Pacing Guide Course Outline

Commerce

Course Description: Commerce provides students with the skill sets and capacity to evaluate analyze and engage in commercial activities,
critically assessing the advantages and disadvantages for the consumer, firm and the nation.

Prerequisites: To maximize the potential successes of our students, it is strongly recommended that all persons enrolled in this course
possess the following BJC passes or equivalent: English (C) and have a minimum of a 2.50 GPA at the end of Grade 9.

Exit Competencies: Commerce BGCSE Examination

City and Guilds Business Studies Level I-III

In an effort to keep our students on target and permit you to follow their progress and expected outcomes, this document outlines the
expected areas of focus for each school year. Please visit the Ministry of Education’s website at ministryofeducationbahamas.com for
ongoing updates. Together, we will experience academic growth.

A = Advanced F= Fundamental I = Intermediate

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Organizational Structure of  Recognize and explain the fundamentals of Textbook: Formative Assessment:
Commerce: Commerce.  Create a concept map
1-2  Define the terms within the  Analyze the fundamental differences between needs  Essential Principles of in class to represent
organizational structure. and wants / theories of needs vs wants. Business for CSEC” – 3rd an understanding of
(Trade vs Aids to Trade)  Distinguish between direct and indirect production. edition by Dr. Alan 6 hours the varying aspects of
 Draw up and complete the  Formulate a listing of local vs global commercial
Whitcomb a topic.
organizational structure of occupations.
 Construct the hierarchy of commerce (trade, aids to  “Comprehensive Business  Submit a sentence
commerce.
Studies” by Dr. Alan summary identifying
 Human Needs vs Wants trade).
Whitcomb the main point of each
 Define production and explain how it is essential to  “Commerce Skills sub-topic.
Production trade. (BGCSE requirement)” Summative
 Construct the product chart that shows the branches by Richard Barrett and Assessment:
 Stages of Production of production (primary, secondary and tertiary). Marion Gow Unit test Key Terms
 Factors of Production  Create products/activities that reflect the branches of quiz (oral/written)/
3-4 8 hours
 Methods of Production production. Online Individual hierarchy
 Specialization/Division of  Distinguish between direct and indirect production: PowerPoint
Labour specialization and division of labour.  YouTube Videos presentations.
 Evaluate the significance of specialization, to  Live Chats
commercial activity and assess the associated  Economics Nuggets
advantages and disadvantages.  Quizlet - https://quizlet.com/
 Interpret and present representation of factors of  Kahoot - https://kahoot.com/
production.  Explee - https://explee.com/
 Examine and determine the effectiveness of specific  Flipgrid -
methods of production (e.g. job batch and mass) https://info.flipgrid.com/
 Microsoft Teams

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 Distinguish between the types of economics systems. Textbook: Formative
Nature of the  Highlight advantages and disadvantages of each Assessment:
5-6 Economy: economic system.  Essential Principles of 6 hours  Create a concept
 Types of Economies  Classify, compare and justify using examples the Business for CSEC” – 3rd map in class to
 Advantages vs major economic systems. edition by Dr. Alan represent an
Disadvantages Whitcomb understanding of the
The Evolution of  Assess the implications of the evolution of money on  “Comprehensive Business varying aspects of a
7 Trade: the trading process. Studies” by Dr. Alan topic.
 Money vs Barter  Discuss Barter and evaluate associated advantages Whitcomb 4 hours  Submit a sentence
and disadvantages.  “Commerce Skills (BGCSE summary identifying
 Assess the characteristics of money. requirement)” the main point of
 Examine the development of money with focus on by Richard Barrett and each sub-topic.
forms and functions of money from inception. Marion Gow
 Evaluate the functions of money in commercial Summative
Buying and Selling:  Defend trends that influence consumer demand for a Online Assessment:
 Local Trade good or service.  Unit test Key
 YouTube Videos  Terms quiz
8-9 Documents  Recognize and complete documents used in the  Live Chats
6 hours
 Flow of documents purchasing process. (oral/written)/
 Economics Nuggets Individual hierarchy
 Compare and  Identify and explain the relevance of the eleven (11)  Quizlet - https://quizlet.com/
Contrast each types of business documents.  Kahoot - https://kahoot.com/
 PowerPoint
document  Construct /map the flow of business documents from  Explee - https://explee.com/ presentations
 Identify and Complete the buyer to the seller.  Flipgrid -
Invoice https://info.flipgrid.com/
 Microsoft Teams

