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WK LSN TOPIC SUB-TOPIC OBJECTIVES T/L ACTIVITIES T/L AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS
2 1
MONEY & BANKING
Introduction, Barter Trade and its Limitations
Money System and Characteristics of Money
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.
Real exchange items, Problem scenario cards, Case study materials, Charts
Different currencies, Genuine and sample notes, Magnifying glass, Regional currency samples
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 91-93
2 2
MONEY & BANKING
Functions of Money
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain all functions of money: medium of exchange, measure of value, unit of account, store of value, standard of deferred payment, transfer of immovable assets. Apply functions in practical scenarios.
Practical trading exercises using money. Value comparison activities. Record keeping using money as unit. Case studies on savings and debt payments. Mock property transfer scenarios.
Goods for trading, Price tags, Recording sheets, Savings scenarios, Property document samples
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 95-96
2 3
MONEY & BANKING
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.
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
2 4
MONEY & BANKING
Commercial Banks and Their Services
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.
Mock bank materials, Deposit slips, Transfer forms, Safety boxes, Play money, Standing order cards
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 100-103
3 1
MONEY & BANKING
Commercial Bank Services and Foreign Exchange
Types of Bank Accounts - Current and Savings
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain foreign exchange services, advisory services, trustee services, and guarantor roles. Demonstrate how banks act as intermediaries between savers and borrowers. Calculate foreign exchange rates.
Foreign exchange rate calculations. Advisory service role-plays. Trustee service case studies. Guarantor service demonstrations. Intermediary function illustrations.
Exchange rate charts, Advisory scenario cards, Trustee examples, Guarantor forms, Intermediary flow charts
Account opening forms, Cheque books, ATM cards, Interest calculation sheets, Comparison charts
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 103-104
3 2
MONEY & BANKING
Fixed Deposit Accounts and Account Opening Requirements
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.
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
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 109-111
3 3
MONEY & BANKING
Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs)
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.
NBFI information sheets, SACCO materials, Insurance policies, Housing finance examples, Case study materials
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 111-113
3 4
MONEY & BANKING
Micro-Finance, Agricultural Finance and Differences with Commercial Banks
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.
Loan application forms, Agricultural projects, Comparison charts, Case studies, Analysis sheets
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 111-113
4 1
MONEY & BANKING
Central Bank Functions
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.
Central Bank charts, Currency samples, Inter-bank forms, Government forms, Supervision checklists, Clearing examples
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 113-115
4 2
MONEY & BANKING
Central Bank Functions
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.
Central Bank charts, Currency samples, Inter-bank forms, Government forms, Supervision checklists, Clearing examples
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 113-115
4 3
MONEY & BANKING
Monetary Policy Tools
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.
Policy charts, Interest rate examples, Securities samples, Calculation sheets, Control scenarios, Comparison tables
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 115-117
4 4
MONEY & BANKING
Modern Banking Trends
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.
ATM cards, Computer demonstrations, Modern banking examples, Technology comparison charts
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 117-119
5 1
MONEY & BANKING
Modern Banking Trends
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.
Mobile phones, E-banking platforms, Digital payment examples, Credit forms, Service scenarios, Mobile bank materials
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 119-121
5 2
PUBLIC FINANCE
Introduction to Public Finance and its Purpose
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define public finance. Explain the concept of public finance. Outline the main purposes of public finance. Analyze the role of government in providing essential services.
Q/A on government services students use daily; Group discussion on why government needs money; Brainstorming on public goods vs private goods; List making of local government projects students have seen.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, pens, local examples from students' experience.
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 124-125
5 3
PUBLIC FINANCE
Purpose of Public Finance - Provision of Essential Services
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify essential goods and services provided by government. Explain why private sector cannot adequately provide certain services. Analyze the concept of public interest. Evaluate the importance of government intervention in service provision.
Teacher exposition of new concepts; Group work identifying public services in their locality; Discussion comparing public schools vs private schools; Students share experiences of using public facilities.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' prior knowledge and experiences.
