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1

OPENING OF SCHOOL AND REVISING OF LAST TERM EXAMS

2 1
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Introduction and Trading Period Concept
Determination of Profit or Loss
Cost of Goods Sold Calculations
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain concept of trading period; Define accounting period; Distinguish between different period lengths; Give examples of financial statements
Q/A on business performance measurement; Discussion on why businesses need to measure profits; Brainstorming on different accounting periods; Introduction to final accounts
Charts showing different accounting periods, sample financial statements
Calculators, simple profit calculation worksheets, examples from textbook
Calculators, cost of goods sold worksheets, stock calculation examples
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 53-54
2 2
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Complex Profit and Loss Calculations
Introduction to Trading Account
Trading Account Preparation - Basic
Trading Account with Adjustments
Importance and Applications of Trading Account
Net Profit and Net Loss Concepts
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Handle complex scenarios with all adjustments; Calculate gross profit with returns and carriage; Apply net sales calculations; Work with realistic business examples
Advanced calculations using Karanja's example; Practical exercises with multiple adjustments; Group work on complex scenarios; Error detection exercises
Advanced calculation worksheets, complex business scenarios, group work materials
Trading account format sheets, demonstration materials, simple examples
Trading account formats, practical examples, balancing demonstrations
Comprehensive trading account formats, advanced examples, adjustment worksheets
Case study materials, performance comparison charts, presentation guidelines
Net profit calculation sheets, revenue and expense examples, comparison charts
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 54-56
2 3
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Revenue and Expense Classification
Profit and Loss Account Preparation
Profit and Loss Account from Trial Balance
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Classify items as revenues or expenses; Distinguish between income and expenditure; Identify debit and credit balance items; Understand trial balance classifications
Practical classification exercises; Analysis of Salim's trial balance; Group work on item classification; Discussion on debit/credit balances
Classification worksheets, trial balance examples, group exercise materials
Profit and loss account formats, demonstration materials, practice examples
Trial balance examples, extraction worksheets, complex scenarios
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 61-62
2 4
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Combined Trading and Profit & Loss Account
Importance of Profit and Loss Account
Balance Sheet Introduction
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Prepare combined trading, profit and loss account; Use Kipande Traders comprehensive example; Handle complete final accounts; Apply proper formatting
Comprehensive preparation using Kipande Traders; Step-by-step combined account preparation; Practice with complete examples; Individual and group work
Complete final account formats, comprehensive examples, practice materials
Stakeholder analysis sheets, case study materials, role-play guidelines
Balance sheet formats, accounting equation demonstrations, basic examples
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 64-66
3 1
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Balance Sheet Preparation
Types of Capital
Capital Calculations and Applications
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Prepare balance sheet from trial balance; Make adjustments for net profit and drawings; Apply proper balance sheet format; Ensure balancing totals
Practical preparation using Kipande Traders; Step-by-step balance sheet construction; Adjustments for profit and drawings; Balancing exercises
Balance sheet preparation sheets, adjustment examples, balancing demonstrations
Capital calculation worksheets, Upinde Traders example, calculation exercises
Advanced calculation sheets, multiple scenarios, problem-solving materials
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 66-67
3 2
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Introduction to Financial Ratios
Mark-up Calculations and Applications
Margin Concept and Calculations
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define financial ratios; Explain importance of ratios; Introduce mark-up concept; Calculate basic mark-up
Introduction to ratio analysis; Explanation of mark-up concept; Basic mark-up calculations; Discussion on pricing strategies
Ratio calculation sheets, mark-up examples, pricing strategy materials
Mark-up calculation worksheets, Kiambu Traders example, pricing problems
Margin calculation sheets, comparison charts, Waithera's example
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 69-71
3 3
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Relationship Between Mark-up and Margin
Trading Account Preparation Using Ratios
Current Ratio and Working Capital Ratio
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Understand mathematical relationship; Convert between mark-up and margin; Apply conversion formulas; Solve complex problems
Detailed explanation of relationship; Mathematical conversion methods; Practice with conversion exercises; Problem-solving applications
Conversion formula sheets, mathematical examples, complex problems
Trading account formats, incomplete record examples, complex scenarios
Ratio calculation sheets, Busia Traders example, interpretation guides
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 74-75
3 4
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Rate of Stock Turnover
Stock Turnover Applications
Return on Capital
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define stock turnover; Calculate rate of stock turnover; Interpret turnover results; Apply in trading account preparation
Explanation of stock turnover concept; Calculations using Upendo Traders; Practical applications; Using turnover for incomplete records
Stock turnover worksheets, Upendo Traders example, practical applications
Advanced application sheets, Maendeleo Traders example, complex scenarios
Return calculation sheets, Mr Odiek's example, comparison materials
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 76-78
4 1
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INFLATION
INFLATION
Acid Test and Quick Ratio
Importance of Financial Ratios
Introduction to Inflation and Deflation
Consumer Price Index (CPI) Concepts
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define acid test ratio; Calculate quick ratio; Distinguish from current ratio; Interpret liquidity position
Explanation of acid test concept; Calculations using Nakura Stores; Comparison with current ratio; Liquidity analysis
Quick ratio worksheets, Nakura Stores example, liquidity analysis materials
Stakeholder analysis sheets, case study materials, presentation guidelines
Price comparison charts from different years, Country inflation examples, Purchasing power calculation sheets, Real product price data
Sample consumer baskets, Base year price data, Price collection sheets, Index calculation examples, Consumer survey materials
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 79-80
4 2
INFLATION
CPI Calculation - Simple Average Method
CPI Calculation - Weighted Average Method
Types of Inflation and Demand-Pull Inflation
More Causes of Demand-Pull Inflation
Cost-Push Inflation and Its Causes
More Cost-Push Causes and Subsidy Effects
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Calculate price relatives for individual commodities. Compute Consumer Price Index using simple average method. Interpret CPI results and their meaning. Practice with multiple commodities and time periods.
