Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies Scheme of Work

Wk.	Lsn	Strand	Sub-strand	Lesson Learning Outcomes	Learning Experiences	Key Inquiry Question(s)	Learning Resources	Assessment Methods	Reflection
1	1	Entrepreneurship	Financial Services: financial institutions in Kenya.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Financial Services: financial institutions in Kenya..	Learners search for information on banks, insurance firms, SACCOs and microfinance institutions and classify them.	What are the services offered by different financial institutions in Kenya?	KICD Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies curriculum design, raised-platform visuals, safety charts, computers, software, drawing instruments, wood samples, tools, PPE, locally available materials, financial-service case studies and learner portfolios.	Assess classification table, oral presentation and learner notes.	Most learners were able to apply the business concept to a simple real-life enterprise or financial decision. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Financial Services: financial institutions in Kenya. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
2	1	Entrepreneurship	Financial Services: services for entrepreneurial development.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Financial Services: services for entrepreneurial development..	Learners analyse services offered by financial institutions using case studies and discuss how entrepreneurs use them.	How can financial services support entrepreneurship?	KICD Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies curriculum design, raised-platform visuals, safety charts, computers, software, drawing instruments, wood samples, tools, PPE, locally available materials, financial-service case studies and learner portfolios.	Use case-study responses, presentation rubric and exit ticket.	Most learners were able to apply the business concept to a simple real-life enterprise or financial decision. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Financial Services: services for entrepreneurial development. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
3	1	Entrepreneurship	Government and Business: reasons and ways for government involvement.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Government and Business: reasons and ways for government involvement..	Learners brainstorm reasons for government involvement in business and search for ways government supports or regulates business.	Why is it important for the Government to get involved in business?	KICD Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies curriculum design, raised-platform visuals, safety charts, computers, software, drawing instruments, wood samples, tools, PPE, locally available materials, financial-service case studies and learner portfolios.	Assess discussion notes, research task and oral responses.	Most learners were able to apply the business concept to a simple real-life enterprise or financial decision. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Government and Business: reasons and ways for government involvement. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
4	1	Entrepreneurship	Government and Business: taxes and e-Government services.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Government and Business: taxes and e-Government services..	Learners discuss income tax, VAT, corporate tax and excise duty, study e-Government services and interact with safe ICT demonstrations where possible.	Why is paying tax important in Kenya?	KICD Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies curriculum design, raised-platform visuals, safety charts, computers, software, drawing instruments, wood samples, tools, PPE, locally available materials, financial-service case studies and learner portfolios.	Use tax chart, case-study notes, ICT task and learner reflection.	Most learners were able to use digital tools correctly and type or enter data with improving speed and accuracy, for example typing about 40 words per minute where keyboard practice was involved. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Government and Business: taxes and e-Government services. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
5	1	Entrepreneurship	Business Plan: meaning and importance.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Business Plan: meaning and importance..	Learners brainstorm the meaning and importance of a business plan and search for examples using available resources.	Why is a business plan important to an entrepreneur?	KICD Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies curriculum design, raised-platform visuals, safety charts, computers, software, drawing instruments, wood samples, tools, PPE, locally available materials, financial-service case studies and learner portfolios.	Assess oral responses, notes, sample analysis and exit ticket.	Most learners were able to apply the business concept to a simple real-life enterprise or financial decision. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Business Plan: meaning and importance. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
6	1	Entrepreneurship	Business Plan: components of a business plan.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Business Plan: components of a business plan..	Learners discuss executive summary, business description, product/service, market analysis, financial projection and marketing plan.	What are the components of a business plan?	KICD Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies curriculum design, raised-platform visuals, safety charts, computers, software, drawing instruments, wood samples, tools, PPE, locally available materials, financial-service case studies and learner portfolios.	Use component chart, group presentation and written exercise.	Most learners were able to apply the business concept to a simple real-life enterprise or financial decision. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Business Plan: components of a business plan. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
7	1	Entrepreneurship	Business Plan: completing a business plan template.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Business Plan: completing a business plan template..	Learners fill in a business plan template for a given business project and review it against agreed criteria.	How is a business plan prepared?	KICD Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies curriculum design, raised-platform visuals, safety charts, computers, software, drawing instruments, wood samples, tools, PPE, locally available materials, financial-service case studies and learner portfolios.	Assess completed template, peer review, teacher conference and corrections.	Most learners were able to apply the business concept to a simple real-life enterprise or financial decision. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Business Plan: completing a business plan template. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
8	1	Pre-Technical Skills	Consolidation: safety, careers and software.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Consolidation: safety, careers and software..	Learners revisit raised-platform safety, self-exploration and software through practical tasks, quizzes and portfolio review.	How can foundation skills prepare you for work and career choices?	KICD Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies curriculum design, raised-platform visuals, safety charts, computers, software, drawing instruments, wood samples, tools, PPE, locally available materials, financial-service case studies and learner portfolios.	Use revision tasks, portfolio checklist and oral questioning.	Most learners were able to use the practised technical skill, tool or material safely and produce the expected evidence. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Consolidation: safety, careers and software. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
9	1	Pre-Technical Skills	Consolidation: communication and visual programming.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Consolidation: communication and visual programming..	Learners refine oblique drawings and improve a visual programming artefact using feedback.	How can technical communication make ideas easier to understand?	KICD Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies curriculum design, raised-platform visuals, safety charts, computers, software, drawing instruments, wood samples, tools, PPE, locally available materials, financial-service case studies and learner portfolios.	Assess revised drawing, application output and learner reflection.	Most learners were able to use digital tools correctly and type or enter data with improving speed and accuracy, for example typing about 40 words per minute where keyboard practice was involved. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Consolidation: communication and visual programming. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
10	1	Pre-Technical Skills	Consolidation: materials, tools and production.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Consolidation: materials, tools and production..	Learners review wood, hazardous materials, holding tools and driving tools using stations and demonstrations.	How can materials and tools be selected safely for a task?	KICD Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies curriculum design, raised-platform visuals, safety charts, computers, software, drawing instruments, wood samples, tools, PPE, locally available materials, financial-service case studies and learner portfolios.	Use station checklist, practical observation and corrected work.	Most learners were able to use the practised technical skill, tool or material safely and produce the expected evidence. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Consolidation: materials, tools and production. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
11	1	Pre-Technical Skills	Integrated entrepreneurship project presentation.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Integrated entrepreneurship project presentation..	Learners connect project products to financial services, taxes and business planning, then present a simple enterprise idea.	How can Pre-Technical skills lead to entrepreneurship?	KICD Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies curriculum design, raised-platform visuals, safety charts, computers, software, drawing instruments, wood samples, tools, PPE, locally available materials, financial-service case studies and learner portfolios.	Assess presentation, business idea, cost notes and peer feedback.	Most learners were able to apply the business concept to a simple real-life enterprise or financial decision. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Integrated entrepreneurship project presentation. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
12	1	Pre-Technical Skills	End-year assessment and portfolio completion.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to End-year assessment and portfolio completion..	Learners complete final assessment, organise drawings, software tasks, project evidence and business plan work in portfolios.	How can you show growth in Pre-Technical Studies?	KICD Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies curriculum design, raised-platform visuals, safety charts, computers, software, drawing instruments, wood samples, tools, PPE, locally available materials, financial-service case studies and learner portfolios.	File marks, portfolio rubric, practical evidence and learner reflection.	Most learners were able to create, perform or present the practised art skill with observable control, expression and confidence. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on End-year assessment and portfolio completion. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
13	1	Pre-Technical Skills	Transition to Senior School readiness.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Transition to Senior School readiness..	Learners reflect on strengths, technical interests, safety habits and possible Senior School pathways, then set goals.	How can Pre-Technical Studies guide your pathway choice?	KICD Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies curriculum design, raised-platform visuals, safety charts, computers, software, drawing instruments, wood samples, tools, PPE, locally available materials, financial-service case studies and learner portfolios.	Assess goal-setting notes, teacher records and transition plan.	Most learners were able to use the practised technical skill, tool or material safely and produce the expected evidence. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Transition to Senior School readiness. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Wk.

