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| WK | LSN | TOPIC | SUB-TOPIC | OBJECTIVES | T/L ACTIVITIES | T/L AIDS | REFERENCE | REMARKS |
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| 1 |
reporting and opener examination |
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| 2 | 1 |
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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Introduction, Types and Advantages
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define international trade. Distinguish between bilateral and multilateral trade. State advantages of international trade. Explain how trade promotes specialization and employment. |
Q/A session on local trading experiences; Brainstorming on goods Kenya exports/imports; Group discussion on trade advantages with real examples; Analysis of technology transfer cases.
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World map, newspapers with trade reports, charts showing Kenya's trading partners, business magazines
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KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 162-164
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| 2 | 2 |
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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Disadvantages of International Trade
Computing Terms of Trade Factors Affecting Terms of Trade |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify disadvantages of international trade. Explain how trade can lead to local industry collapse. Analyze imported inflation concept. Discuss cultural and sovereignty impacts. |
Guided discussion on negative trade effects; Case study analysis of textile industry challenges; Q/A on dependency problems; Group work on cultural changes due to globalization.
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Newspaper cuttings on industry closures, case study materials, charts showing trade impacts
Calculators, statistical data sheets, worked examples, formula charts Case study materials, charts comparing different economies, business magazines |
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 164
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| 2 | 3-4 |
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments Concepts
Preparing Balance of Payments Accounts Balance of Payments Disequilibrium Terms of Sale in International Trade Credit and Import Documents |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define balance of trade and balance of payments. Distinguish between visible and invisible trade. Identify components of balance of payments account. Explain current and capital account transactions. Explain letter of credit functions and types. Describe import licence requirements. Analyze indent procedures (open and closed). Discuss creditworthiness and banking relationships. |
Exposition of trade balance concepts; Group work identifying transaction types; Practical examples using Kenya's trade data; Discussion on visible vs invisible goods classification.
Examination of actual letters of credit; Discussion on import licensing procedures; Group work on indent preparation; Analysis of banking documentation requirements. |
Trade statistics, charts showing balance structure, newspapers with economic data
Account worksheets, calculators, worked examples, practice data sets Policy documents, case study materials, charts showing correction methods Shipping documents, cost calculation worksheets, practical scenarios, charts Sample letters of credit, import licence forms, indent examples, banking documents |
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 167-169
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 176-177 |
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| 3 | 1 |
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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Shipping, Insurance and Commercial Documents
Specialized Trade Documents |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain bill of lading purposes and features. Describe insurance policy types and certificate of origin. Analyze commercial and consular invoices. Compare airway bill with other transport documents. |
Examination of actual shipping documents; Discussion on insurance requirements; Group analysis of invoice types; Comparison of transport document features.
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Bill of lading samples, insurance certificates, invoice examples, document comparison charts
Document samples, flow charts, practical scenarios, case studies |
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 177-178
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| 3 | 2 |
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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IMF and World Bank
African Development Institutions |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
State objectives and functions of IMF. Explain stable exchange rate maintenance and international liquidity provision. Describe World Bank objectives and development financing role. Compare IMF and World Bank functions. |
Exposition of institutional backgrounds; Discussion on exchange rate stabilization; Case studies on institutional interventions; Comparison of lending terms and objectives.
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Charts showing institutional structures, case study materials, project reports
ADB/ADF project reports, development case studies, institutional comparison charts |
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 180-182
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| 3 | 3-4 |
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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Forms and Characteristics of Economic Integration
Importance and Effects of Economic Integration Reasons and Methods of Trade Restrictions |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define economic integration. Identify and explain four forms: free trade area, customs union, common market, economic union. Compare characteristics and features of each form. Analyze progression from simple to complex integration. Explain importance of economic integration including market expansion and specialization. Analyze advantages of free trade. Identify disadvantages including revenue loss and unemployment risks. Evaluate overall impact on member countries. |
Exposition of integration concept and forms; Group discussions on regional cooperation examples; Comparison of integration levels using charts; Analysis of East African integration progress.
