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WK | LSN | TOPIC | SUB-TOPIC | OBJECTIVES | T/L ACTIVITIES | T/L AIDS | REFERENCE | REMARKS |
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Opening and reporting to school |
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2 | 1 |
MONEY & BANKING
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Introduction, Barter Trade and its Limitations
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define money and banking. Explain barter trade concept. Outline merits and limitations of barter trade. Explain double coincidence of wants problem. |
Brainstorming on money concepts. Role-play of barter trade scenarios. Group discussions on barter trade problems. Case study analysis of failed exchanges. Problem-solving on exchange challenges.
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Real exchange items, Problem scenario cards, Case study materials, Charts
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KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 91-93
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2 | 2 |
MONEY & BANKING
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Money System and Characteristics of Money
Functions of Money |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define money as medium of exchange. Explain evolution from barter to money. Identify and explain all characteristics of money (acceptability, divisibility, portability, durability, stability, homogeneity, cognisability, scarcity, malleability). |
Exposition of money evolution. Hands-on examination of currency samples. Testing recognition of genuine vs fake money. Practical demonstration of money characteristics. Group analysis of characteristic importance.
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Different currencies, Genuine and sample notes, Magnifying glass, Regional currency samples
Goods for trading, Price tags, Recording sheets, Savings scenarios, Property document samples |
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 93-95
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2 | 3 |
MONEY & BANKING
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Demand for Money and Supply of Money
Banking System and Development of Banking |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define liquidity preference. Explain transaction, precautionary and speculative motives for holding money. Define supply of money and identify its components. Analyze factors affecting money demand and supply. |
Analysis of personal spending patterns. Case studies on emergency savings and speculation. Discussion on Central Bank role in money supply. Money circulation data analysis. Income and spending relationship exercises.
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Budget sheets, Emergency scenarios, Investment charts, Money supply statistics, Central Bank reports
Banking system charts, Historical timeline materials, Bank category lists, Banking evolution charts |
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 96-99
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2 | 4 |
MONEY & BANKING
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Commercial Banks and Their Services
Commercial Bank Services and Foreign Exchange |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define commercial banks and their profit methods. Explain accepting deposits, lending money, and safekeeping services. Detail money transfer facilities including standing orders and telegraphic transfers. |
Mock bank operation setup. Deposit and withdrawal simulations. Practical money transfer exercises. Standing order setup simulation. Safety deposit demonstration.
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Mock bank materials, Deposit slips, Transfer forms, Safety boxes, Play money, Standing order cards
Exchange rate charts, Advisory scenario cards, Trustee examples, Guarantor forms, Intermediary flow charts |
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 100-103
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2 | 5 |
MONEY & BANKING
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Types of Bank Accounts - Current and Savings
Fixed Deposit Accounts and Account Opening Requirements |
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. |
Current account opening simulation. Savings account operation practice. Cheque writing exercises. Interest calculation for savings. ATM usage demonstrations. Account comparison activities.
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Account opening forms, Cheque books, ATM cards, Interest calculation sheets, Comparison charts
Investment scenarios, Calculation sheets, Account forms, ID documents, Photographs, Certificate samples |
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 104-109
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3 | 1 |
MONEY & BANKING
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Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs)
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define NBFIs and their purpose. Explain Development Finance Institutions, Housing Finance Companies, SACCOs, Insurance Companies. Detail their functions and services. |
Research on local NBFIs. SACCO membership simulation. Insurance policy analysis. Housing finance case studies. Group presentations on NBFI roles.
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NBFI information sheets, SACCO materials, Insurance policies, Housing finance examples, Case study materials
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KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 111-113
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3 | 2 |
MONEY & BANKING
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Micro-Finance, Agricultural Finance and Differences with Commercial Banks
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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. |
Micro-finance loan simulation. Agricultural project financing exercises. Comparison table creation. Case study analysis of differences. Group discussions on operational contrasts.