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 124-125
5 4
PUBLIC FINANCE
Purpose of Public Finance - Economic Control and Development
Sources of Public Finance - Overview and Classification
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.
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.
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 124-125
6 1
PUBLIC FINANCE
Government Borrowing - Internal and External
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define government borrowing. Distinguish between internal and external borrowing. Explain bilateral and multilateral borrowing. Analyze the concept of national debt.
Detailed teacher explanation with chalkboard illustrations; Discussion on Kenya borrowing from different countries; Students share what they know about loans; Simple calculations of debt examples.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, basic calculator (if available), student knowledge.
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 125-127
6 2
PUBLIC FINANCE
Types of Debt and Government Expenditure
Principles of Public Expenditure
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Differentiate between reproductive and dead-weight debt. Classify government expenditure into categories. Explain recurrent vs development expenditure. Define transfer payments with examples.
Q/A review of previous lesson; Teacher uses local examples of irrigation projects vs salary payments; Group work categorizing different government spending; Students list development projects they have seen.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, local examples from students' environment.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' general knowledge from radio/conversations.
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 127-128
6 3
PUBLIC FINANCE
Introduction to Tax and Taxation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define tax and taxation. Distinguish between tax and other government revenues. Explain the compulsory nature of taxation. Identify reasons for taxation by government.
Teacher exposition using simple chalkboard diagrams; Discussion on difference between buying sugar and paying tax; Students discuss why everyone must pay tax; Examples from students' shopping experiences.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' shopping experiences and observations.
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 129-131
6 4
PUBLIC FINANCE
Principles of Taxation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the characteristics of a good tax system. Analyze equity in taxation (horizontal and vertical). Examine certainty, convenience and economy in taxation. Evaluate flexibility and simplicity in tax systems.
Detailed teacher exposition using chalkboard; Group discussions on fairness in taxation; Students discuss easy vs difficult ways to pay tax; Examples of how shop prices change with VAT changes.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' market experiences and price observations.
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 131-132
7 1
PUBLIC FINANCE
Classification of Taxes - By Structure
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.
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.
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 132-135
7 2
PUBLIC FINANCE
Classification of Taxes - Direct vs Indirect
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Distinguish between direct and indirect taxes. Explain impact and incidence of taxation. Identify examples of direct taxes (income tax, corporation tax, etc.). Analyze examples of indirect taxes (VAT, excise duty, etc.).
Teacher exposition with chalkboard examples; Discussion on taxes deducted from salaries vs taxes on goods; Students identify taxes they see in shops; Group work classifying different taxes they know.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' knowledge of prices and salary deductions.
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 135-141
7 3
PUBLIC FINANCE
Merits and Demerits of Direct and Indirect Taxes
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.
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.
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 135-141
7 3-4
PUBLIC FINANCE
INFLATION
Merits and Demerits of Direct and Indirect Taxes
Introduction to Inflation and Deflation
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.
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
KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 135-141
8

Midterm

9 1
INFLATION
Consumer Price Index (CPI) Concepts
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define Consumer Price Index and its purpose. Explain index numbers and their importance. Identify factors in CPI construction: basket selection, base period, price data. Understand CPI as inflation measurement tool.
Analysis of typical consumer basket of goods. Selection of base year with stable prices. Price data collection simulation. Discussion on representativeness of basket items. Index number concept demonstration.
Sample consumer baskets, Base year price data, Price collection sheets, Index calculation examples, Consumer survey materials
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 144-146
9 2
INFLATION
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.
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
9 3
INFLATION
Types of Inflation and 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.
Market simulation materials, Government spending examples, Money supply charts, Income increase scenarios, Demand-pull diagrams
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 148-150
9 4
INFLATION
More Causes of Demand-Pull Inflation
Cost-Push Inflation and Its Causes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain additional causes: general shortages, increased consumer expenditure, population growth effects. Analyze expectation-driven demand increases. Demonstrate how shortages pull prices upward.
