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1 2
POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Introduction to population and sources of data
Sample surveys and registration methods
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define population from Latin 'populus' meaning people
-Analyze population as total inhabitants of given area
-Define demography as study of population
-Examine population census methodology
-Analyze Kenya's census history (1969, 1979, 1989, 1999, 2009)
-Discuss enumerator roles and data collection

- Discussion on population definition
-Analysis of demographic importance
-Case studies on Kenya's census history
-Group work on enumeration process
-Examination of data collection methods
-Practical examples of population counting
Textbook, census examples, demographic data
Textbook, survey examples, registration cases
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 71-72
1 3
POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Basic population concepts - fertility and birth rates
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define fertility rate comprehensively
-Analyze general fertility rate formula
-Examine Example 6.1 fertility calculation
-Define birth rate and crude birth rate
-Analyze factors affecting birth rates
-Examine marriage, ignorance, and cultural factors

- Discussion on fertility concepts
-Analysis of Example 6.1 calculations
-Case studies on birth rate factors
-Group work on cultural influences
-Examination of marriage effects
-Practical fertility rate calculations
Textbook, Example 6.1, calculators, formula sheets
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 73-74
1 4
POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Mortality rates and migration concepts
Population growth rates and African comparisons
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define mortality and death rate concepts
-Analyze Figure 6.1 improved healthcare
-Examine crude death rate formula
-Calculate Example 6.2 Uganda death rate
-Define infant mortality rate
-Analyze migration, immigration, and emigration

- Discussion on mortality concepts
-Analysis of Figure 6.1 healthcare improvements
-Case studies on Example 6.2 calculations
-Group work on migration patterns
-Examination of infant mortality
-Practical mortality rate calculations
Textbook, Figure 6.1, Example 6.2, calculators
Textbook, Table 6.1, calculators, comparison charts
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 74-75
2 1
POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Overpopulation - definition and advantages
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define overpopulation comprehensively
-Analyze population explosion concept
-Examine factors leading to overpopulation
-Discuss advantages: large markets, labor availability
-Analyze investment expansion benefits
-Examine resource utilization improvements

- Discussion on overpopulation definition
-Analysis of population explosion factors
-Case studies on market advantages
-Group work on labor availability
-Examination of investment benefits
-Practical examples of resource utilization
Textbook, overpopulation examples, advantage cases
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 76-77
2 2
POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Disadvantages of overpopulation
Under-population and declining population
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Analyze rural-urban migration effects
-Examine poor living standards
-Discuss food shortages and famines
-Evaluate inflationary tendencies
-Analyze increased dependency burden
-Examine strain on social amenities

- Discussion on migration problems
-Analysis of living standard deterioration
-Case studies on food shortages
-Group work on inflation effects
-Examination of dependency issues
-Practical examples of social strain
Textbook, migration examples, shortage cases
Textbook, under-population examples, decline cases
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 77-78
2 3
POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Optimum population and dependency concepts
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define optimum population concept
-Analyze Figure 6.3 population curves
-Examine equilibrium between population and resources
-Define dependency ratio/burden
-Analyze dependency ratio measurement
-Examine high dependency effects on development

- Discussion on optimum population
-Analysis of Figure 6.3 comprehensive study
-Case studies on resource equilibrium
-Group work on dependency calculations
-Examination of development effects
-Practical examples of dependency burden
Textbook, Figure 6.3, dependency examples
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 79-80
2 4
POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Ageing and young populations
Population structure and Kenya's demographics
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define ageing population characteristics
-Analyze disadvantages of ageing populations
-Examine pension and healthcare burdens
-Define young population concept
-Analyze challenges of young populations
-Examine dependency and unemployment issues

- Discussion on ageing population problems
-Analysis of pension burden effects
-Case studies on young population challenges
-Group work on dependency issues
-Examination of unemployment effects
-Practical examples of age structure impacts
Textbook, ageing examples, youth cases
Textbook, Tables 6.2 and 6.3, demographic data
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 80-81
3 1
POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Population pyramids and international comparisons
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Analyze Figures 6.4 and 6.5 population pyramids
-Compare developing vs developed country structures
-Examine bloated bottom vs middle characteristics
-Discuss workforce distribution patterns
-Analyze ageing population indicators
-Evaluate structural implications for development

- Discussion on population pyramids
-Analysis of Figures 6.4 and 6.5 comparison
-Case studies on country differences
-Group work on pyramid interpretation
-Examination of workforce implications
-Practical examples of structural analysis
Textbook, Figures 6.4 and 6.5, pyramid examples
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 83-84
3 2
POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Economic growth vs development and population effects
Population effects on technology, land, and labor
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define economic growth and development
-Analyze economic growth formula
-Examine development vs growth differences
-Discuss rapid population growth problems
-Analyze low living standards effects
-Examine capital formation challenges