Group discussions on integration benefits; Case studies on successful integration examples; Analysis of trade creation vs trade diversion; Balanced assessment of costs and benefits. |
Maps showing integration blocs, comparison charts, case study materials on regional blocs
Integration success stories, policy analysis documents, charts showing trade effects Case study materials, tariff schedules, quota examples, policy documents, calculators |
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 182-184
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 184-185 |
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| 4 | 1 |
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Trade Restrictions
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
State advantages of trade restrictions for domestic industries. Identify disadvantages including retaliation risks and consumer impacts. Analyze quality and price implications. Evaluate long-term effects on economic efficiency. |
Balanced analysis of restriction effects; Case studies on protection outcomes and retaliation; Discussion on consumer welfare impacts; Group evaluation of policy trade-offs.
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Policy analysis documents, consumer impact studies, case study materials
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KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 187-188
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| 4 | 2 |
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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Trade Liberalization and Export Processing Zones
E-commerce and Digital Trade Forms and Importance of Economic Integration |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain trade liberalization concept and effects. Describe EPZ characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. Analyze impact on domestic industries. Evaluate EPZ contribution to economic development. |
Exposition of liberalization trends; Case study on Athi River EPZ; Discussion on liberalization impacts on local industries; Analysis of EPZ success factors and challenges.
|
EPZ documentation, liberalization case studies, charts showing trade policy evolution
Computer/tablets for demonstration, e-commerce examples, online payment illustrations Maps showing integration blocs, charts comparing integration forms, newspaper articles on regional cooperation |
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 188-189
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| 4 | 3-4 |
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
INTERNATIONAL TRADE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING |
Advantages and Disadvantages of Free Trade
Reasons for Trade Restrictions Methods of Trade Restrictions Advantages and Disadvantages of Trade Restrictions Trends in International Trade Economic Growth and Development Concepts |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Enumerate advantages of free trade including market expansion and specialization. Identify disadvantages such as revenue loss and unemployment risks. Analyze trade creation vs trade diversion effects. Evaluate impact on local industries and consumer choice. State advantages of trade restrictions for domestic economy. Identify disadvantages including retaliation risks and quality issues. Analyze consumer choice limitations and monopoly emergence. Evaluate long-term economic efficiency impacts. |
Guided discussion on free trade benefits; Case studies on integration success stories; Group analysis of trade diversion problems; Q/A on consumer welfare impacts and government revenue effects.
Balanced exposition of restriction effects; Case studies on protection outcomes and retaliation examples; Group discussions on consumer welfare impacts; Analysis of monopoly emergence risks. |
Case study materials on successful integration, charts showing trade effects, policy analysis documents
Case study materials on protected industries, charts showing protection policies, newspaper articles on trade policies Tariff schedules, quota examples, calculators, policy documents showing restriction methods Policy analysis documents, case studies on protection outcomes, consumer impact studies EPZ documentation, computers/tablets for e-commerce demonstration, charts showing trade liberalization effects Statistical data on economic indicators, charts comparing developed vs developing countries, newspaper economic reports |
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 184-185
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 187-188 |
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| 5 | 1 |
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
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Characteristics of Under-development
Factors Hindering Development Political, Social and Economic Institutional Factors |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify comprehensive characteristics of under-development. Explain high poverty levels and income disparity issues. Analyze unemployment problems and subsistence sector dominance. Discuss dependence on developed countries and infrastructure challenges. |
Brainstorming session on development indicators; Detailed exposition of under-development characteristics; Group discussions on poverty and unemployment statistics; Visual analysis of infrastructure differences.