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 Defend trends that influence consumer demand for a good or service. Textbook: Formative
Buying and Selling  Recognize and complete documents used in the purchasing process. Assessment:
 Identify and explain the relevance of the eleven (11) types of business  Essential Principles of  Oral report of the
10  Local Trade documents. Business for CSEC” – 3rd 6 hours impact of E-
Documents  Construct /map the flow of business documents from the buyer to the edition by Dr. Alan Commerce on
 Flow of seller.Complete business documents relevant to the buying and selling Whitcomb
product availability
documents process.  “Comprehensive Business
 Compare and  Discuss terms of sale and the individual concessions that are made Studies” by Dr. Alan
and access.
Contrast each between buyers & sellers (eg. discounts). Whitcomb  Report on the use
document  Calculate costs associated with buying and selling.  “Commerce Skills (BGCSE of and validity of
 Identify and  Evaluate the evolution of E-Commerce and engage in trading activities. requirement)” business
Complete Invoice by Richard Barrett and documents in
 Define and explain the terms consumer and consumerism. Marion Gow corporate
Buying and Selling  Prepare and explain a listing of consumer rights and responsibilities from Bahamas.
11-12  Consumer Rights the perspectives of the individual and the law. Online
and  Characterize a typical consumer (Eg. satisfaction of needs/wants, 6 hours Summative
Responsibilities purchasing power).  YouTube Videos
Assessment:
 Consumer  Assess the role and rights of the consumer as a component of the  Live Chats
Legislation commercial process.  Economics Nuggets  Simulate the trading
 Create and explain a list of consumer protection legislature and  Quizlet - https://quizlet.com/ process using the
expectations (Eg. quality). Evaluate the Price Control Act, the Consumer  Kahoot - https://kahoot.com/ distribution process,
Protection Act and Provisions for the protection of the consumer in the  Explee - https://explee.com/ from manufacturer
Bahamas.  Flipgrid - to consumer
 Provide examples of organizations in The Bahamas that protect https://info.flipgrid.com/ ensuring correct
consumers.  Microsoft Teams use of associated
 Compare local consumer protection legislation with similar legislation in trading documents.
surrounding countries.
 End of chapter
test.

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Buying and  Define and explain the terms consumer and consumerism. Formative Assessment:
Selling:  Prepare and explain a listing of consumer rights and Textbook: Simulate the process of
13  Consumer Rights responsibilities from the perspectives of the individual and identifying and purchasing
and the law.  Essential Principles of an automobile on credit.
Responsibilities  Characterize a typical consumer (Eg. satisfaction of Business for CSEC” – 3rd Complete relevant
edition by Dr. Alan Whitcomb documents; calculate total
 Consumer needs/wants, purchasing power). 6
 “Comprehensive Business purchase price, required
Legislation  Assess the role and rights of the consumer as a component hours
Studies” by Dr. Alan Whitcomb down payment, interest,
of the commercial process.  “Commerce Skills (BGCSE discounts, payback figure
 Create and explain a list of consumer protection legislature requirement)” etc.
and expectations (Eg. quality). Evaluate the Price Control by Richard Barrett and Marion  Make a recommendation
Act, the Consumer Protection Act and Provisions for the Gow to a customer in need of
protection of the consumer in the Bahamas. financial assistance to the
 Provide examples of organizations in The Bahamas that Online type of financial institution
protect consumers. that offers the required
 Compare local consumer protection legislation with similar  YouTube Videos services with best
legislation in surrounding countries.  Live Chats customer services,
 Classify the types of credit available to the consumer.  Economics Nuggets highlighting rates, hours
Consumer Credit  Quizlet - https://quizlet.com/ and other benefits.
14  Evaluate the advantages / disadvantages associated with
 Kahoot - https://kahoot.com/
buying on credit.  Explee - https://explee.com/ 6 Summative Assessment:
 Compare the multifaceted credit agreements offered to  Flipgrid - hours Calculations/Unit test
consumers (Eg. conditional sales agreement, hire https://info.flipgrid.com/
purchase).  Microsoft Teams