Lsn

Strand

Sub-strand

Lesson Learning Outcomes

Learning Experiences

Key Inquiry Question(s)

Learning Resources

Assessment Methods

Reflection

Entrepreneurship

Financial Services: financial institutions in Kenya.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Financial Services: financial institutions in Kenya..

Learners search for information on banks, insurance firms, SACCOs and microfinance institutions and classify them.

What are the services offered by different financial institutions in Kenya?

KICD Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies curriculum design, raised-platform visuals, safety charts, computers, software, drawing instruments, wood samples, tools, PPE, locally available materials, financial-service case studies and learner portfolios.

Assess classification table, oral presentation and learner notes.

Most learners were able to apply the business concept to a simple real-life enterprise or financial decision. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Financial Services: financial institutions in Kenya. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Entrepreneurship

Financial Services: services for entrepreneurial development.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Financial Services: services for entrepreneurial development..

Learners analyse services offered by financial institutions using case studies and discuss how entrepreneurs use them.

How can financial services support entrepreneurship?

Use case-study responses, presentation rubric and exit ticket.

Most learners were able to apply the business concept to a simple real-life enterprise or financial decision. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Financial Services: services for entrepreneurial development. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Entrepreneurship

Government and Business: reasons and ways for government involvement.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Government and Business: reasons and ways for government involvement..

Learners brainstorm reasons for government involvement in business and search for ways government supports or regulates business.

Why is it important for the Government to get involved in business?

Assess discussion notes, research task and oral responses.

Most learners were able to apply the business concept to a simple real-life enterprise or financial decision. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Government and Business: reasons and ways for government involvement. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Entrepreneurship

Government and Business: taxes and e-Government services.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Government and Business: taxes and e-Government services..

Learners discuss income tax, VAT, corporate tax and excise duty, study e-Government services and interact with safe ICT demonstrations where possible.