- Discussion on growth vs development
-Analysis of formula applications
-Case studies on population effects
-Group work on living standards
-Examination of capital formation
-Practical examples of development challenges
Textbook, formula sheets, development examples
Textbook, Figure 6.6, land examples
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 84-85
3 3
POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Population control methods and employment concepts
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Analyze population control methods
-Examine family planning importance
-Discuss education and employment strategies
-Define employment and labor force
-Analyze ILO definitions
-Examine full employment conditions

- Discussion on control methods
-Analysis of family planning benefits
-Case studies on employment strategies
-Group work on labor force concepts
-Examination of ILO standards
-Practical examples of employment
Textbook, control examples, employment cases
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 86-87
3 4
POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Unemployment types and causes
Technological and other unemployment types
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define unemployment comprehensively
-Analyze Figure 6.7 unemployed youth
-Examine unemployment consequences
-Discuss voluntary vs involuntary unemployment
-Analyze structural and cyclical unemployment
-Examine disguised and seasonal unemployment

- Discussion on unemployment definition
-Analysis of Figure 6.7 youth unemployment
-Case studies on unemployment types
-Group work on structural changes
-Examination of seasonal variations
-Practical examples of unemployment causes
Textbook, Figure 6.7, unemployment examples
Textbook, technology examples, cost cases
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 87-88
4 1
POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Solving unemployment and pertinent issues
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Analyze unemployment solution strategies
-Examine rural-urban migration reduction
-Discuss informal sector improvement
-Evaluate education system changes
-Analyze appropriate technology use
-Examine land reform importance

- Discussion on solution strategies
-Analysis of Figure 6.9 jua kali environment
-Case studies on sector improvements
-Group work on education reforms
-Examination of technology appropriateness
-Practical examples of solutions
Textbook, Figure 6.9, solution examples
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 89-90
4 2
POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Pertinent issues - data honesty, HIV/AIDS, and poverty
Learning activities, review and assessment
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Analyze cooperation in census data collection
-Examine population growth control needs
-Discuss literacy and gender education issues
-Evaluate HIV/AIDS pandemic effects
-Analyze Figure 6.10 eradication campaigns
-Examine poverty and entrepreneurship needs

