DETERMINING THE NET WORTH OF A BUSINESS

Introduction and meaning of assets

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define the term assets in business context
-Distinguish between fixed assets and current assets
-Identify at least 5 examples of fixed assets
-Explain characteristics of fixed and current assets
-Classify given business items as fixed or current assets

Brainstorming on business properties; Group discussion on asset classification; Practical exercise identifying assets in local businesses; Classification activity using real business examples

Textbook, Charts showing asset types, Pictures of business assets, Classification worksheets

Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 96-97

DETERMINING THE NET WORTH OF A BUSINESS

Types of assets (continued) and liabilities
Capital and its importance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Differentiate between tangible and intangible assets
-Define liabilities and their characteristics
-Distinguish between long-term and current liabilities
-Give examples of different types of liabilities
-Explain the relationship between assets and liabilities

Group presentations on asset types; Case study analysis of business liabilities; Discussion on debt management; Practical examples from local businesses

Textbook, Case study materials, Charts on liability types, Local business examples
Textbook, Role play materials, Capital planning worksheets, Calculator

Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 97-98

DETERMINING THE NET WORTH OF A BUSINESS

The book-keeping equation
Application of book-keeping equation
The balance sheet - meaning and essentials

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- State the book-keeping equation
-Explain the relationship between assets, capital and liabilities
-Apply the book-keeping equation to solve problems
-Demonstrate how the equation maintains balance
-Calculate missing variables using the equation

Guided discovery of the equation; Step-by-step problem solving; Practice calculations; Group problem solving activities; Mathematical demonstrations

Textbook, Calculator, Problem solving worksheets, Formula charts
Textbook, Calculator, Practice worksheets, Real business data examples
Textbook, Sample balance sheets, Drawing materials, T-format templates

Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 98-99

DETERMINING THE NET WORTH OF A BUSINESS

Format and structure of balance sheet
Preparation of simple balance sheets

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Draw the correct format of a balance sheet
-Arrange items in order of permanency
-Explain the two-sided nature of balance sheets
-Demonstrate proper headings and dating
-Show the relationship between balance sheet and book-keeping equation

Practical drawing exercises; Format demonstration; Group work on balance sheet structure; Step-by-step construction activities

Textbook, Drawing materials, Rulers, Sample formats, Chart paper
Textbook, Calculator, Preparation worksheets, Sample data, Graph paper

Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 99-101

DETERMINING THE NET WORTH OF A BUSINESS

Complex balance sheet preparation
Importance of balance sheet

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Prepare balance sheets with multiple items
-Handle complex business scenarios
-Solve problems involving missing capital
-Arrange items in order of liquidity
-Analyze prepared balance sheets for accuracy

Advanced problem solving; Complex calculations; Alternative arrangement exercises; Peer review activities; Error correction exercises

Textbook, Calculator, Complex problem sets, Peer review sheets
Textbook, Case study materials, Role play cards, Real balance sheet examples

Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 104-106

DETERMINING THE NET WORTH OF A BUSINESS

Net worth calculation and analysis

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define net worth of a business
-Calculate net worth using different methods
-Analyze factors affecting net worth
-Compare net worth of different businesses
-Interpret net worth figures for decision making

Calculation exercises; Comparative analysis; Group problem solving; Decision making scenarios; Mathematical applications

Textbook, Calculator, Comparative data, Analysis worksheets

Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 106

BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS

Meaning of business transactions
Effects of transactions on balance sheet - Introduction
Purchase of assets using business cash

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define business transactions
-Distinguish between cash and credit transactions
-Identify different types of business transactions
-Give examples of various business transactions
-Explain the importance of recording transactions

Brainstorming on business activities; Group discussion on transaction types; Real-life examples sharing; Classification exercises; Case study analysis

Textbook, Transaction examples, Classification charts, Real business documents
Textbook, Balance sheet templates, Transaction cards, Demonstration materials
Textbook, Calculator, Practice worksheets, Balance sheet formats

Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 109

BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS

Owner's additional investment
Purchase of assets on credit
Cash withdrawals and deposits