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CURRICULUM: Commerce GRADE LEVEL: 10 TERM: II

Week TOPIC OBJECTIVES CURRICULUM LINK TIME ASSESSMENT

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Distribution and Trade:  Develop an awareness of the need of marketing.
Patterns of Distribution  Explain the term marketing. Textbook: Formative
Wholesaling:  Outline the elements of the markets. Assessment:
 Functions of wholesaling;  Discuss market segmentation.  Essential Principles of Report/Interpret
types of wholesalers  Examine the marketing mix (4P’s of marketing) Business for CSEC” – 3rd
1-2 4 feedback
 Services to the retailer and  Differentiate between the various pricing strategies used by edition by Dr. Alan Whitcomb
hours received from
manufacturer businesses.  “Comprehensive Business
 Trends in wholesaling  survey as
Drawn and label the product life cycle. Studies” by Dr. Alan
 Reasons for omission of  Critique arguments that supports or detract from marketing Whitcomb analyzed from
wholesaling in distribution campaigns.  “Commerce Skills (BGCSE the perspective
 Exchanges and commodity  Formulate an instrument/model to be used in the marketing requirement)” of the students.
markets research process. (example: Questionnaire) by Richard Barrett and
 Types of warehouses  Design a marketing campaign using integrated audio/visual Marion Gow Summative
technology. Assessment:
 Discuss retaining, recruitment and irretrievability related to market Online Unit / Key Terms
research. quiz (oral/written)
Distribution and Trade:  Develop an awareness of the need for advertising  YouTube Videos
Retailing:  Define the term advertising.  Live Chats
  Economics Nuggets
3-4  Retail functions Examine the purpose and function of advertising 4
 Discuss the types of advertisement and the advantages and  Quizlet - https://quizlet.com/
 Types of Retail outlets hours
disadvantages associated with each.  Kahoot - https://kahoot.com/
 Changes in retailing:  Explee - https://explee.com/
franchising, direct selling etc.  Compile a list of mediums/tools used to make advertisements
effectively.  Flipgrid -
 Advantages and disadvantages https://info.flipgrid.com/
of large scale retailing  Microsoft Teams
 Margin vs Markup

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‘ Formative
Commodity Markets  Explain the two main types of commodity market. Textbook: Assessment:
5  Examine varied market structures and the multiple methods of Report/Interpret
transacting business via commodity markets.  Essential Principles of Business 3 hours feedback received
 Compare and contrast types of commodity markets and for CSEC” – 3rd edition by Dr. Alan from survey as
functions associated with each - Eg. Agriculture, manufacturing, Whitcomb analyzed from the
import, export.  “Comprehensive Business perspective of the
Studies” by Dr. Alan Whitcomb students.
 “Commerce Skills (BGCSE Summative
requirement)” Assessment:
by Richard Barrett and Marion Unit / Key Terms
Gow quiz (oral/written)

Online

 YouTube Videos
 Live Chats
 Economics Nuggets
 Quizlet - https://quizlet.com/
 Kahoot - https://kahoot.com/
 Explee - https://explee.com/
 Flipgrid - https://info.flipgrid.com/
 Microsoft Teams

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 Define the term money ‘
Money and Banking  Discuss the characteristics and functions of money. Textbook: Formative
Banking:  Distinguish between legal and non-legal tender Assessment:
1-2  Determine the factors that contribute to monetary value.  Essential Principles of Business 6 hours PowerPoint
 Legal vs Non-legal tender  Demonstrate an appreciation for and awareness of for CSEC” – 3rd edition by Dr. Alan presentations
 Commercial Bank Services financial services and institutions and its significance on Whitcomb on functions
 Role of the Central Bank commercial activity.  “Comprehensive Business and
Studies” by Dr. Alan Whitcomb
 Types of Accounts  Determine the factors that contribute to monetary value. characteristics
 “Commerce Skills (BGCSE
 Analyze the implications of foreign currency on local of money.
requirement)”
commercial activity and currency. by Richard Barrett and Marion
 Create a list of and evaluate present and potential banking Gow Summative
/ financial services. Assessment:
 Evaluate the role of financial services on productive Online Unit
commercial activity in the local economy. test/quizzes/multi
 Scrutinize the role and functions of the Central Bank as  YouTube Videos ple choice/Group
relative to financial services and the money supply (Eg.  Live Chats Presentation on
regulatory board, reserve requirements).  Economics Nuggets banking services.
 Examine the nature of local consumer credit and propose  Quizlet - https://quizlet.com/
 Kahoot - https://kahoot.com/
recommendations to strengthen the relationship between
 Explee - https://explee.com/
lending institutions.  Flipgrid - https://info.flipgrid.com/
 Scrutinize the impact of technology on the efficiency and  Microsoft Teams
effectiveness of banking processes.

