesses.
Ofsted chief inspector Christine Gilbert said: "Business teachers must be given the training they need to produce inspiring lessons. The best lessons actively engaged students through case studies of real businesses, role play, games and simulation."
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