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1

REPORTING OF LEARNERS

2 1
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
2 2
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
2 3
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 4
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
3 1
POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Disadvantages of overpopulation
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
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 77-78
3 2
POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Under-population and declining population
Optimum population and dependency concepts
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define under-population characteristics
-Analyze small market disadvantages
-Examine under-utilization of resources
-Define declining population concept
-Analyze advantages of declining population
-Examine disadvantages including labor shortfalls

- Discussion on under-population problems
-Analysis of resource under-utilization
-Case studies on declining populations
-Group work on developed country trends
-Examination of labor shortfall effects
-Practical examples of population decline
Textbook, under-population examples, decline cases
Textbook, Figure 6.3, dependency examples
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 78-79
3 3
POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Ageing and young populations
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
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 80-81
3 4
POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Population structure and Kenya's demographics
Population pyramids and international comparisons
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define population structure comprehensively
-Analyze Tables 6.2 and 6.3 Kenya data
-Examine age and gender distribution
-Discuss Kenya's demographic features
-Analyze economically active vs dependants
-Examine literacy and rural-urban distribution

- Discussion on population structure
-Analysis of Tables 6.2 and 6.3 detailed study
-Case studies on Kenya's demographics
-Group work on age distribution
-Examination of economic activity
-Practical examples of structural analysis
Textbook, Tables 6.2 and 6.3, demographic data
Textbook, Figures 6.4 and 6.5, pyramid examples
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 81-83
4 1
POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Economic growth vs development and population effects
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
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 84-85
4 2
POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Population effects on technology, land, and labor
Population control methods and employment concepts
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Analyze unemployment from high population
-Examine technology dependency effects
-Discuss land fragmentation problems
-Analyze labor force quality issues
-Examine social problems from overcrowding
-Evaluate Figure 6.6 vicious cycle

- Discussion on unemployment causes
-Analysis of technology challenges
-Case studies on land fragmentation
-Group work on labor quality
-Examination of Figure 6.6 cycle
-Practical examples of population pressure
Textbook, Figure 6.6, land examples
Textbook, control examples, employment cases
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 85-86
4 3
POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Unemployment types and causes
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
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 87-88
4 4
POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Technological and other unemployment types
Solving unemployment and pertinent issues
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Analyze technological unemployment
-Examine ATM effects on bank employment
-Discuss frictional unemployment
-Analyze residual and casual unemployment
-Examine unemployment causes in Kenya
-Evaluate high production costs

- Discussion on technological changes
-Analysis of ATM impact examples
-Case studies on Kenyan unemployment
-Group work on production costs
-Examination of casual employment
-Practical examples of technology effects
Textbook, technology examples, cost cases
Textbook, Figure 6.9, solution examples
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 88-89
5 1
POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Pertinent issues - data honesty, HIV/AIDS, and poverty
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
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 90-91
5 2
POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT
DETERMINING THE NET WORTH OF A BUSINESS
DETERMINING THE NET WORTH OF A BUSINESS
Learning activities, review and assessment
Introduction and meaning of assets
Types of assets (continued) and liabilities
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Conduct field research on local fertility/mortality
-Interview school leavers about employment
-Analyze local population challenges
-Review all population and employment concepts
-Apply knowledge to real scenarios
-Prepare comprehensive assessment

- Field research activities
-Interview local school leavers
-Analysis of local population data
-Comprehensive review sessions
-Assessment preparation activities
-Practical application exercises
Research guides, interview forms, assessment materials
Textbook, Charts showing asset types, Pictures of business assets, Classification worksheets
Textbook, Case study materials, Charts on liability types, Local business examples
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 91-92
5 3
DETERMINING THE NET WORTH OF A BUSINESS
Capital and its importance
The book-keeping equation
Application of book-keeping equation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define capital in business context
-Explain the importance of capital to a business
-Identify sources of business capital
-Analyze the relationship between capital, assets and liabilities
-Discuss factors that affect capital adequacy
Interactive discussion on capital sources; Role play on capital acquisition; Analysis of capital importance; Group work on capital planning scenarios
Textbook, Role play materials, Capital planning worksheets, Calculator
Textbook, Calculator, Problem solving worksheets, Formula charts
Textbook, Calculator, Practice worksheets, Real business data examples
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 98-99
5 4
DETERMINING THE NET WORTH OF A BUSINESS
The balance sheet - meaning and essentials
Format and structure of balance sheet
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define a balance sheet
-Explain the purpose of a balance sheet
-Identify essential features of a balance sheet
-Describe the T-format of a balance sheet
-Explain why balance sheet totals must balance
Explanation of balance sheet concept; Drawing T-format demonstrations; Group discussion on balance sheet importance; Analysis of sample balance sheets
Textbook, Sample balance sheets, Drawing materials, T-format templates
Textbook, Drawing materials, Rulers, Sample formats, Chart paper
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 99-101
6 1
DETERMINING THE NET WORTH OF A BUSINESS
Preparation of simple balance sheets
Complex balance sheet preparation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Prepare balance sheets from given information
-Classify business items correctly
-Calculate missing figures before preparation
-Ensure balance sheet totals agree
-Present balance sheets in proper format
Guided preparation exercises; Individual balance sheet preparation; Group checking activities; Problem solving sessions; Practical calculations
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 101-104
6 2
DETERMINING THE NET WORTH OF A BUSINESS
Importance of balance sheet
Net worth calculation and analysis
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
Textbook, Calculator, Comparative data, Analysis worksheets
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 105-106
6 3
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
6 4
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
7 1
BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
Drawings and personal use withdrawals
Borrowing for business use
Payment of liabilities
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
Textbook, Calculator, Debt scenarios, Balance sheet templates
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 114-115
7 2
BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
Complex liability transactions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain payment of liability by incurring new liability
-Analyze payment of liability by owner's private cash
-Demonstrate various liability settlement methods
-Show effects on balance sheet equilibrium
-Apply to complex business scenarios
Complex scenario analysis; Advanced calculations; Group problem solving; Comparative exercises; Real business applications
Textbook, Calculator, Complex scenarios, Comparative charts
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 117-118
7 3
BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
Sale of assets and debtor transactions
Compound 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
Textbook, Calculator, Complex transaction examples, Advanced worksheets
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 118-120
7 4
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
8 1
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
8 2
BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
THE LEDGER
Pertinent issues and business ethics
Meaning, purpose and format of ledger accounts
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
Textbook, Ledger books, Rulers, Chart paper, T-format templates
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Student's Book Pg 126
8 3
THE LEDGER
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:
- State rules for posting to various ledger accounts
-Explain debiting and crediting procedures
-Define double-entry book keeping
-Demonstrate that debits must equal credits
-Apply rules to asset, liability, capital, expense and revenue accounts
-Show how every transaction affects at least two accounts
Rule explanation and demonstration; Double-entry demonstrations; Practical posting exercises; Classification activities; Balance verification exercises; Transaction analysis sessions
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 129-131
8 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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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