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Private Savings:  Design a personal saving plan which factors in wealth, income and Formative
 Methods of expenditure. Textbook: Assessment:
Savings  Assess personal decisions which influence savings trends and practices  Calculate
3  Savings (eg. upbringing, return on saving, specific objectives).  Essential Principles of 4 hours insurance
Business for CSEC” – 3rd
Institutions  Compare and contrast traditional vs non traditional methods of saving premiums factoring
edition by Dr. Alan Whitcomb in discounts,
(eg Asues, checking/saving account, demand deposit).
 “Comprehensive Business
 Categorize saving institutions based on services offered, country of Studies” by Dr. Alan
claims, etc.
origin and customer access). Whitcomb  Recommend with
 Assess saving institutions and returns on savings to customers.  “Commerce Skills (BGCSE justification, basic
Insurance and  Outline the various terms associated with insurance requirement)” coverage to a
National  Explain the principles of insurance by Richard Barrett and customer.
4-5 Insurance:  Formulate a guide of recommendations that will assist families in Marion Gow
 Pooling of risk determining the nature and types of insurance coverage needed by the 6 hours Summative
 Insurable vs average household. Online Assessment:
Uninsurable  Uncover the differences between insurance, assurance and national Unit /Key Terms quiz
 YouTube Videos (oral/written)/Individu
 Principles of insurance.
 Live Chats
Insurance  Compare and contrast categories of insurance (life, health, motor, al hierarchy
 Economics Nuggets
 Types of business) and factors that affect the cost associated with acquisition of PowerPoint
 Quizlet - https://quizlet.com/
Insurance such coverage.  Kahoot - https://kahoot.com/ presentations.
 Assess the economic benefit of insurance to protect individuals against  Explee - https://explee.com/
economic and commercial loss.  Flipgrid -
 Examine risks associated with insurance for the insurer and the insured. https://info.flipgrid.com/
 Assess the benefits on “pooling” and the implications on premium rates.  Microsoft Teams
 Complete the process of applying for insurance.

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National Insurance:  Examine the evolution of the National Insurance Act and
 National insurance act assess reasons for such a national plan. Textbook: Formative Assessment:
 Benefits of national  Assess the nature of National Insurance, highlighting the
1-2  Essential Principles of Business 4  Create an online survey
insurance consistencies between National Insurance and personal
for CSEC” – 3rd edition by Dr. of “Various Modes of
 Documents of insurance. hours
Alan Whitcomb Transportation” using
national insurance  Categorize benefits offered by National Insurance, relative to
 “Comprehensive Business social networks to
the contribution requirements. Studies” by Dr. Alan Whitcomb determine which mode
 Complete National Insurance forms and calculate associated  “Commerce Skills (BGCSE of transportation, public
benefits. requirement)” or private is most
 Model the National Insurance claims process. by Richard Barrett and Marion common based on
 Assess the affects of recent changes in the NIB scheme on Gow region, age, gender etc.
both employers and employees.  Prepare a PowerPoint
Online Presentation on the
 Compare National Insurance to similar regional national
post office, highlighting
health platforms. the evolution of
 YouTube Videos
Transport  Draw and label the transportation chart.  Live Chats services and the impact
 Types of Transport  Evaluate the need for and importance of transportation in  Economics Nuggets of courier services on
3-5  Factors that commercial activity.  Quizlet - https://quizlet.com/ 4 postal services.
influence types of  Evaluate the importance of variety in transportation methods  Kahoot - https://kahoot.com/ hours
transport & factors that affect transportation choices.  Explee - https://explee.com/ Summative
 Advantages and  Analyze advantages and disadvantages of associated with  Flipgrid - https://info.flipgrid.com/ Assessment:
Disadvantages types of transportation available to businesses.  Microsoft Teams  Unit /key terms quiz
(oral/written)/ Oral
 Importance of
Presentations
transport to The
Bahamas