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the effect of owner's contributions
-Analyze impact on assets and capital
-Demonstrate increase in balance sheet totals
-Show inflow of resources effect
-Apply to various investment scenarios

Case study analysis; Practical calculations; Investment scenario exercises; Group discussions; Real business examples

Textbook, Calculator, Investment scenarios, Case study materials
Textbook, Calculator, Credit scenarios, Balance sheet templates
Textbook, Cash flow charts, Bank transaction examples, Calculator

Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 111-112

BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS

Drawings and personal use withdrawals
Borrowing for business use

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define drawings and their nature
-Analyze effect of drawings on balance sheet
-Demonstrate outflow of resources from business
-Show impact on assets and capital
-Explain reduction in balance sheet totals

Drawings scenario analysis; Practical calculations; Group discussions; Case study exercises; Real business examples

Textbook, Calculator, Drawings scenarios, Case study materials
Textbook, Calculator, Loan scenarios, Financial planning worksheets

Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 114-115

BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS

Payment of liabilities
Complex liability transactions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Analyze payment of liabilities by cash
-Demonstrate outflow of resources from business
-Show decrease in assets and liabilities
-Explain impact on balance sheet totals
-Apply to debt management scenarios

Debt payment analysis; Practical calculations; Group exercises; Balance sheet manipulation; Problem solving sessions

Textbook, Calculator, Debt scenarios, Balance sheet templates
Textbook, Calculator, Complex scenarios, Comparative charts

Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 116-117

BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS

Sale of assets and debtor transactions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Analyze sale of assets for cash and on credit
-Explain receipt of cash from debtors
-Demonstrate profit and loss effects
-Show impact on various balance sheet items
-Apply to sales and collection scenarios

Sales transaction analysis; Profit/loss calculations; Debtor management exercises; Group activities; Practical applications

Textbook, Calculator, Sales scenarios, Debtor management worksheets

Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 118-120

BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS

Compound transactions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain compound transactions and their effects
-Analyze transactions with multiple effects
-Demonstrate complex balance sheet impacts
-Show triple or more effects on balance sheet
-Apply to advanced business scenarios

Advanced transaction analysis; Complex calculations; Multi-effect demonstrations; Group problem solving; Advanced scenarios

Textbook, Calculator, Complex transaction examples, Advanced worksheets

Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 120-121

BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS

Causes of changes in capital

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify factors that influence capital levels
-Explain effects of additional investment on capital
-Analyze impact of profits and losses on capital
-Demonstrate effects of drawings on capital
-Evaluate capital management strategies

Capital change analysis; Factor identification exercises; Impact assessment activities; Group discussions; Strategic planning exercises

Textbook, Calculator, Capital analysis worksheets, Strategy planning materials

Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 124

BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS

Initial and final capital determination
Capital calculation methods

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define initial and final capital
-Explain trading periods and their importance
-Calculate initial capital from given information
-Determine final capital using various methods
-Apply capital determination formulas

Capital calculation exercises; Formula application; Trading period analysis; Practical calculations; Problem solving sessions

Textbook, Calculator, Capital determination worksheets, Formula charts
Textbook, Calculator, Advanced problem sets, Formula reference sheets

Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 124-125

BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS

Pertinent issues and business ethics

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Discuss honesty and transparency in transaction recording
-Explain importance of accurate transaction records
-Analyze consequences of false transaction recording
-Evaluate ethical considerations in business transactions
-Propose solutions to unethical practices

Group discussions on business ethics; Case study analysis of unethical practices; Debate on transparency; Problem solving on ethical dilemmas; Action planning sessions

Textbook, Case study materials, Debate materials, Ethical scenario cards

Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 126

THE LEDGER

Meaning, purpose and format of ledger accounts
Rules of recording and double entry concept
Recording business transactions and opening accounts

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define a ledger and ledger account
-Explain the purpose of keeping a ledger
-Identify features of a ledger account
-Draw the correct format of a ledger account
-Explain the four columns and T-shape format
-Distinguish between debit and credit sides