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Loan application forms, Agricultural projects, Comparison charts, Case studies, Analysis sheets
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KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 111-113
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3 | 3 |
MONEY & BANKING
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Central Bank Functions
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define Central Bank role in monetary control. Explain currency issuing, banker to banks, government banking, bank control, and clearing house functions. Demonstrate lender of last resort role. |
Central Bank role-play activities. Currency management simulation. Inter-bank transaction examples. Government account simulation. Bank supervision demonstrations. Cheque clearing exercises.
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Central Bank charts, Currency samples, Inter-bank forms, Government forms, Supervision checklists, Clearing examples
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KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 113-115
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3 | 4 |
MONEY & BANKING
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Monetary Policy Tools
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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. |
Monetary policy simulation exercises. Interest rate effect analysis. Securities trading demonstrations. Cash ratio calculations. Credit control scenarios. Policy tool comparison activities.
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Policy charts, Interest rate examples, Securities samples, Calculation sheets, Control scenarios, Comparison tables
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KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 115-117
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3 | 5 |
MONEY & BANKING
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Modern Banking Trends
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Analyze evolution in account types and their features. Explain computer use in banking and its benefits. Detail ATM operations and their impact on banking. Assess technological improvements in banking. |
Modern banking technology demonstration. ATM operation simulation. Computer banking examples. Account feature comparison. Technology impact discussions.
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ATM cards, Computer demonstrations, Modern banking examples, Technology comparison charts
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KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 117-119
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4 | 1 |
MONEY & BANKING
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Modern Banking Trends
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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. |
Mobile money demonstrations. E-banking simulations. Digital payment exercises. Credit application processes. Customer service role-plays. Mobile bank simulation.
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Mobile phones, E-banking platforms, Digital payment examples, Credit forms, Service scenarios, Mobile bank materials
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KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 119-121
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4 | 2 |
INFLATION
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Introduction to Inflation and Deflation
Consumer Price Index (CPI) Concepts |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define inflation as persistent rise in general price levels. Distinguish between inflation and deflation. Explain impact on purchasing power and money value. Analyze real-world examples of inflation. |
Brainstorming on price changes students have observed. Comparison of prices over different time periods. Case studies on countries experiencing inflation. Discussion on purchasing power changes with price examples.
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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 Form 4, Pages 144-145
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4 | 3 |
INFLATION
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CPI Calculation - Simple Average Method
CPI Calculation - Weighted Average Method |
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.
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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 |
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 146-147
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4 | 4 |
INFLATION
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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:
Classify inflation by causes: demand-pull and cost-push. Define demand-pull inflation as "too much money chasing few goods." Identify causes: increased government expenditure, credit creation effects, increased incomes. |
Demand-pull inflation simulation using classroom market. Analysis of government spending impact on prices. Credit creation and money supply exercises. Case studies on income increases and price effects.
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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 148-150
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4 | 5 |
INFLATION
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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:
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. |
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.
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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 150-152
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5 | 1 |
INFLATION
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Levels of Inflation
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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.
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Historical inflation data, Germany 1923 case study, Country comparison charts, Inflation level classification sheets
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KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 152-153
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5 | 2 |
INFLATION
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Positive Effects of Inflation
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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. |
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.
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Debtor-creditor scenarios, Profit calculation sheets, Work motivation examples, Resource utilization cases, Real vs nominal value charts
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KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 153-154
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5 | 3 |
INFLATION
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Negative Effects of Inflation
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain reduction in profits due to decreased sales volume. Analyze time wastage in price shopping. Demonstrate conflicts between employers and employees. Show decline in living standards. |
Sales volume decline simulation during price increases. Time cost analysis of shopping around for prices. Employer-employee wage negotiation role-plays. Living standard decline calculations with fixed incomes.
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Sales simulation materials, Time cost analysis sheets, Role-play scenarios, Living standard calculation examples, Wage negotiation materials
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KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 154-155
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5 | 4 |
INFLATION
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More Negative Effects and Economic Impact
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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.
