Business Studies for Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) is an exciting subject that introduces students to the fundamentals of business and entrepreneurship.
In this subject, students will learn about the various aspects of business, including how businesses are started, managed, and operated. They will also explore different types of businesses, such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.
Business studies at this level provide students with an elementary knowledge of businesses and how they operate. An education in business provides classroom skills and real-world opportunities as a way to inspire students by applying their learning to actual work.
In junior secondary schools, assessment methods in Business Studies may vary from one institution to another. However, the common approaches include regular tests or quizzes, known as Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs), and end-of-term exams.
Students’ performance is graded on a scale ranging from A to F. An A grade reflects outstanding achievement, corresponding to scores around 70% or 80%. An F grade indicates failure, typically associated with scores below 50% or 45%.
| LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL | ||
| Business Studies Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary School 1(JSS1) | ||
| Class | J.S.S.1 | |
| Subject | Business Studies | |
| Term | First Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | REVIEW OF LAST TERM WORK | |
| 2 | INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS STUDIES | I. Explain the Meaning of Business Studies II. State the Importance of Business Studies III. Identify the Components of Business Studies IV. List Career/Employment Opportunities in Business Studies |
| 3 | THE OFFICE | I. Define an Office II. Differentiate between two Types of Office III. The different officers in an organization IV. Mention the functions of an office V. List two offices in their schoo |
| 4 | OFFICE STAFF | I. Meaning II. Describe a Clerical Staff III. State Functions of a Clerical Staff IV. Explain the Qualities of a Clerical Staff V. State ways of keeping Office Information Confidential |
| 5 | RIGHT ATTITUDE TO WORK | I. Meaning II. Attributes III. Explain the Concepts of Punctuality and Regularity IV. Demonstrate how Punctuality and Regularity Results in High V. Explain consequences of not being Functional and Regular VI. Link Punctuality with Reward and Irregularity with Punishment VII. Explain the Meaning of Devotion to Duty. VIII. Explain the Effect Devotion on Productivity and Development. |
| 6 | THE DEPARTMENT IN AN OFFICE/ORGANIZATION | I. Different Department in an Organization II. Function of the various Department |
| 7 | INTRODUCTION TO COMMERCE | I. Define Commerce II. List Importance of Commerce III. Activities which Aid Commerce |
| 8 | DIVISION OF COMMERCE | I. Classify Commerce II. Differentiate between Home and Foreign Trades III. Explain Import and Export Trades IV. List Products involved in Home and Trade V. List Products involved in Foreign Trade |
| 9 | PRODUCTION | I. Define Production II. Explain Types of Production III. Effective of Production on Environment/Society |
| 10 -11 | REVISION | |
| 12 | EXAMINATION | |
| Term | Second Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | FACTORS OF PRODUCTION | I. Meaning and uses of factors of production II. List the factors of production III. State the features of each factor of production IV. Mention the importance of each factor of production of business |
| 2 | TYPES OF OCCUPATION | I. Define Occupation II. Division III. Explain the different Types of Occupation IV. Factors which affect Occupation V. Differentiate between Direct and Indirect Services |
| 3 | HONESTY OF BUSINESS | I. Explain truthfulness II. State the attributes of truthfulness III. Factors that cause people to lie. IV. Mention the rewards of being truthful V. Describe the consequences of not being truthful VI. Explain the meaning of fair play VII. Describe the attributes involved in fair play |
| 4 | ETHICS IN SOURCING CHEMICALS | Explain the meaning of Ethics guiding sourcing of chemicals |
