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| WK | LSN | TOPIC | SUB-TOPIC | OBJECTIVES | T/L ACTIVITIES | T/L AIDS | REFERENCE | REMARKS |
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Opening of school and opener Examinations |
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MONEY & BANKING
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Types of Bank Accounts - Current and Savings
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define and compare current and savings accounts. Explain characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of each. Demonstrate account operations and requirements. |
In groups, learners are guided to:
Current account opening simulation. Savings account operation practice. Cheque writing exercises. Interest calculation for savings. ATM usage demonstrations. Account comparison activities. |
Account opening forms, Cheque books, ATM cards, Interest calculation sheets, Comparison charts
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KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 104-109
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| 2 | 2 |
MONEY & BANKING
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Fixed Deposit Accounts and Account Opening Requirements
Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs) |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define fixed deposit accounts and their features. Calculate returns on fixed deposits. Identify requirements for opening all types of accounts. Practice account opening procedures. |
In groups, learners are guided to:
Fixed deposit investment scenarios. Return calculation exercises. Mock account opening procedures. Document verification exercises. Form filling practice. Certificate examination. |
Investment scenarios, Calculation sheets, Account forms, ID documents, Photographs, Certificate samples
NBFI information sheets, SACCO materials, Insurance policies, Housing finance examples, Case study materials |
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 109-111
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| 2 | 3 |
MONEY & BANKING
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Micro-Finance, Agricultural Finance and Differences with Commercial Banks
Central Bank Functions |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain micro-finance and agricultural finance operations. Compare NBFIs with commercial banks in terms of services, target markets, and operations. Analyze their complementary roles. |
In groups, learners are guided to:
Micro-finance loan simulation. Agricultural project financing exercises. Comparison table creation. Case study analysis of differences. Group discussions on operational contrasts. |
Loan application forms, Agricultural projects, Comparison charts, Case studies, Analysis sheets
Central Bank charts, Currency samples, Inter-bank forms, Government forms, Supervision checklists, Clearing examples |
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 111-113
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| 2 | 4 |
MONEY & BANKING
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Monetary Policy Tools
Modern Banking Trends |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define monetary policy and its objectives. Explain bank rate, open market operations, cash/liquidity ratio, compulsory deposits, selective credit controls, directives and moral suasion. Demonstrate how these tools control money supply. |
In groups, learners are guided to:
Monetary policy simulation exercises. Interest rate effect analysis. Securities trading demonstrations. Cash ratio calculations. Credit control scenarios. Policy tool comparison activities. |
Policy charts, Interest rate examples, Securities samples, Calculation sheets, Control scenarios, Comparison tables
ATM cards, Computer demonstrations, Modern banking examples, Technology comparison charts |
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 115-117
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| 3 | 1 |
MONEY & BANKING
PUBLIC FINANCE PUBLIC FINANCE |
Modern Banking Trends
Introduction to Public Finance and its Purpose Purpose of Public Finance - Provision of Essential Services |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain mobile banking, e-banking, and M-pesa services. Detail credit facilities evolution and customer care improvements. Analyze mobile banks and Pesa Point services. Assess banking accessibility improvements. |
In groups, learners are guided to:
Mobile money demonstrations. E-banking simulations. Digital payment exercises. Credit application processes. Customer service role-plays. Mobile bank simulation. |
Mobile phones, E-banking platforms, Digital payment examples, Credit forms, Service scenarios, Mobile bank materials
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, pens, local examples from students' experience. Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' prior knowledge and experiences. |
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 119-121
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| 3 | 2 |
PUBLIC FINANCE
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Purpose of Public Finance - Economic Control and Development
Sources of Public Finance - Overview and Classification Government Borrowing - Internal and External Types of Debt and Government Expenditure |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain how public finance controls consumption of certain products. Describe how government encourages/discourages certain economic activities. Analyze balanced regional development through public finance. Examine wealth redistribution through public finance. |
In groups, learners are guided to:
Discussion on high prices of cigarettes and alcohol; Teacher explains government subsidies using fertilizer example; Students give examples of development projects in different counties; Q/A on how taxes help the poor. |
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, examples from students' local knowledge, chalk.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' observations from daily life. Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, basic calculator (if available), student knowledge. Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, local examples from students' environment. |
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 124-125
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| 3 | 3 |
PUBLIC FINANCE
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Principles of Public Expenditure