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Creditor loss examples, Economic growth data, Balance of payments charts, Monetary confidence indicators, Savings impact studies
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KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 155-156
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5 | 5 |
INFLATION
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Controlling Inflation - Monetary Policy Tools
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define monetary policy for inflation control. Explain Central Bank tools: bank rate increases, open market operations. Demonstrate cash ratio and compulsory deposits effects. |
Monetary policy simulation with Central Bank role-play. Interest rate impact exercises on borrowing and spending. Open market operations demonstrations. Cash ratio calculation and credit impact analysis.
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Central Bank simulation materials, Interest rate impact charts, Securities trading examples, Cash ratio calculation sheets
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KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 156-157
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6 | 1 |
INFLATION
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More Monetary Policy Tools and Fiscal Policy
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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. |
Credit control scenario exercises. Central Bank directive simulations. Government spending impact analysis on inflation. Tax policy effects on consumer spending and production costs.
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Credit control scenarios, Directive examples, Government spending data, Tax policy impact charts, Fiscal policy simulation materials
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KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 156-158
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6 | 2 |
INFLATION
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Fiscal Policy Measures and Production Solutions
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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.
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Production tax examples, Subsidy calculation sheets, Government production cases, Policy design templates, Impact analysis charts
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KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 157-158
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6 | 3 |
INFLATION
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Statutory Measures for Inflation Control
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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. |
Wage control policy analysis and effects. Price control implementation exercises. Import restriction case studies and alternatives. Credit term control simulations and consumer impact.
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Wage control examples, Price control policies, Import restriction data, Credit control scenarios, Policy implementation cases
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KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 158-159
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6 | 4 |
INFLATION
INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
Export Controls and Comprehensive Control Strategies
Introduction, Types and Advantages |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain export controls to prevent domestic shortages. Analyze combination of multiple control measures. Evaluate effectiveness of different approaches. Design comprehensive anti-inflation strategy. |
Export control case studies and domestic market effects. Multi-pronged control strategy design exercises. Effectiveness evaluation of historical control measures. Comprehensive strategy presentations by groups.
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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 158-159
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6 | 5 |
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
TERMS OF TRADE |
Disadvantages of International Trade
Computing Terms of Trade |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify disadvantages of international trade. Explain how trade can lead to local industry collapse. Analyze imported inflation concept. Discuss cultural and sovereignty impacts. |
Guided discussion on negative trade effects; Case study analysis of textile industry challenges; Q/A on dependency problems; Group work on cultural changes due to globalization.
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Newspaper cuttings on industry closures, case study materials, charts showing trade impacts
Calculators, statistical data sheets, worked examples, formula charts |
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 164
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7 |
Midterm Exams |
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8 | 1 |
TERMS OF TRADE
BALANCE OF TRADE & PAYMENTS |
Factors Affecting Terms of Trade
Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments Concepts |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain factors causing differences in terms of trade between countries. Analyze impact of commodity nature on trade terms. Discuss demand changes and trade restrictions effects. Evaluate world economic order influences. |
Detailed exposition with country examples; Case study analysis of Kenya vs developed countries; Group discussions on commodity price variations; Q/A on trade restriction impacts.
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Case study materials, charts comparing different economies, business magazines
Trade statistics, charts showing balance structure, newspapers with economic data |
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 167-168
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8 |
Midterm Break |
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9 | 1 |
BALANCE OF TRADE & PAYMENTS
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Preparing Balance of Payments Accounts
Balance of Payments Disequilibrium |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Prepare balance of payments on current account. Calculate balance of payments on capital account. Determine overall balance of payments. Interpret account balances and official settlement account. |
Step-by-step account preparation; Worked examples with comprehensive data; Supervised practice exercises; Group problem-solving on complex scenarios.
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Account worksheets, calculators, worked examples, practice data sets
Policy documents, case study materials, charts showing correction methods |
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 169-171
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9 | 2 |
TERMS OF SALE
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Terms of Sale in International Trade
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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.