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Communication  Assess the services offered by the Post Offices and other package delivery
 Types of companies. Textbook: Formative
Communication  Review services offered by telecommunication companies and create a Assessment:
 Services offered listing of active and potential services.  Essential Principles of
by the Post office  Demonstrate and recommend justification for use of oral vs written Business for CSEC” – 3rd  Create an online
6-8
 Telecommunicati communication. edition by Dr. Alan Whitcomb survey of “Various
on services  Demonstrate the efficiency & effectiveness of computers on trade in the  “Comprehensive Business 6 hours
Modes of
 Importance of 21st century. Studies” by Dr. Alan Transportation” using
Computers/Devic  Evaluate the impact of electronic communication on commercial activity. Whitcomb social networks to
es for  Demonstrate competence sending and receiving electronic communication.  “Commerce Skills (BGCSE determine which mode
communication  Critique electronic communication. requirement)” of transportation,
 Services offered public or private is
 Recommend and justify the use of courier services for the movement of by Richard Barrett and
by courier Marion Gow most common based
specific items.
on region, age, gender
services  Identify and briefly assess international time zones.
Online etc.
Business Units  Distinguish between business organizations in terms of formation, capital  Prepare a PowerPoint
 Types of and operation.
 YouTube Videos Presentation on the
9-10 Business Units  Classify the forms of business organizations in the private and public post office,
 Live Chats
 Advantages and sectors. 8 hours highlighting the
 Economics Nuggets
Disadvantages  Recognize and be conversant about the functions of business documents. evolution of services
 Quizlet - https://quizlet.com/
 Organizational  Classify prerequisites in the formation of public vs private sector and the impact of
 Kahoot - https://kahoot.com/
Structure organizations. courier services on
 Explee - https://explee.com/
 Illustrate the basic organizational structure of business units in the public  Flipgrid - postal services.
vs. private sectors. https://info.flipgrid.com/
 Document potential advantages and disadvantages associated with private  Microsoft Teams Summative
vs. public enterprises Assessment:
 Unit /key terms quiz
(oral/written)/ Oral
Presentations

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Business Units  Identify the role & functions of public Corporations in The Bahamas - Textbook: Formative Assessment:
 Types of Bahamas Agricultural & Industrial Corporation.  Project on comparing
11-12 Business Units  Assess the role of the Registrar General on commercial activity.  Essential Principles of 12 hours and contrasting various
 Advantages and  Evaluate the characteristics of Non- Governmental agencies. Business for CSEC” – business units.
Disadvantages 3rd edition by Dr. Alan  Select a business unit
 Organizational Whitcomb and seek to explain to a
Structure  “Comprehensive person with a non
Business Studies” by Dr. business background,
Alan Whitcomb the rationale and
 “Commerce Skills prerequisites involved in
(BGCSE requirement)” starting such a
by Richard Barrett and business.
Marion Gow Summative Assessment:
Unit test / Key Terms quiz
Online (oral/written)
Government  Demonstrate knowledge of the role of government departments and Formative Assessment:
13-14 Departments agencies in facilitating trade.  YouTube Videos Interview on the
 Live Chats 6 hours roles/functions of
 Evaluate the role of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce on business
 Economics Nuggets government agencies.
formation, growth and development.
 Quizlet - Summative Assessment:
 Assess the roles and functions of the Ministry of Finance relative to the https://quizlet.com/ Unit test / Comparative
national budget, taxation and the encouragement of small businesses.  Kahoot - analysis of Government
 Outline the roles, functions and work of Treasury Department in National https://kahoot.com/ Ministries/Agencies to
Commerce.  Explee - assess overlapping
https://explee.com/ functions.
 Flipgrid -
https://info.flipgrid.com/
 Microsoft Teams

