Course Aim
· To have the opportunity to develop skills in a variety of areas of Economics. It will include such skills as economic decision making, processing and interpreting economic data, recognising different values, gathering and processing research data.
· To allow students to participate more effectively as consumers and workers in their daily lives.
Course Outline
The Year 10 Business Studies course is divided into 9 Topics of work.
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Income and taxation |
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Spending your income |
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Demand |
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Saving your income |
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Borrowing |
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Insurance |
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Consumer as a producer |
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Accounting concepts |
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Personal accounting |
Prerequisites
Y9 Business Studies.
Course Requirements
Homework: Homework is seen as a vital means by which skills are practiced and knowledge reinforced. Homework will be given in accordance with the College’s policy on homework; that is, each student is expected to do about 15 minutes after each lesson.
Attendance: Accounting students are to adhere to the College’s attendance regulations in order to meet the course completion requirements.
Stationery: Students require an exercise book where they will write notes and do homework. Calculators, pens and rulers are also required.
Text Books: Students will be issued with a textbook in class. It is expected that students will make “covers” to protect these text books. Students will be required to pay for any unreturned or damaged (beyond normal “wear and tear”) text books.