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Shipping documents, cost calculation worksheets, practical scenarios, charts
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KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 175-176
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9 | 3 |
DOCUMENTS IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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Credit and Import Documents
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain letter of credit functions and types. Describe import licence requirements. Analyze indent procedures (open and closed). Discuss creditworthiness and banking relationships. |
Examination of actual letters of credit; Discussion on import licensing procedures; Group work on indent preparation; Analysis of banking documentation requirements.
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Sample letters of credit, import licence forms, indent examples, banking documents
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KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 176-177
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9 | 4 |
DOCUMENTS IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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Shipping, Insurance and Commercial Documents
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain bill of lading purposes and features. Describe insurance policy types and certificate of origin. Analyze commercial and consular invoices. Compare airway bill with other transport documents. |
Examination of actual shipping documents; Discussion on insurance requirements; Group analysis of invoice types; Comparison of transport document features.
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Bill of lading samples, insurance certificates, invoice examples, document comparison charts
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KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 177-178
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9 | 5 |
DOCUMENTS IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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Specialized Trade Documents
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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.
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Document samples, flow charts, practical scenarios, case studies
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KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 178-179
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10 | 1 |
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
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IMF and World Bank
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
State objectives and functions of IMF. Explain stable exchange rate maintenance and international liquidity provision. Describe World Bank objectives and development financing role. Compare IMF and World Bank functions. |
Exposition of institutional backgrounds; Discussion on exchange rate stabilization; Case studies on institutional interventions; Comparison of lending terms and objectives.
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Charts showing institutional structures, case study materials, project reports
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KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 180-182
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10 | 2 |
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
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African Development Institutions
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain ADB establishment and functions. Describe ADF objectives and lending terms. Analyze impact on African development. Compare regional vs global financial institutions. |
Exposition of regional development banking; Case studies on funded African projects; Discussion on concessional lending terms; Analysis of development impact assessment.
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ADB/ADF project reports, development case studies, institutional comparison charts
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KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 181
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10 | 3 |
ECONOMIC INTEGRATION
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Forms and Characteristics of Economic Integration
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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.
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Maps showing integration blocs, comparison charts, case study materials on regional blocs
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KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 182-184
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10 | 4 |
ECONOMIC INTEGRATION
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Importance and Effects of Economic Integration
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain importance of economic integration including market expansion and specialization. Analyze advantages of free trade. Identify disadvantages including revenue loss and unemployment risks. Evaluate overall impact on member countries. |
Group discussions on integration benefits; Case studies on successful integration examples; Analysis of trade creation vs trade diversion; Balanced assessment of costs and benefits.
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Integration success stories, policy analysis documents, charts showing trade effects
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KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 184-185
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10 | 5 |
TRADE RESTRICTIONS
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Reasons and Methods of Trade Restrictions
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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. |
Exposition of protection rationale with examples; Detailed explanation of restriction methods; Practical examples of tariff and quota calculations; Case studies on protection policies.
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Case study materials, tariff schedules, quota examples, policy documents, calculators
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KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 185-187
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11 | 1 |
TRADE RESTRICTIONS
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Trade Restrictions
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
State advantages of trade restrictions for domestic industries. Identify disadvantages including retaliation risks and consumer impacts. Analyze quality and price implications. Evaluate long-term effects on economic efficiency. |
Balanced analysis of restriction effects; Case studies on protection outcomes and retaliation; Discussion on consumer welfare impacts; Group evaluation of policy trade-offs.
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Policy analysis documents, consumer impact studies, case study materials
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KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 187-188
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11 | 2 |
TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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Trade Liberalization and Export Processing Zones
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain trade liberalization concept and effects. Describe EPZ characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. Analyze impact on domestic industries. Evaluate EPZ contribution to economic development. |
Exposition of liberalization trends; Case study on Athi River EPZ; Discussion on liberalization impacts on local industries; Analysis of EPZ success factors and challenges.