Introduction to ledger concept; Demonstration of T-format; Group discussion on ledger importance; Drawing ledger account format; Practical identification exercises; Format construction activities

Textbook, Ledger books, Rulers, Chart paper, T-format templates
Textbook, Ledger books, Rules summary charts, Double-entry worksheets, Calculator
Textbook, Ledger books, Transaction examples, Balance sheet examples, Practice sets

Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 127-129

THE LEDGER

Recording purchases, sales and returns
Recording expenses, revenues and drawings

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Record purchases of goods for resale
-Distinguish between cash and credit purchases
-Record purchase returns (returns outwards)
-Record sales returns (returns inwards)
-Post purchase and sales transactions to relevant accounts
-Apply double-entry rules to returns

Purchase transaction recording; Returns transaction analysis; Cash vs credit analysis; Practical recording exercises; Comparison activities; Group problem solving

Textbook, Ledger books, Purchase scenarios, Returns scenarios, Transaction cards
Textbook, Ledger books, Expense/revenue examples, Drawings scenarios, Classification worksheets

Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 135-137

THE LEDGER

Balancing ledger accounts
Uses of ledger and trial balance preparation
Trial balance limitations and errors

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the procedure for balancing accounts
-Calculate account balances correctly
-Demonstrate balance carried down and brought down
-Balance accounts with only one entry
-Identify and handle closed accounts
-Show treatment of various balancing scenarios

Balancing demonstrations; Step-by-step calculations; Single entry balancing; Closed account identification; Practical balancing exercises; Comparative analysis

Textbook, Ledger books, Calculator, Balancing worksheets, Special scenario worksheets
Textbook, Ledger books, Trial balance formats, Calculator, Extraction worksheets
Textbook, Error example worksheets, Analysis charts, Correction materials, Error detection aids

Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 139-141

THE LEDGER
THE CASH BOOK
THE CASH BOOK

Classification of accounts and types of ledgers
Introduction, meaning and purpose of cash book
Types of cash books and single-column cash book

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Classify ledger accounts into personal and impersonal
-Distinguish between different types of ledgers
-Explain sales ledger, purchases ledger and nominal ledger
-Describe cash book, private ledger and general ledger
-Identify specialized ledgers and their uses
-Demonstrate proper account classification and ledger selection

Classification exercises; Ledger type identification; Practical classification activities; Ledger type analysis; Selection exercises; Real business applications

Textbook, Classification charts, Ledger type examples, Comparison worksheets, Business scenario materials
Textbook, Sample cash books, Transaction examples, Chart showing cash book structure
Textbook, Cash book formats, Practice worksheets, Rulers, Calculator

Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 143-145

THE CASH BOOK

The two-column cash book
Bank overdraft and advanced two-column cash book

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the two-column cash book structure
-Identify cash and bank columns
-Record transactions in two-column cash book
-Understand contra entries and their recording
-Balance cash and bank columns separately
-Show proper use of folio references

Two-column format demonstration; Contra entries explanation; Practical recording exercises; Balancing procedures for both columns; Group problem solving; Step-by-step construction activities

Textbook, Two-column cash book formats, Transaction sets, Calculator, Contra entry examples
Textbook, Calculator, Complex transaction examples, Overdraft scenarios, Business case studies

Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 163-165

THE CASH BOOK

The three-column cash book and discount columns
Double-entry and ledger posting from cash book
Pertinent issues and comprehensive practice

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the three-column cash book structure
-Distinguish between discount allowed and discount received
-Record transactions in three-column cash book
-Handle discount calculations correctly
-Balance three-column cash book properly
-Show proper treatment of discount columns

Three-column format demonstration; Discount concepts explanation; Discount calculation exercises; Practical recording activities; Balancing procedures for all columns; Group work on discount scenarios

Textbook, Three-column cash book formats, Calculator, Discount calculation worksheets, Practice sets
Textbook, Ledger books, Posting examples, Dishonoured cheque scenarios, Practice worksheets
Textbook, Comprehensive problem sets, Ethical scenario cards, Case study materials, Assessment worksheets

Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 167-168

THE CASH BOOK
MONEY & BANKING

Pertinent issues and comprehensive practice
Introduction, Barter Trade and its Limitations

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Real exchange items, Problem scenario cards, Case study materials, Charts

MONEY & BANKING

Money System and Characteristics of Money
Functions of Money
Demand for Money and Supply of Money

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define money as medium of exchange. Explain evolution from barter to money. Identify and explain all characteristics of money (acceptability, divisibility, portability, durability, stability, homogeneity, cognisability, scarcity, malleability).