Introduction to Tax and Taxation Principles of Taxation |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Outline principles governing public expenditure. Explain the concept of sanctions in public spending. Analyze the principle of maximum social benefit. Examine flexibility and economy in public expenditure. |
In groups, learners are guided to:
Teacher exposition on government spending rules; Discussion on why parliament must approve spending; Students give examples of wasteful government spending they have heard about; Q/A on benefits of government projects. |
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' general knowledge from radio/conversations.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' shopping experiences and observations. Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' market experiences and price observations. |
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 128-129
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| 3 | 4 |
PUBLIC FINANCE
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Classification of Taxes - By Structure
Classification of Taxes - Direct vs Indirect |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define and distinguish regressive, proportional and progressive taxes. Calculate tax under different tax structures. Analyze the impact of each tax structure on different income groups. Evaluate merits and demerits of progressive taxation. |
In groups, learners are guided to:
Teacher works through mathematical examples on chalkboard; Students practice calculations in exercise books; Group work comparing effects on different income earners; Supervised practice with simple numbers. |
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, basic arithmetic skills, simple calculation examples.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' knowledge of prices and salary deductions. |
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 132-135
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| 4 | 1 |
PUBLIC FINANCE
INFLATION INFLATION |
Merits and Demerits of Direct and Indirect Taxes
Introduction to Inflation and Deflation Consumer Price Index (CPI) Concepts |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Analyze advantages and disadvantages of direct taxation. Evaluate merits and demerits of indirect taxation. Compare effectiveness of direct vs indirect taxes. Assess the role of both types in government revenue. |
In groups, learners are guided to:
Comparative discussion using chalkboard summary; Group debates on which tax system is better; Students discuss tax avoidance they have observed; Comprehensive review and written exercise; Topic summary preparation. |
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, student experiences and observations, review questions.
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 135-141
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| 4 | 2 |
INFLATION
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CPI Calculation - Simple Average Method
CPI Calculation - Weighted Average Method Types of Inflation and Demand-Pull Inflation More Causes of Demand-Pull Inflation |
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. |
In groups, learners are guided to:
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 |
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 146-147
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| 4 | 3 |
INFLATION
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Cost-Push Inflation and Its Causes
More Cost-Push Causes and Subsidy Effects Levels of Inflation |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define cost-push inflation where costs push prices upward. Identify causes: wage increases, tax increases, profit margin increases. Explain imported inflation through input cost increases. |
In groups, learners are guided to:
Cost-push inflation demonstrations using production scenarios. Wage-price spiral simulation exercises. Tax impact on production costs analysis. Import price increase effects on local production costs. |
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 Historical inflation data, Germany 1923 case study, Country comparison charts, Inflation level classification sheets |
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 150-152
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| 4 | 4 |
INFLATION
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Positive Effects of Inflation
Negative Effects of Inflation |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Analyze benefits for debtors paying less in real terms. Explain how sellers can earn more profits. Demonstrate motivation to work harder. Show increased production and better resource utilization. |
In groups, learners are guided to:
Debtor-creditor scenario analysis with inflation impact. Seller profit calculation exercises during inflation. Work motivation case studies during inflationary periods. Resource utilization efficiency examples during inflation. |
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 153-154
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| 5 | 1 |
INFLATION
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More Negative Effects and Economic Impact
Controlling Inflation - Monetary Policy Tools |
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. |
In groups, learners are guided to:
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 |
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 155-156
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| 5 | 2 |
INFLATION
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More Monetary Policy Tools and Fiscal Policy
Fiscal Policy Measures and Production Solutions |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain selective credit controls and directives. Detail moral suasion by Central Bank. Define fiscal policy for inflation control. Analyze government spending reduction and tax policy effects. |
In groups, learners are guided to:
Credit control scenario exercises. Central Bank directive simulations. Government spending impact analysis on inflation. Tax policy effects on consumer spending and production costs. |
Credit control scenarios, Directive examples, Government spending data, Tax policy impact charts, Fiscal policy simulation materials
Production tax examples, Subsidy calculation sheets, Government production cases, Policy design templates, Impact analysis charts |
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 156-158