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EPZ documentation, liberalization case studies, charts showing trade policy evolution
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KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 188-189
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11 | 3 |
TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE
ECONOMIC INTEGRATION |
E-commerce and Digital Trade
Forms and Importance of Economic Integration |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain e-commerce applications in international trade. Describe online payment systems and digital transactions. Analyze advantages and challenges of digital trade. Discuss future trends in electronic commerce. |
Demonstration of e-commerce platforms; Discussion on digital payment security; Group work on online trade benefits and risks; Analysis of technology impact on trade.
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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 189
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11 | 4 |
ECONOMIC INTEGRATION
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Free Trade
Reasons for Trade Restrictions |
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.
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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 |
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 184-185
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11 | 5 |
ECONOMIC INTEGRATION
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Methods of Trade Restrictions
Advantages and Disadvantages of Trade Restrictions |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Outline methods of trade restriction including tariffs and quotas. Highlight administrative bottlenecks and foreign exchange control. Explain moral persuasion as restriction method. Calculate effects of different restriction methods. |
Detailed exposition of restriction methods; Practical examples of tariff and quota calculations; Discussion on administrative procedures; Group work on foreign exchange control mechanisms.
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Tariff schedules, quota examples, calculators, policy documents showing restriction methods
Policy analysis documents, case studies on protection outcomes, consumer impact studies |
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 186-187
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12 | 1 |
ECONOMIC INTEGRATION
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING |
Trends in International Trade
Economic Growth and Development Concepts |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Analyze current trends in international trade including liberalization. Explain Export Processing Zones (EPZ) concept, advantages and disadvantages. Discuss e-trade and website applications. Evaluate impact of modern technology on trade patterns. |
Exposition of contemporary trade trends; Case study analysis of Athi River EPZ; Discussion on liberalization effects; Demonstration of e-commerce applications in trade.
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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 188-189
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12 | 2 |
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
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Characteristics of Under-development
Factors Hindering Development |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify comprehensive characteristics of under-development. Explain high poverty levels and income disparity issues. Analyze unemployment problems and subsistence sector dominance. Discuss dependence on developed countries and infrastructure challenges. |
Brainstorming session on development indicators; Detailed exposition of under-development characteristics; Group discussions on poverty and unemployment statistics; Visual analysis of infrastructure differences.
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Statistical data on poverty and unemployment, photos showing infrastructure gaps, case study materials on developing countries
Case studies on development barriers, charts showing technology gaps, brain drain statistics |
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 197-199
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12 | 3 |
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
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Political, Social and Economic Institutional Factors
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain how political institutions affect development progress. Analyze social institutions and cultural barriers. Discuss economic institutions and market efficiency roles. Evaluate extended family systems and work attitude impacts. |
Detailed discussion on institutional roles; Case studies on governance and development correlation; Group analysis of cultural practices affecting development; Q/A on market efficiency and entrepreneurship promotion.
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Governance case studies, cultural practice examples, charts showing institutional frameworks
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KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 202-203
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12 | 4 |
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
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Development Planning Process and Objectives
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define development planning concept and importance. Explain planning process including objective establishment. State government policy objectives for long-term development. Analyze resource identification and allocation in planning. |
Guided discussion on planning necessity; Exposition of systematic planning process; Group work on identifying realistic planning objectives; Analysis of Kenya's development planning experience.
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Kenya's development plan documents, planning process flowcharts, resource allocation examples
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KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 202-204
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
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Need for Development Planning and Benefits
Problems in Development Planning Implementation |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Give reasons why development planning is necessary. Explain appropriate resource allocation through planning. Discuss planning role in stimulating national effort. Analyze planning support for foreign aid acquisition and project evaluation. |
Group discussions on planning benefits; Case studies on successful planning outcomes; Analysis of foreign aid effectiveness with proper planning; Q/A on project evaluation importance and duplication avoidance.
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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 203-204
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End of term exams |
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Closing and going home |
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