Step-by-step CPI calculation exercises. Price relative computation for various goods. Simple average CPI calculation practice. Interpretation of results meaning for purchasing power. Group work on different commodity baskets.
Price data for multiple commodities, Calculation worksheets, Calculators, CPI formula charts, Practice problem sets
Family budget examples, Weight assignment sheets, Weighted calculation templates, Comparison tables, Advanced calculation problems
Market simulation materials, Government spending examples, Money supply charts, Income increase scenarios, Demand-pull diagrams
Shortage simulation materials, Population growth data, Expectation scenario cards, Consumer expenditure charts, Supply-demand graphs
Production cost scenarios, Wage-price spiral charts, Tax impact examples, Import price data, Cost-push diagrams
Manufacturing cost examples, Subsidy impact data, Profit margin scenarios, Input cost charts, Comprehensive comparison tables
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 146-147
4 3
INFLATION
Levels of Inflation
Positive Effects of Inflation
Negative Effects of Inflation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Distinguish between moderate, galloping, and hyper-inflation. Explain characteristics and percentage ranges. Analyze historical examples of different inflation levels. Assess economic impacts of each level.
Classification exercises using real country data. Historical case studies: Germany 1923 hyper-inflation. Moderate inflation benefits analysis. Comparison of inflation levels and their economic effects.
Historical inflation data, Germany 1923 case study, Country comparison charts, Inflation level classification sheets
Debtor-creditor scenarios, Profit calculation sheets, Work motivation examples, Resource utilization cases, Real vs nominal value charts
Sales simulation materials, Time cost analysis sheets, Role-play scenarios, Living standard calculation examples, Wage negotiation materials
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 152-153
4 4
INFLATION
More Negative Effects and Economic Impact
Controlling Inflation - Monetary Policy Tools
More Monetary Policy Tools and Fiscal Policy
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Analyze losses to creditors and retardation of economic growth. Explain adverse effects on balance of payments. Demonstrate loss of confidence in monetary system. Show discouragement of savings.
Creditor loss calculations in real terms. Economic growth impact analysis with case studies. Balance of payments deterioration examples. Monetary system confidence erosion scenarios. Savings discouragement analysis.
Creditor loss examples, Economic growth data, Balance of payments charts, Monetary confidence indicators, Savings impact studies
Central Bank simulation materials, Interest rate impact charts, Securities trading examples, Cash ratio calculation sheets
Credit control scenarios, Directive examples, Government spending data, Tax policy impact charts, Fiscal policy simulation materials
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 155-156
5 1
INFLATION
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Fiscal Policy Measures and Production Solutions
Statutory Measures for Inflation Control
Export Controls and Comprehensive Control Strategies
Introduction, Types and Advantages
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain reducing taxes on production to control cost-push inflation. Demonstrate subsidizing production effects. Show government production of scarce commodities. Analyze comprehensive fiscal policy approaches.
Production tax reduction impact analysis. Subsidy effect calculations on final prices. Government production case studies. Comprehensive fiscal policy design exercises for inflation control.
Production tax examples, Subsidy calculation sheets, Government production cases, Policy design templates, Impact analysis charts
Wage control examples, Price control policies, Import restriction data, Credit control scenarios, Policy implementation cases
Export control examples, Multi-strategy templates, Historical effectiveness data, Strategy design sheets, Presentation materials
World map, newspapers with trade reports, charts showing Kenya's trading partners, business magazines
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 157-158
5 2
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Disadvantages of International Trade
Computing Terms of Trade
Factors Affecting Terms of Trade
Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments Concepts
Preparing Balance of Payments Accounts
Balance of Payments Disequilibrium
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.
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
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
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 164
5 3
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Terms of Sale in International Trade
Credit and Import Documents
Shipping, Insurance and Commercial Documents
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define terms of sale concept. Explain basic terms: LOCO, F.O.R., F.A.S., F.O.B. Describe advanced terms: C&F, C.I.F., Landed, Franco. Apply terms to calculate cost implications.
Exposition of various terms with shipping examples; Group work on cost allocation scenarios; Practical calculations on different terms; Case study analysis of term selection.
Shipping documents, cost calculation worksheets, practical scenarios, charts
Sample letters of credit, import licence forms, indent examples, banking documents
Bill of lading samples, insurance certificates, invoice examples, document comparison charts
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 175-176
5 4
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Specialized Trade Documents
IMF and World Bank
African Development Institutions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe proforma invoice purposes. Explain freight note and weight note functions. Analyze letter of hypothecation uses. Discuss shipping advice note and document flow in trade.
Exposition of specialized documents; Group work on document sequencing; Practical scenarios on document usage; Analysis of complete trade documentation cycle.
Document samples, flow charts, practical scenarios, case studies
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 178-179
6 1
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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.
Exposition of integration concept and forms; Group discussions on regional cooperation examples; Comparison of integration levels using charts; Analysis of East African integration progress.
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
6 2
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Advantages and Disadvantages of Trade Restrictions
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:
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.
Policy analysis documents, consumer impact studies, case study materials
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 187-188
6 3
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.
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.
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
6 4
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
Characteristics of Under-development
Factors Hindering Development
Political, Social and Economic Institutional Factors
Development Planning Process and Objectives
Need for Development Planning and Benefits
Problems in Development Planning Implementation
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.
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
Kenya's development plan documents, planning process flowcharts, resource allocation examples
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
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 197-199
7-9

END TERM EXAMS, MARKING AND CLOSING OF SCHOOL


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