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| 5 | 3 |
INFLATION
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Statutory Measures for Inflation Control
Export Controls and Comprehensive Control Strategies |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain wage and salary controls to prevent cost-push inflation. Demonstrate price control mechanisms. Detail import restriction methods. Analyze hire purchase and credit term controls. |
In groups, learners are guided to:
Wage control policy analysis and effects. Price control implementation exercises. Import restriction case studies and alternatives. Credit term control simulations and consumer impact. |
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 |
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 158-159
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| 5 | 4 |
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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Introduction, Types and Advantages
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:
Define international trade. Distinguish between bilateral and multilateral trade. State advantages of international trade. Explain how trade promotes specialization and employment. |
In groups, learners are guided to:
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. |
World map, newspapers with trade reports, charts showing Kenya's trading partners, business magazines
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 162-164
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| 6 | 1 |
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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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:
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. |
In groups, learners are guided to:
Exposition of trade balance concepts; Group work identifying transaction types; Practical examples using Kenya's trade data; Discussion on visible vs invisible goods classification. |
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 167-169
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| 6 | 2 |
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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Terms of Sale in International Trade
Credit and Import 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. |
In groups, learners are guided to:
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 |
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 175-176
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| 6 | 3 |
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. |
In groups, learners are guided to:
Examination of actual shipping documents; Discussion on insurance requirements; Group analysis of invoice types; Comparison of transport document features. |
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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| 6 | 4 |
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. |
In groups, learners are guided to:
Exposition of institutional backgrounds; Discussion on exchange rate stabilization; Case studies on institutional interventions; Comparison of lending terms and objectives. |
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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| 7 | 1 |
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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Forms and Characteristics of Economic Integration
Importance and Effects of Economic Integration |
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. |
In groups, learners are guided to:
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 |
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 182-184
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| 7 | 2 |
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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Reasons and Methods of Trade Restrictions
Advantages and Disadvantages of Trade Restrictions |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain reasons for trade restrictions including infant industry and strategic industry protection. Describe methods: tariffs, quotas, administrative bottlenecks, foreign exchange control. Analyze dumping prevention and employment protection. |
In groups, learners are guided to:
Exposition of protection rationale with examples; Detailed explanation of restriction methods; Practical examples of tariff and quota calculations; Case studies on protection policies. |
Case study materials, tariff schedules, quota examples, policy documents, calculators
Policy analysis documents, consumer impact studies, case study materials |
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 185-187
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| 7 | 3 |
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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Trade Liberalization and Export Processing Zones
E-commerce and Digital Trade |
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. |
In groups, learners are guided to:
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 |
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 188-189
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| 7 | 4 |
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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Forms and Importance of Economic Integration
Advantages and Disadvantages of Free Trade Reasons for Trade Restrictions Methods of Trade Restrictions Advantages and Disadvantages of Trade Restrictions Trends in International Trade |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define economic integration. Identify four forms of economic integration. Explain characteristics of free trade area, customs union, common market and economic union. Analyze importance of economic integration to member countries. |
In groups, learners are guided to:
Q/A session reviewing relevant integration terms; Exposition of integration forms with regional examples; Group discussions on East African integration progress; Analysis of integration benefits using case studies. |
Maps showing integration blocs, charts comparing integration forms, newspaper articles on regional cooperation
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 |
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 182-185
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| 8 |
End of year Examinations |
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| 9 |
School closing |
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