10 Commerce
Course Description
Commerce
This course is an introduction to the studies of Economics, Business and Accounting. The course:
i) Enables learners to understand how an economy works. Learners build up an economic simulation in the classroom to explore how consumers in New Zealand make economic decisions about:
· earning income
· the value of savings
· spending
· borrowing
· improving personal net worth
ii) Develops Financial Literacy skills through a series of realistic assignments where the learners research and learn about
· personal budgeting
· financial decision-making
iii) Develops a practical understanding of enterprise and business.
Course Overview
Term 1
1) Economic Simulation
. economic concepts
. earning income
· the value of savings
· spending
· borrowing
. insurance
· improving personal net worth
Term 2
1) Budgeting & Decision-making
2) Business Activity (planning for Market Day)
Term 3
1) Business Activity continued
Term 4
1) Special Research Project - Economic Issues
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
One half day to prepare and attend the Tawa College Y10 Market Day held at College in the hall. Learners may be required to contribute funds towards their group business activity.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 6 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4