Shortage simulation exercises creating artificial scarcity. Analysis of population growth impact on demand. Expectation-driven buying behavior case studies. Consumer expenditure pattern analysis and price impact.
Shortage simulation materials, Population growth data, Expectation scenario cards, Consumer expenditure charts, Supply-demand graphs
Production cost scenarios, Wage-price spiral charts, Tax impact examples, Import price data, Cost-push diagrams
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 149-150
10 1
INFLATION
More Cost-Push Causes and Subsidy Effects
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Analyze input cost increases other than labor. Explain reduction in subsidies impact. Demonstrate profit-push and tax-push inflation. Compare various cost-push mechanisms.
Input cost increase simulations using manufacturing examples. Subsidy removal impact analysis on prices. Profit margin increase exercises and price effects. Comprehensive comparison of all cost-push factors.
Manufacturing cost examples, Subsidy impact data, Profit margin scenarios, Input cost charts, Comprehensive comparison tables
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 151-152
10 2
INFLATION
Levels of Inflation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Distinguish between moderate, galloping, and hyper-inflation. Explain characteristics and percentage ranges. Analyze historical examples of different inflation levels. Assess economic impacts of each level.
Classification exercises using real country data. Historical case studies: Germany 1923 hyper-inflation. Moderate inflation benefits analysis. Comparison of inflation levels and their economic effects.
Historical inflation data, Germany 1923 case study, Country comparison charts, Inflation level classification sheets
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 152-153
10 3
INFLATION
Positive 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.
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
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 153-154
10 4
INFLATION
Negative Effects of Inflation
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.
Sales simulation materials, Time cost analysis sheets, Role-play scenarios, Living standard calculation examples, Wage negotiation materials
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 154-155
11 1
INFLATION
More Negative Effects and Economic Impact
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Analyze losses to creditors and retardation of economic growth. Explain adverse effects on balance of payments. Demonstrate loss of confidence in monetary system. Show discouragement of savings.
Creditor loss calculations in real terms. Economic growth impact analysis with case studies. Balance of payments deterioration examples. Monetary system confidence erosion scenarios. Savings discouragement analysis.
Creditor loss examples, Economic growth data, Balance of payments charts, Monetary confidence indicators, Savings impact studies
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 155-156
11 2
INFLATION
Controlling Inflation - Monetary Policy Tools
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.
Central Bank simulation materials, Interest rate impact charts, Securities trading examples, Cash ratio calculation sheets
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 156-157
11 3
INFLATION
Controlling Inflation - Monetary Policy Tools
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.
Central Bank simulation materials, Interest rate impact charts, Securities trading examples, Cash ratio calculation sheets
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 156-157
11 4
INFLATION
More Monetary Policy Tools and Fiscal Policy
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.
Credit control scenarios, Directive examples, Government spending data, Tax policy impact charts, Fiscal policy simulation materials
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 156-158
12 1
INFLATION
Fiscal Policy Measures and Production Solutions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain reducing taxes on production to control cost-push inflation. Demonstrate subsidizing production effects. Show government production of scarce commodities. Analyze comprehensive fiscal policy approaches.
Production tax reduction impact analysis. Subsidy effect calculations on final prices. Government production case studies. Comprehensive fiscal policy design exercises for inflation control.
Production tax examples, Subsidy calculation sheets, Government production cases, Policy design templates, Impact analysis charts
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 157-158
12 2
INFLATION
Statutory Measures for Inflation Control
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.
Wage control examples, Price control policies, Import restriction data, Credit control scenarios, Policy implementation cases
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 158-159
12 3
INFLATION
Statutory Measures for Inflation Control
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.
Wage control examples, Price control policies, Import restriction data, Credit control scenarios, Policy implementation cases
KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 158-159
12 4
INFLATION
Export Controls and Comprehensive Control Strategies
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.
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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