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Statistical data on poverty and unemployment, photos showing infrastructure gaps, case study materials on developing countries
Case studies on development barriers, charts showing technology gaps, brain drain statistics Governance case studies, cultural practice examples, charts showing institutional frameworks |
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 197-199
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| 5 | 2 |
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
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Development Planning Process and Objectives
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define development planning concept and importance. Explain planning process including objective establishment. State government policy objectives for long-term development. Analyze resource identification and allocation in planning. |
Guided discussion on planning necessity; Exposition of systematic planning process; Group work on identifying realistic planning objectives; Analysis of Kenya's development planning experience.
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Kenya's development plan documents, planning process flowcharts, resource allocation examples
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KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 202-204
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| 5 | 3-4 |
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
REVISION Paper 1 Revision Paper 1 Revision Paper 1 Revision |
Need for Development Planning and Benefits
Problems in Development Planning Implementation Short Answer & Definition Questions Application & Explanation Questions Financial Questions |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Give reasons why development planning is necessary. Explain appropriate resource allocation through planning. Discuss planning role in stimulating national effort. Analyze planning support for foreign aid acquisition and project evaluation. - Revise key definitions and facts -Improve accuracy in short answers -Practice time management |
Group discussions on planning benefits; Case studies on successful planning outcomes; Analysis of foreign aid effectiveness with proper planning; Q/A on project evaluation importance and duplication avoidance.
- Class quiz on common terms -Group revision as guided by the teacher -Peer marking using marking schemes |
Planning success case studies, foreign aid effectiveness reports, project evaluation examples
Case studies on planning challenges, disaster impact reports, examples of successful and failed development projects Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes Past Paper 1 exams, topic summaries, marking schemes Past papers with financial questions, marking schemes |
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 203-204
Business Studies Paper 1, KLB Bk 1-4 |
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| 6 | 1 |
Paper 2 Revision
Paper 1 Revision Paper 1 Revision |
Descriptive Questions
Financial & Accounting Questions Short Answer & Definition Questions Application & Explanation Questions |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Develop essay-style answers in a structured format -Organize points logically under subheadings -Practice time-bound responses |
- Brainstorm key points for common topics as guided by the teacher
-Group discussion -Peer review and teacher marking |
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes
Past Paper 2 exams, marking schemes, financial statement examples Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes Past Paper 1 exams, topic summaries, marking schemes |
Business Studies Paper 2, KLB Bk 1-4
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| 6 | 2 |
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 2 Revision Paper 2 Revision |
Financial Questions
Descriptive Questions Financial & Accounting Questions |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Master financial calculations and reporting -Prepare financial -Interpret and apply financial data to solve problems |
- Solve past paper financial questions in groups
-Peer review and teacher marking of solutions |
Past papers with financial questions, marking schemes
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes Past Paper 2 exams, marking schemes, financial statement examples |
Business Studies KLB Paper 1, KLB Bk 1-4, Students notes
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| 6 | 3-4 |
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 2 Revision Paper 1 Revision Paper 1 Revision |
Short Answer & Definition Questions
Application & Explanation Questions Financial Questions Descriptive Questions Financial & Accounting Questions Short Answer & Definition Questions Application & Explanation Questions |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Revise key definitions and facts -Improve accuracy in short answers -Practice time management - Develop essay-style answers in a structured format -Organize points logically under subheadings -Practice time-bound responses |
- Class quiz on common terms
-Group revision as guided by the teacher -Peer marking using marking schemes - Brainstorm key points for common topics as guided by the teacher -Group discussion -Peer review and teacher marking |
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, topic summaries, marking schemes Past papers with financial questions, marking schemes Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes Past Paper 2 exams, marking schemes, financial statement examples Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes Past Paper 1 exams, topic summaries, marking schemes |