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Government Departments  Explore methods employed by governments to collect taxes. Essential Principles of Formative
 Justify government’s expenditure on national development. Business for CSEC” – Assessment:
3rd edition by Dr. Alan Interview on the
 Create a list of potential programmes that can be used by governments roles/functions of
Whitcomb 6 hours
1-3 to satisfy expenditure items in the budget expenses. government
 Evaluate the role and function of The Bahamas Development Bank in agencies.
 YouTube Videos
Summative
promoting local commercial activity.  Live Chats
Assessment:
 Classify the responsibilities of School Boards and discuss their impact  Economics Nuggets
Unit test /
 Quizlet -
as government agencies, on decentralization and financial concern. Comparative
https://quizlet.com/
 Evaluate the impact of local governments on local, national and analysis of
 Kahoot -
international trade. Government
https://kahoot.com/
Ministries/Agencie
 Identify and explain roles and functions of the:  Explee -
s to assess
https://explee.com/
 Port Authority overlapping
 Flipgrid -
 Customs Department functions.
https://info.flipgrid.co
 The Department of Statistics m/
 The Bahamas Mortgage Corporation
Microsoft Teams
Technology  Demonstrate an appreciation for and use of technology in Commerce. Formative
 Identify types of technological devices used in Commerce. Assessment:
 Evaluate the advantages/ disadvantages associated with technology in 4 hours Multimedia
4-5 Commerce. Presentation
Summative
 Evaluate the potential growth of technology in Commerce.
Assessment:
Unit test

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 Refine topic presentation.  Identify possible topics.
 Discuss methods of
 Review coursework grading process.
Essential Principles of data collection.
 Collect, evaluate and categorize data collected.  Evaluate the
Business for CSEC” – 4 hours
 Complete acknowledgements, Table of Content. 3rd edition by Dr. Alan presentation of sample
Coursework Preparation projects completed in
1-2  Complete and submit draft one of the final coursework Whitcomb
accordance with
including the segments referenced, Introduction & data
BGCSE standards.
appropriate to be included in chapter one (1).  YouTube Videos
 Live Chats  Prepare questionnaires/
 Economics Nuggets Interview Format.
 Quizlet -  Define coursework
https://quizlet.com/ specific terminology.
 Kahoot -  Format Action Plan
 Examine imports and exports; assess the impact on local https://kahoot.com/
commercial activity.  Explee - Formative Assessment:
 Justify the importance of international trade. https://explee.com/  Oral interpretation of
 Defend the importance of a favorable balance of payments.  Flipgrid - trade agreements.
 Assess the components of the balance payments. https://info.flipgrid.com/ 8 hours  Calculation of Balance
International Trade of Payments.
3-5  Calculate the balance of payments.
 Justify the use of trade restrictions and the impact on the Microsoft Teams  Articulation of
country’s financial
balance of payments and trade. position based in
 Evaluate the significance / nature of and the objectives of balance of payment
international cartels. calculation.
 Discuss and illustrate use of documents used in international Summative Assessment:
trade.  Unit test
 Assess international trade agreements and the implication on
commercial activity.

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CURRICULUM: Commerce GRADE LEVEL: 12 TERM: I

Week TOPIC OBJECTIVES CURRICULUM LINK TIME ASSESSMENT

SPAN
Sources of  Discuss government spending and sources of revenue. Formative Assessment:
Revenue and  Discover, assess and justify the reasons for government Create a justified national budget,
6-7 expenditure. demonstrating a balance between revenue and
Expenditure
 Compile items that comprise government expenditure. Essential Principles 4 hours expenditure. Highlight /specify budget line item
 Assess sources of government revenue in The of Business for components of the budget with justification for
the amounts allocated. Compare to a family’s
Bahamas (tax/non-tax). CSEC” – 3rd edition personal budget.
 Compare government revenue to expenditure and by Dr. Alan
discuss balances. Whitcomb Summative Assessment:
 Defend positions to improve revenue and reduce Unit test / Budget preparation and report.
expenditure.  YouTube Videos
 Evaluate the role and functions of Trade Unions in  Live Chats Formative Assessment:
Commerce.  Economics Nuggets  Discuss newspaper articles reflecting union
8-9  Trace the history of the trade unions in The Bahamas.  Quizlet - activity with students promoting the support
The Role of  Classify the roles of and types of Trade Unions. https://quizlet.com/ and/or defense of a perspective.
Trade Unions  Compile a listing of local trade unions based on affiliations.  Kahoot -  Speak to union membership to ascertain
 Evaluate the contributions of former trade unionists on https://kahoot.com/ opinions on union leadership and the
unionism in the Bahamas.  Explee - process of negotiating.
 Explain the collective bargaining process https://explee.com/  Conduct a peaceful protest at your school
 Examine the role of Industrial Tribunal in the collective  Flipgrid - as would be conducted by a union. Ensure
bargaining process. https://info.flipgrid.c that the appropriate permission is secured
 Discuss forms of industrial action. om/ from school authorities, similar to the
 Distinguish between Fair Labor Standards Act, Industrial requirements that would have to be carried
Relations Act and union contracts Microsoft Teams out by a union.
 Differentiate between agency shop and open membership. Summative Assessment:
 Evaluate the implications of labour relations on commercial  Unit / key terms quiz (oral / written) /
activity and prices. Individual presentations defending an issue
in compliance with required union protocols.