Why is paying tax important in Kenya?

Use tax chart, case-study notes, ICT task and learner reflection.

Most learners were able to use digital tools correctly and type or enter data with improving speed and accuracy, for example typing about 40 words per minute where keyboard practice was involved. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Government and Business: taxes and e-Government services. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Entrepreneurship

Business Plan: meaning and importance.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Business Plan: meaning and importance..

Learners brainstorm the meaning and importance of a business plan and search for examples using available resources.

Why is a business plan important to an entrepreneur?

Assess oral responses, notes, sample analysis and exit ticket.

Most learners were able to apply the business concept to a simple real-life enterprise or financial decision. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Business Plan: meaning and importance. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Entrepreneurship

Business Plan: components of a business plan.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Business Plan: components of a business plan..

Learners discuss executive summary, business description, product/service, market analysis, financial projection and marketing plan.

What are the components of a business plan?

Use component chart, group presentation and written exercise.

Most learners were able to apply the business concept to a simple real-life enterprise or financial decision. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Business Plan: components of a business plan. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Entrepreneurship

Business Plan: completing a business plan template.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Business Plan: completing a business plan template..

Learners fill in a business plan template for a given business project and review it against agreed criteria.

How is a business plan prepared?

Assess completed template, peer review, teacher conference and corrections.

Most learners were able to apply the business concept to a simple real-life enterprise or financial decision. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Business Plan: completing a business plan template. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Pre-Technical Skills

Consolidation: safety, careers and software.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Consolidation: safety, careers and software..

Learners revisit raised-platform safety, self-exploration and software through practical tasks, quizzes and portfolio review.

How can foundation skills prepare you for work and career choices?

Use revision tasks, portfolio checklist and oral questioning.

Most learners were able to use the practised technical skill, tool or material safely and produce the expected evidence. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Consolidation: safety, careers and software. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Pre-Technical Skills

Consolidation: communication and visual programming.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Consolidation: communication and visual programming..

Learners refine oblique drawings and improve a visual programming artefact using feedback.

How can technical communication make ideas easier to understand?

Assess revised drawing, application output and learner reflection.

Most learners were able to use digital tools correctly and type or enter data with improving speed and accuracy, for example typing about 40 words per minute where keyboard practice was involved. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Consolidation: communication and visual programming. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Pre-Technical Skills

Consolidation: materials, tools and production.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Consolidation: materials, tools and production..

Learners review wood, hazardous materials, holding tools and driving tools using stations and demonstrations.

How can materials and tools be selected safely for a task?

Use station checklist, practical observation and corrected work.

Most learners were able to use the practised technical skill, tool or material safely and produce the expected evidence. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Consolidation: materials, tools and production. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Pre-Technical Skills

Integrated entrepreneurship project presentation.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Integrated entrepreneurship project presentation..

Learners connect project products to financial services, taxes and business planning, then present a simple enterprise idea.

How can Pre-Technical skills lead to entrepreneurship?

Assess presentation, business idea, cost notes and peer feedback.

Most learners were able to apply the business concept to a simple real-life enterprise or financial decision. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Integrated entrepreneurship project presentation. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Pre-Technical Skills

End-year assessment and portfolio completion.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to End-year assessment and portfolio completion..

Learners complete final assessment, organise drawings, software tasks, project evidence and business plan work in portfolios.

How can you show growth in Pre-Technical Studies?

File marks, portfolio rubric, practical evidence and learner reflection.

Most learners were able to create, perform or present the practised art skill with observable control, expression and confidence. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on End-year assessment and portfolio completion. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Pre-Technical Skills

Transition to Senior School readiness.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Transition to Senior School readiness..

Learners reflect on strengths, technical interests, safety habits and possible Senior School pathways, then set goals.

How can Pre-Technical Studies guide your pathway choice?

Assess goal-setting notes, teacher records and transition plan.

Most learners were able to use the practised technical skill, tool or material safely and produce the expected evidence. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Transition to Senior School readiness. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

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Week 1 , Lesson 1

Strand: Entrepreneurship
Sub-strand: Financial Services: financial institutions in Kenya.
Learning Outcome: By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Financial Services: financial institutions in Kenya..
Reflection: Most learners were able to apply the business concept to a simple real-life enterprise or financial decision. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Financial Services: financial institutions in Kenya. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Week 2 , Lesson 1

Strand: Entrepreneurship
Sub-strand: Financial Services: services for entrepreneurial development.
Learning Outcome: By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Financial Services: services for entrepreneurial development..
Reflection: Most learners were able to apply the business concept to a simple real-life enterprise or financial decision. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Financial Services: services for entrepreneurial development. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Week 3 , Lesson 1

Strand: Entrepreneurship
Sub-strand: Government and Business: reasons and ways for government involvement.
Learning Outcome: By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Government and Business: reasons and ways for government involvement..
Reflection: Most learners were able to apply the business concept to a simple real-life enterprise or financial decision. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Government and Business: reasons and ways for government involvement. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.