- Discussion on data collection challenges
-Analysis of Figure 6.10 campaign importance
-Case studies on literacy issues
-Group work on poverty eradication
-Examination of entrepreneurship needs
-Practical examples of pertinent issues
Textbook, Figure 6.10, poverty examples
Research guides, interview forms, assessment materials
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 90-91
4 3
DETERMINING THE NET WORTH OF A BUSINESS
Introduction and meaning of assets
Types of assets (continued) and liabilities
Capital and its importance
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
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 96-97
4 4
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
5 1
DETERMINING THE NET WORTH OF A BUSINESS
Format and structure of balance sheet
Preparation of simple balance sheets
Complex balance sheet preparation
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
Textbook, Calculator, Complex problem sets, Peer review sheets
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 99-101
5 2
DETERMINING THE NET WORTH OF A BUSINESS
Importance of balance sheet
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the importance of balance sheet to business
-Analyze how balance sheet shows financial position
-Discuss uses by different stakeholders
-Evaluate business performance using balance sheet
-Identify limitations of balance sheet information
Group discussions on stakeholder needs; Case study analysis; Role play of different users; Critical evaluation exercises; Real business analysis
Textbook, Case study materials, Role play cards, Real balance sheet examples
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 105-106
5 3
DETERMINING THE NET WORTH OF A BUSINESS
BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
Net worth calculation and analysis
Meaning of business transactions
Effects of transactions on balance sheet - Introduction
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
Textbook, Transaction examples, Classification charts, Real business documents
Textbook, Balance sheet templates, Transaction cards, Demonstration materials
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 106
5 4
BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
Purchase of assets using business cash
Owner's additional investment
Purchase of assets on credit
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Analyze the effect of cash asset purchases
-Demonstrate double-effect on balance sheet
-Show how business funds circulate
-Explain why balance sheet totals remain unchanged
-Apply knowledge to practical scenarios
Worked examples demonstration; Practical exercises; Step-by-step analysis; Group activities; Problem solving sessions
Textbook, Calculator, Practice worksheets, Balance sheet formats
Textbook, Calculator, Investment scenarios, Case study materials
Textbook, Calculator, Credit scenarios, Balance sheet templates
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 110-111
6 1
BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
Cash withdrawals and deposits
Drawings and personal use withdrawals
Borrowing for business use
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain withdrawal of cash from bank for business use
-Analyze deposit of business cash into bank
-Demonstrate circulation of funds within business
-Show effect on specific balance sheet items
-Apply to cash management scenarios
Practical exercises; Cash flow demonstrations; Bank transaction analysis; Group activities; Problem solving sessions
Textbook, Cash flow charts, Bank transaction examples, Calculator
Textbook, Calculator, Drawings scenarios, Case study materials
Textbook, Calculator, Loan scenarios, Financial planning worksheets
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 113-114
6 2
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
6 3
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
6 4
BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
Compound transactions
Causes of changes in capital
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
Textbook, Calculator, Capital analysis worksheets, Strategy planning materials
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 120-121
7 1
BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
Initial and final capital determination
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
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 124-125
7 2
BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
Capital calculation methods
Pertinent issues and business ethics
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Apply formulas for initial and final capital calculation
-Solve complex capital determination problems
-Analyze interplay of investment, profit, losses and drawings
-Demonstrate step-by-step calculation procedures
-Interpret capital calculation results
Advanced calculations; Formula manipulation; Complex problem solving; Step-by-step demonstrations; Result interpretation exercises
Textbook, Calculator, Advanced problem sets, Formula reference sheets
Textbook, Case study materials, Debate materials, Ethical scenario cards
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 125-126
7 3
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
7 4
THE LEDGER
Recording purchases, sales and returns
Recording expenses, revenues and drawings
Balancing ledger accounts
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
Textbook, Ledger books, Calculator, Balancing worksheets, Special scenario worksheets
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 135-137
8 1
THE LEDGER
Uses of ledger and trial balance preparation
Trial balance limitations and errors
Classification of accounts and types of ledgers
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the uses of ledger accounts
-Define trial balance and its purpose
-Extract account balances from ledger
-Prepare trial balance from ledger accounts
-Demonstrate trial balance equilibrium
-Show procedure for trial balance preparation
Trial balance preparation; Balance extraction exercises; Practical preparation activities; Uses discussion; Error checking sessions; Step-by-step trial balance construction
Textbook, Ledger books, Trial balance formats, Calculator, Extraction worksheets
Textbook, Error example worksheets, Analysis charts, Correction materials, Error detection aids
Textbook, Classification charts, Ledger type examples, Comparison worksheets, Business scenario materials
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 141-142
8 2
THE CASH BOOK
Introduction, meaning and purpose of cash book
Types of cash books and single-column cash book
The two-column cash book
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define a cash book
-Explain the purpose of keeping a cash book
-Distinguish between cash and credit transactions
-Identify the two-sided nature of cash book
-Explain the uses of cash book in business
-Describe the debit and credit sides of cash book
Introduction to cash book concept; Group discussion on cash transactions; Demonstration of cash book structure; Practical identification of cash vs credit transactions; Analysis of cash book importance
Textbook, Sample cash books, Transaction examples, Chart showing cash book structure
Textbook, Cash book formats, Practice worksheets, Rulers, Calculator
Textbook, Two-column cash book formats, Transaction sets, Calculator, Contra entry examples
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 160-161
8 3
THE CASH BOOK
Bank overdraft and advanced two-column cash book
The three-column cash book and discount columns
Double-entry and ledger posting from cash book
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define bank overdraft and its causes
-Record bank overdraft in cash book
-Handle complex two-column cash book transactions
-Prepare two-column cash book with overdraft situations
-Balance cash book with overdraft correctly
-Apply knowledge to real business scenarios
Bank overdraft explanation; Complex transaction analysis; Overdraft recording demonstrations; Advanced problem solving; Real business scenario exercises; Error correction activities
Textbook, Calculator, Complex transaction examples, Overdraft scenarios, Business case studies
Textbook, Three-column cash book formats, Calculator, Discount calculation worksheets, Practice sets
Textbook, Ledger books, Posting examples, Dishonoured cheque scenarios, Practice worksheets
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 165-167
8 4
THE CASH BOOK
Pertinent issues and comprehensive practice
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Discuss honesty and transparency in cash book keeping
-Explain conformity to accounting principles
-Analyze importance of proper cash book maintenance
-Evaluate ethical considerations in cash recording
-Apply all cash book concepts to comprehensive problems
-Demonstrate mastery of cash book preparation and balancing
Group discussions on business ethics; Comprehensive cash book preparation; Complex problem solving; Ethical scenario analysis; Peer review activities; Individual consultations
Textbook, Comprehensive problem sets, Ethical scenario cards, Case study materials, Assessment worksheets
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 168-169

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