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CURRICULUM: Commerce GRADE LEVEL: 12 TERM: II

Week TOPIC OBJECTIVES CURRICULUM TIME ASSESSMENT

LINK SPAN
 Assess the importance of sound financial practices and record
keeping in Commerce.
1-2 Financing Business  Identify and explain institutions available from which to secure Essential Principles Formative Assessment:
financial assistance for a business. of Business for  Use word problems to
 Calculate the break-even point. CSEC” – 3rd edition 6 hours calculate financial ratios.
 Assess a company’s multifaceted account structure. by Dr. Alan Interpret findings.
 Calculate and discuss the importance of a company’s turnover rate. Whitcomb Summative Assessment:
 Recognize a balance sheet and highlight the components. Define  Unit test / Financial Data
balance sheet?  YouTube Videos Interpretation
 Complete a balance sheet.  Live Chats
 Interpret the data gathered in the completion of the balance sheet.  Economics
Nuggets
Coursework  Review the data collected assessing validity, reliability for inclusion in  Quizlet - Formative Assessment:
3-4 the final coursework report. https://quizlet.com Periodic submission in
 Analyze data collected and complete report on historical data, / 4 hours accordance with established
findings and projections.  Kahoot - deadlines for review and
 Offer justifiable recommendations to findings and projections. https://kahoot.co guidance.
m/ Summative Assessment:
 Complete final chapters for the coursework.
 Explee - Submitted final draft one in
 Complete draft one. accordance with established
https://explee.co
m/ guidelines.
Finalize  Secure standardize submission materials Eg. clear cover, for 3 hole  Flipgrid -  Reiterate established
coursework paper folders. https://info.flipgrid 3 hours BGCSE coursework
5-6 .com/ standards for submission.
 Submit Final Coursework Piece. Ensure that pages are numbered;
 Correct final coursework
the parts of the report are included (cover page, table of contents, pieces.
Microsoft Teams
introduction, body (minimum of 3 chapters), bibliography,
appendices) and that document is neatly completed and legible.

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CURRICULUM: Commerce GRADE LEVEL: 12 TERM: II

Week TOPIC OBJECTIVES CURRICULUM LINK TIME SPAN ASSESSMENT

Understand Interview Techniques  Engage members of the business community in
discussions about current commercial issues, in a  Essential Summative
7 formal interview. Principles of Assessment:
 Prepare multimedia presentations on topics Business for 4 hours  Unit test Key
discussed during the interview. CSEC”, by Dr.  Terms quiz
Alan Whitcomb (oral/written)/
 Discuss personal branding as fundamental to the
Appreciate personal marketability  “Comprehensive Individual
8 interview process / personal marketability. Business Studies”
 Assess effective interview techniques. 4 hours hierarchy
by Dr. Alan PowerPoint
 Simulate the employment interview process. Whitcomb presentations
Content Review  Review all notes and review subject content  “Commerce Skills
9 covered from grades 10 to present. (BGCSE
 Formulating Chapters
 Practice BGCSE format questions structure from requirement)” 20 hours
 Analysis of data by Richard Barrett
past BGCSE topics.
 Coursework Format  Reflect and discuss current events of the past three and Marion Gow
 Making Recommendations years to heighten understanding and ability to
discuss and justify positions.

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