| 5 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP | I. State the Meaning of Entrepreneurship II. State the Meaning of Enterprise III. Define Self Employment IV. Maintain facilities available for Self Employment V. List successful Entrepreneurs in your Locality – Nigeria and Internationally. |
| 6 | IMPORTANCE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP | I. Meaning and importance of Entrepreneurship II. Functions of Entrepreneurship |
| 7 | FORMS OF BUSINESS ORGANISATION | I. Explain the Features of each Types of Business Organization II. Enumerate the Advantages and Disadvantages of each Form of Business |
| 8 | CONSUMER, MARKET AND SOCIETY | I. Explain Who is a Consumer II. Explain the Meaning of Market and Society III. Mention three needs for Consumer Education IV. State the importance of consumer education V. Explain the consequences of Lack of Consumer Education |
| 9 | NEED FOR MONITORING AND CONTROL OF CHEMICALS | I. Explain the meaning of chemicals II. Distinguish between chemical suitable and not suitable for use III. Explain the need for monitoring and controlling chemicals suitable and not suitable for use. |
| 10 | INTRODUCTION TO BOOKKEEPING | I. State the Meaning of Book Keeping II. Explain the Importance of Book Keeping to Business III. Identify qualities of Book Keepers IV. Identify Common Book Keeping Practices |
| 11 | REVISION AND EXAMINATION |
| Term | Third Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | SOURCE DOCUMENTS | I. Explain the Meaning of Source Documents II. Mention the Uses of Source Documents III. Types of Documents IV. Explain the Content of Source Document V. Differentiate between Cash and Credit Transaction Vi. Extract Information from Source Documents for Book Keeping Purposes |
| 2 | JOURNAL | I. Explain the Meaning of a Journal II. Draw the Correct Form of a Journal V. List different Types of Journals IV. Forms of a Journals V. Identify the Content of Books of Original Entry VI. Use Source Documents for the Preparation of Appropriate Books of Original Entry. VII. Enter correctly, Information from Source Documents into Books of Original Entry |
| 3 | DOUBLE ENTRY BOOK – KEEPING | I. State the Meaning of Double Entry Book Keeping II. Double Entry Treatment of Assets Liabilities, Treatment of Expenses III. Analyse events and Transaction using Double Entry System IV. Match Debit Entry with Corresponding Credit Entry. V. Meaning of Journals VI. Meaning of Ledger VII. Classes of Ledger VIII. Classification of Accounts IX. Identify accounts to credited and accounts to be debited X. Post from journals to ledgers |
| 4 | INTRODUCTION OF KEYBOARDING | I. Explain the Meaning of Keyboarding II. Mention the importance of keyboarding III. Demonstrate the correct position of keyboarding |
| 5 | PARTS OF A COMPUTER KEYBOARD | I. Meaning of Computer Keyboard II. Mention the used of the Parts of Computer Keyboard III. Identify the Points of a Computer Keyboard IV. Identify the similarities between the typewriter and Computer Keyboard |
| 6 | CARE OF THE COMPUTER | I. Meaning of Care of the Computer II. Explain How to take Care of the Computer III. List the Item Use for the Care of the Computer IV. Demonstrate How to Care for the Computer |
| 7 | CORRECT KEYBOARDING TECHNIQUES | I. Key Roles II. Identify the Four Rows on the Keyboard III. Identify the Two Divisions on the Keyboard IV. Demonstrate Correct Finger Position |
| 8 | HOME ROW KEYS | I. Uses of the Rows Keys II. Identify the Four Rows of the Keyboard III. Division of the Keyboard IV. Identify the Two Divisions on the Keyboard |
| 9 | ALPHANUMERIC KEYS | I. Identify the Alphanumeric Keys II. Soft Touch Manipulation |
| 10 | BASIC SERVICES | I. Concept Finger Placement on the Basic Service Keys II. Manipulation of the Basic Service Keys using Soft Touch III. Demonstrate Manipulation of the Service Key using Soft Touch |
| 11 | CORRECT SPACING AND PUNCTUATION MARKS | I. Identification the Spacing Keys and Punctuation II. Demonstrate Correct Finger Placement on the Spacing Keys III. Demonstrate the Correct Use of Punctuation Marks Keys IV. Demonstrate Correct Spacing after Punctuation Mark Keys |
| 12 | REVISION/EXAMINATION |
The recommended Business Studies textbooks for JSS1 include:
