JSS2 Business Studies Scheme of Work First Term

This article provides a complete, ready-to-use JSS2 (Junior Secondary School 2) Business Studies scheme of work for the First Term. It is aligned with the National (NERDC/Unified) junior secondary curriculum frameworks and widely used state unified schemes of work. The document includes:

1. A week-by-week scheme of work (12 weeks) with learning objectives and content summaries.
2. Detailed lesson aims, teacher activities, suggested resources and classroom strategies (including differentiation).
3. Assessment plan (formative and summative) and sample exam questions with marking scheme.
4. Cross-curricular links, practical assignments, and homework suggestions.
5. Exam-preparation tips and quick revision checklist for pupils..

Curriculum alignment & principles for Jss2 Business Studies

This scheme is aligned to the Junior Secondary School (JSS 1–3) Business Studies curriculum produced and hosted by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) and the unified/state schemes of work used by many ministries of education. Core principles used in designing the scheme:

• Spiral progression — build on JSS1 foundations (revision/reception) and prepare for JSS3 topics (book-keeping, insurance).
• Competency focus — emphasize practical skills (office procedures, correspondence, trade, bank services) alongside knowledge.
• Assessment for learning — integrate formative checks, skill demonstrations and a termly summative test.
• Differentiation — adapt tasks for mixed-ability classes (guided notes, peer tutoring, challenge tasks).
• Exam readiness — include exam-style questions, marking schemes, and revision activities.

First Term — 12-Week Scheme (JSS2 Business Studies)

Typical term length: 12 weeks (some schools use 10–13 weeks). This plan uses 12 weeks and is easily adaptable.

Week 1 — Revision & Orientation (2 lessons)

Topic: Review of JSS1 essentials; introduction to the first-term outline.
Learning objectives:

• Recall key JSS1 Business Studies topics (basic business concepts).
• Understand the term’s scheme and assessment structure.
  Content / Activities: short diagnostic quiz, class discussion of prior learning, presentation of term topics and term calendar.
  Assessment: diagnostic short quiz (10 marks) to group students for differentiated instruction.
  Source example: typical first-week revision used in unified schemes.

Week 2 — The Reception Office (2 lessons)

Topic: The Reception Office: meaning, functions and layout.
Learning objectives:

• Define reception office and describe its role in an organization.
• Identify the duties and qualities of a receptionist.
  Content / Activities: teacher exposition + labeled diagram of a reception area; role-play (student as receptionist), class checklist of receptionist qualities.
  Resources: chart paper, markers, sample reception layout.

Week 3 — Office Correspondence (2 lessons)

Topic: Types of office correspondence (letters, memos, emails), parts of a business letter.
Learning objectives:

• Identify types of correspondence and when each is used.
• Label the parts of a business letter and write a simple memo.
  Content / Activities: guided writing of an official memo; peer assessment using a checklist (format, clarity).
  Assessment: short written task — draft an internal memo (10 marks).

Week 4 — Office Documents (2 lessons)

Topic: Common office documents — invoices, receipts, delivery notes, minutes of meetings, waybills.
Learning objectives:

• Recognize and state the purpose of common office documents.
• Complete a simple receipt and an invoice format correctly.
  Content / Activities: labeling exercises, fill-in-the-blank invoice, discussion on document filing and storage.
  Resources: sample documents, printed templates.

Week 5 — Attitudes/Right Attitude to Work (2 lessons)

Topic: Work ethics and right attitudes: punctuality, honesty, responsibility, teamwork.
Learning objectives:

• Explain why good attitudes to work matter in business.

• Give real-life examples of positive and negative workplace behaviours.
  Content / Activities: group poster presentation; case studies (short scenarios) and class debate on ethics.
  Assessment: group presentation marks and individual reflective note (homework).

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Week 6 — Trade: Meaning and Types (2 lessons)

Topic: Meaning of trade; internal (home) vs foreign trade; features of each.
Learning objectives:

• Define trade and distinguish between home trade and foreign trade.
• Identify examples of home and foreign trade activities.
  Content / Activities: mapping Nigeria’s export/import examples, short research tasks (local market goods vs imported goods).
  Assessment: short quizzes and oral questioning.

Week 7 — Market: Meaning and Types of Market (2 lessons)

Topic: Types of market (local, regional, national, international; traditional vs modern).
Learning objectives:

• Define market and describe different market types.
• Identify features of a good market and conduct a simple survey.
  Content / Activities: field-visit (if possible) or virtual photo-survey of markets; create market types chart.
  Assessment: market classification worksheet; mini-project.

Week 8 — Buying & Selling (2 lessons)

Topic: Basic principles of buying and selling; bargaining; receipts; change.
Learning objectives:

• Explain the buying/selling process and the role of buyer/seller.
• Demonstrate basic money transactions and correct receipt issuance.
  Content / Activities: role-play shops, practice of issuing change and receipts, simple problem-solving.
  Assessment: practical test (issuing receipts / returning correct change).

Week 9 — Distribution (2 lessons)

Topic: Meaning of distribution and channels of distribution (producer to consumer, wholesaler, retailer, agent).
Learning objectives:

• Explain channels of distribution and their roles.
• Describe how goods move from producer to consumer.
  Content / Activities: flow charts, matching exercises, group presentations on distribution channels for specific products.
  Assessment: flowchart assignment and short written test.

Week 10 — Bank Services (2 lessons)

Topic: Types of banks and bank services for individual and business customers (savings, current accounts, loans, standing orders).
Learning objectives:

• List common banking services and explain their uses for people and small businesses.
• Demonstrate filling a simple deposit/withdrawal slip.
  Content / Activities: guest talk (bank clerk) or video; practice forms; class discussion on cheques, ATM, online banking basics.
  Assessment: worksheet — matching service to purpose; filling of sample bank slip.

Week 11 — Customs & Excise Duties in Foreign Trade (2 lessons)

Topic: Purpose of customs and excise duties; simple definitions and effects on pricing.
Learning objectives:

• Define customs duties and excise duties and give simple examples.
• Explain briefly how duties affect imports/consumers.
  Content / Activities: teacher explanation + short case scenario of imported goods and duty.
  Assessment: short structured question (5–10 marks).

Week 12 — Revision & Term Examination (2–3 lessons)

Topic: Revision of term topics and end-of-term exam.
Learning objectives: consolidate knowledge; practice exam technique.
Content / Activities: revision quizzes, past question practice, short practical assessments and written term test (60–80 marks depending on school policy).
Assessment: Term exam designed to test knowledge, application and practical skills.

Detailed lesson planning: sample lesson (Week 3 — Office Correspondence)

Lesson Title: Parts of a business letter & writing a memo
Class: JSS2
Duration: 40–60 minutes
Learning Objective (SMART): By the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify and label the 8 main parts of a business letter and produce a correctly formatted internal memo (80% accuracy in class exercise).
Starter (5–10 min): Quick recall — what is correspondence? examples.
Main (25–30 min): Teacher explains parts of a letter (heading, date, inside address, salutation, subject/reference, body, complimentary close, signature); show sample letter; model writing a memo; students write a memo on “School excursion to the market” in pairs.
Plenary (5–10 min): Peer swap and checklist marking; teacher gives feedback; homework — write a letter of application for a school magazine editor.
Differentiation: Provide letter template for weaker students; extension task — convert memo to email format.
Assessment: use a 10-point rubric (format 4, clarity 3, spelling/punctuation 2, timeliness 1).
Resources: chart with letter parts, sample memos, rubric printouts.

Assessment plan (formative & summative)

Formative (throughout term):

• Weekly short quizzes (5–10 minutes) on recent topic.
• Practical tasks (receipt completion, memo writing, deposit slip).
• Group presentations and peer assessment.

Summative (end-term test):

• Paper structure (suggested, 60–80 marks):
  • Section A (30 marks): Objective (MCQs/short answers) covering definitions & facts.
  • Section B (30 marks): Structured questions — explain, compare, short essays.
  • Section C (20 marks): Practical/application — read a document and complete tasks (invoice, memo, short scenario-based question).

Sample end-of-term paper blueprint (60 marks):

• Section A: 15 MCQs ×1 mark = 15
• Section B: 3 structured questions ×5 marks = 15
• Section C: Practical tasks (fill an invoice 10; write a memo 10) = 20
  Total = 50; scale to school standard or add composition to reach 60/80.

Marking rubric sample: For written tasks use a 5-point band: accuracy, structure/format, content, language, presentation.

Sample exam questions (with marking guide)

Q1 (MCQ/Short answers — 10 marks)
a. The main purpose of a receipt is to: (i) record a sale (ii) order goods (iii) hire staff (iv) none. (1 mark)
b. Define “distribution.” (2 marks)
c. List two qualities of a good receptionist. (2 marks)
d. Name one document used in foreign trade. (1 mark)
e. State one effect of customs duties on imported goods. (2 marks)
(Mark scheme: correct MCQ = 1; definitions = clear stated point 2 marks; qualities = 1 mark each; effect = 2 marks)

Q2 (Structured — 12 marks)
a. Explain the difference between home trade and foreign trade with two examples. (6 marks)
b. Describe three channels of distribution and give an example product for each. (6 marks)

Q3 (Practical — 8 marks)
Given a simple invoice (provided), fill in missing parts correctly and compute total with VAT at 5%. (8 marks — arithmetic 4, correct labels 4)

Q4 (Essay / Application — 10 marks)
Write a memo from the school principal to staff announcing a parent-teacher meeting. Include date, venue and purpose. (Marking: Format 4, Content 4, Clarity & Language 2)

Teaching resources & materials (practical)

• Printed templates: receipts, invoices, memos, deposit/withdrawal slips.
• Visual aids: charts (reception office layout, channels of distribution flowchart).
• Guest resources: local banker/receptionist for a talk/demonstration.
• Digital: short videos showing market types, office correspondence sample emails.
• Realia: real receipts, newspapers with adverts, sample packaging for distribution lessons.
  Sources for ready templates and lesson notes are widely available in unified scheme repositories.

Differentiation & inclusion strategies

• Lower-ability learners: provide highlighted notes, templates, step-by-step guided worksheets, and peer-assisted group tasks.
• Higher-ability learners: research mini-project (compare two distribution channels), extension case studies or mini-presentations.
• Inclusive practice: use mixed-ability pairing, audio recordings for learners with reading difficulties, and visual charts for EAL learners.
• Assessment adjustments: extra time, oral assessment alternatives where necessary.

Cross-curricular links & skills development

• English Language: letter writing, memo composition, formal language.
• Mathematics: working with invoices, calculating discounts, VAT, and change.
• Civic Education / Social Studies: trade, customs duties and their national implications.
• ICT: email writing, basic use of banking apps/online banking demo.
• Life Skills: timekeeping, interpersonal skills in reception duties. (nerdc.gov.ng)

Practical projects, homework & enrichment ideas

• Mini-enterprise project (group): set up a simulated stall, practice buying/selling and keeping basic sales record — report at term end.
• Market survey homework: students visit a local market (or virtual) and classify goods by source (local/import), distribution channel, and type of market.
• Reception improvement plan: students design an improved reception layout for their school — present with sketch and duties list.

Exam preparation & revision checklist (for students)

• Know definitions: reception office, trade, customs, distribution, invoice, receipt.
• Practice writing: memo, simple business letters, receipts, and invoices.
• Do calculations: totals, VAT, change, simple discounts.
• Revise practical tasks: filling bank slips, deposit/withdrawal forms.
• Attempt past question papers / mock tests and time yourself.
• Use group revision: teach a peer one topic — teaching boosts retention.

Classroom management tips for Business Studies

• Use role-play frequently (receptionist, bank clerk, trader) to build confidence.
• Keep a “resource box” with real receipts, old invoices and sample documents for quick practical lessons.
• Rotate group roles during projects so each student practices different skills.
• Maintain an evidence portfolio: each student keeps a folder of completed memos, invoices and quizzes to show progress.

How to adapt this scheme for your school

1. Adjust week counts — if your term is shorter/longer, combine or split topics (e.g., combine Buying & Selling + Distribution into one week where needed).
2. Local relevance — replace field-visit tasks with local market examples or virtual tours.
3. Assessment weighting — align the suggested paper structure to your school’s scoring policy (50, 60, 80 marks etc.).
4. Resource limits — use teacher-created templates if printing budgets are limited; encourage students to create manual receipts/invoices as practical exercises.

Final checklist for teachers (ready-to-use)

• Print or project the 12-week calendar and share with students.

• Prepare template packets: memo, invoice, receipt, deposit slip.
• Schedule a guest speaker or prepare a bank/reception demo video.
• Prepare weekly exit quizzes for formative assessment.
• Draft the end-of-term exam using the sample blueprint and mark scheme above.

Closing summary

This article presents an original, NERDC-aligned, exam-ready JSS2 Business Studies first term scheme of work designed for Nigerian junior secondary classrooms. It offers a complete week-by-week plan, detailed lesson structure, practical assessments, exam questions and marking guidance — all drawn from the national curriculum frameworks and commonly used unified schemes and lesson notes. Use the sources listed to download official PDFs and adapt to your state or school calendar.

Key authoritative source to check for official curriculum wording and updates: NERDC Junior Secondary Curriculum pages.

Good Luck!