Business Studies Paper 1, KLB Bk 1-4
Business Studies Paper 2, KLB Bk 1-4 |
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| 7 | 1 |
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 2 Revision Paper 2 Revision |
Financial Questions
Descriptive Questions Financial & Accounting Questions |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Master financial calculations and reporting -Prepare financial -Interpret and apply financial data to solve problems |
- Solve past paper financial questions in groups
-Peer review and teacher marking of solutions |
Past papers with financial questions, marking schemes
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes Past Paper 2 exams, marking schemes, financial statement examples |
Business Studies KLB Paper 1, KLB Bk 1-4, Students notes
|
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| 7 | 2 |
Paper 1 Revision
|
Short Answer & Definition Questions
Application & Explanation Questions Financial Questions |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Revise key definitions and facts -Improve accuracy in short answers -Practice time management |
- Class quiz on common terms
-Group revision as guided by the teacher -Peer marking using marking schemes |
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, topic summaries, marking schemes Past papers with financial questions, marking schemes |
Business Studies Paper 1, KLB Bk 1-4
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| 7 | 3-4 |
Paper 2 Revision
Paper 1 Revision Paper 1 Revision Paper 2 Revision Paper 2 Revision |
Descriptive Questions
Financial & Accounting Questions Short Answer & Definition Questions Application & Explanation Questions Financial Questions Descriptive Questions Financial & Accounting Questions |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Develop essay-style answers in a structured format -Organize points logically under subheadings -Practice time-bound responses - Apply business knowledge to real business situations -Develop clear, logical explanations |
- Brainstorm key points for common topics as guided by the teacher
-Group discussion -Peer review and teacher marking - Teacher demonstrates how to answer explanation questions -Students answer questions on factors, reasons, and effects -Class discussion and corrections |
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes
Past Paper 2 exams, marking schemes, financial statement examples Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes Past Paper 1 exams, topic summaries, marking schemes Past papers with financial questions, marking schemes Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes Past Paper 2 exams, marking schemes, financial statement examples |
Business Studies Paper 2, KLB Bk 1-4
Business Studies KLB Paper 1, KLB Bk 1-4, Students notes |
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| 8 | 1 |
Paper 1 Revision
|
Short Answer & Definition Questions
Application & Explanation Questions Financial Questions |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Revise key definitions and facts -Improve accuracy in short answers -Practice time management |
- Class quiz on common terms
-Group revision as guided by the teacher -Peer marking using marking schemes |
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, topic summaries, marking schemes Past papers with financial questions, marking schemes |
Business Studies Paper 1, KLB Bk 1-4
|
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| 8 | 2 |
Paper 2 Revision
Paper 1 Revision |
Descriptive Questions
Financial & Accounting Questions Short Answer & Definition Questions |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Develop essay-style answers in a structured format -Organize points logically under subheadings -Practice time-bound responses |
- Brainstorm key points for common topics as guided by the teacher
-Group discussion -Peer review and teacher marking |
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes
Past Paper 2 exams, marking schemes, financial statement examples Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes |
Business Studies Paper 2, KLB Bk 1-4
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| 8 | 3-4 |
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 2 Revision Paper 2 Revision |
Application & Explanation Questions
Financial Questions Descriptive Questions Financial & Accounting Questions Short Answer & Definition Questions Application & Explanation Questions Financial Questions Descriptive Questions Financial & Accounting Questions |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Apply business knowledge to real business situations -Develop clear, logical explanations - Revise key definitions and facts -Improve accuracy in short answers -Practice time management |
- Teacher demonstrates how to answer explanation questions
-Students answer questions on factors, reasons, and effects -Class discussion and corrections - Class quiz on common terms -Group revision as guided by the teacher -Peer marking using marking schemes |
Past Paper 1 exams, topic summaries, marking schemes
Past papers with financial questions, marking schemes Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes Past Paper 2 exams, marking schemes, financial statement examples Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes Past Paper 1 exams, topic summaries, marking schemes Past papers with financial questions, marking schemes Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes Past Paper 2 exams, marking schemes, financial statement examples |
Business Studies KLB Paper 1, KLB Bk 1-4, Students notes
Business Studies Paper 1, KLB Bk 1-4 |
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