Exposition of money evolution. Hands-on examination of currency samples. Testing recognition of genuine vs fake money. Practical demonstration of money characteristics. Group analysis of characteristic importance.

Different currencies, Genuine and sample notes, Magnifying glass, Regional currency samples
Goods for trading, Price tags, Recording sheets, Savings scenarios, Property document samples
Budget sheets, Emergency scenarios, Investment charts, Money supply statistics, Central Bank reports

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 93-95

MONEY & BANKING

Banking System and Development of Banking
Commercial Banks and Their Services

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify elements of Kenya's banking system. Explain hierarchy of banks. Trace history of banking development from goldsmith banking to modern banking. Understand banking evolution.

Mapping exercise of Kenya's banking system. Historical timeline creation of banking development. Story-telling of goldsmith banking origins. Group research on banking categories. Banking evolution discussions.

Banking system charts, Historical timeline materials, Bank category lists, Banking evolution charts
Mock bank materials, Deposit slips, Transfer forms, Safety boxes, Play money, Standing order cards

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 99-101

MONEY & BANKING

Commercial Bank Services and Foreign Exchange
Types of Bank Accounts - Current and Savings
Fixed Deposit Accounts and Account Opening Requirements

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain foreign exchange services, advisory services, trustee services, and guarantor roles. Demonstrate how banks act as intermediaries between savers and borrowers. Calculate foreign exchange rates.

Foreign exchange rate calculations. Advisory service role-plays. Trustee service case studies. Guarantor service demonstrations. Intermediary function illustrations.

Exchange rate charts, Advisory scenario cards, Trustee examples, Guarantor forms, Intermediary flow charts
Account opening forms, Cheque books, ATM cards, Interest calculation sheets, Comparison charts
Investment scenarios, Calculation sheets, Account forms, ID documents, Photographs, Certificate samples

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 103-104

MONEY & BANKING

Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define NBFIs and their purpose. Explain Development Finance Institutions, Housing Finance Companies, SACCOs, Insurance Companies. Detail their functions and services.

Research on local NBFIs. SACCO membership simulation. Insurance policy analysis. Housing finance case studies. Group presentations on NBFI roles.

NBFI information sheets, SACCO materials, Insurance policies, Housing finance examples, Case study materials

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 111-113

MONEY & BANKING

Micro-Finance, Agricultural Finance and Differences with Commercial Banks

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain micro-finance and agricultural finance operations. Compare NBFIs with commercial banks in terms of services, target markets, and operations. Analyze their complementary roles.

Micro-finance loan simulation. Agricultural project financing exercises. Comparison table creation. Case study analysis of differences. Group discussions on operational contrasts.

Loan application forms, Agricultural projects, Comparison charts, Case studies, Analysis sheets

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 111-113

MONEY & BANKING

Central Bank Functions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define Central Bank role in monetary control. Explain currency issuing, banker to banks, government banking, bank control, and clearing house functions. Demonstrate lender of last resort role.

Central Bank role-play activities. Currency management simulation. Inter-bank transaction examples. Government account simulation. Bank supervision demonstrations. Cheque clearing exercises.

Central Bank charts, Currency samples, Inter-bank forms, Government forms, Supervision checklists, Clearing examples

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 113-115

MONEY & BANKING

Monetary Policy Tools
Modern Banking Trends

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define monetary policy and its objectives. Explain bank rate, open market operations, cash/liquidity ratio, compulsory deposits, selective credit controls, directives and moral suasion. Demonstrate how these tools control money supply.

Monetary policy simulation exercises. Interest rate effect analysis. Securities trading demonstrations. Cash ratio calculations. Credit control scenarios. Policy tool comparison activities.

Policy charts, Interest rate examples, Securities samples, Calculation sheets, Control scenarios, Comparison tables
ATM cards, Computer demonstrations, Modern banking examples, Technology comparison charts

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 115-117

MONEY & BANKING
PUBLIC FINANCE

Modern Banking Trends
Introduction to Public Finance and its Purpose

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain mobile banking, e-banking, and M-pesa services. Detail credit facilities evolution and customer care improvements. Analyze mobile banks and Pesa Point services. Assess banking accessibility improvements.

Mobile money demonstrations. E-banking simulations. Digital payment exercises. Credit application processes. Customer service role-plays. Mobile bank simulation.

Mobile phones, E-banking platforms, Digital payment examples, Credit forms, Service scenarios, Mobile bank materials
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, pens, local examples from students' experience.

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 119-121

PUBLIC FINANCE

Purpose of Public Finance - Provision of Essential Services
Purpose of Public Finance - Economic Control and Development

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify essential goods and services provided by government. Explain why private sector cannot adequately provide certain services. Analyze the concept of public interest. Evaluate the importance of government intervention in service provision.

Teacher exposition of new concepts; Group work identifying public services in their locality; Discussion comparing public schools vs private schools; Students share experiences of using public facilities.

Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' prior knowledge and experiences.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, examples from students' local knowledge, chalk.

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 124-125

PUBLIC FINANCE

Sources of Public Finance - Overview and Classification
Government Borrowing - Internal and External
Types of Debt and Government Expenditure

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify various sources of public finance. Distinguish between internal and external sources. Classify government revenue sources. Analyze the importance of diversified revenue sources.

Brainstorming session on where government gets money; Teacher exposition using chalkboard diagrams; Group work categorizing revenue sources; Students discuss challenges in tax collection.

Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' observations from daily life.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, basic calculator (if available), student knowledge.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, local examples from students' environment.

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 125-127

PUBLIC FINANCE

Principles of Public Expenditure
Introduction to Tax and Taxation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline principles governing public expenditure. Explain the concept of sanctions in public spending. Analyze the principle of maximum social benefit. Examine flexibility and economy in public expenditure.

Teacher exposition on government spending rules; Discussion on why parliament must approve spending; Students give examples of wasteful government spending they have heard about; Q/A on benefits of government projects.

Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' general knowledge from radio/conversations.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' shopping experiences and observations.

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 128-129

PUBLIC FINANCE

Principles of Taxation
Classification of Taxes - By Structure

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the characteristics of a good tax system. Analyze equity in taxation (horizontal and vertical). Examine certainty, convenience and economy in taxation. Evaluate flexibility and simplicity in tax systems.

Detailed teacher exposition using chalkboard; Group discussions on fairness in taxation; Students discuss easy vs difficult ways to pay tax; Examples of how shop prices change with VAT changes.

Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' market experiences and price observations.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, basic arithmetic skills, simple calculation examples.

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 131-132

PUBLIC FINANCE

Classification of Taxes - Direct vs Indirect

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Distinguish between direct and indirect taxes. Explain impact and incidence of taxation. Identify examples of direct taxes (income tax, corporation tax, etc.). Analyze examples of indirect taxes (VAT, excise duty, etc.).

Teacher exposition with chalkboard examples; Discussion on taxes deducted from salaries vs taxes on goods; Students identify taxes they see in shops; Group work classifying different taxes they know.

Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' knowledge of prices and salary deductions.

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 135-141

PUBLIC FINANCE

Merits and Demerits of Direct and Indirect Taxes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Analyze advantages and disadvantages of direct taxation. Evaluate merits and demerits of indirect taxation. Compare effectiveness of direct vs indirect taxes. Assess the role of both types in government revenue.

Comparative discussion using chalkboard summary; Group debates on which tax system is better; Students discuss tax avoidance they have observed; Comprehensive review and written exercise; Topic summary preparation.

Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, student experiences and observations, review questions.

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 135-141