10 Commerce
10Comm Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr Q. MacLeod.
Year 10 Commerce
In this two-term course students will develop an appreciation of how an economy “works” through exploring different sectors of the economy, such as the role of Government, Trade, Producers and Consumers. Some basic accounting ideas are explored in the first half of the course. The second half of the course covers a range of issues relevant to businesses in New Zealand and includes the topics listed below. The 10EntS programme encourages teamwork and effective communication and much of the learning takes place in groups and often culminates with students sharing their work in presentation format.
Topics Covered:
Business Economics and Accounting
· Scarcity, choices and demand
· Types of producers (primary, secondary and tertiary)
· The economy (circular flow)
· Government and Trade
· Accounting – simple financial statements & ACC 1.6 internal
Enterprise Studies
· Skills of entrepreneur
· Innovative global businesses
· Setting up a business
Learning Areas:
Assessment Information
As part of the course students will have the chance to complete a 3 credit Accounting Internal Achievement standard as follows:
A donation of $20 is requested for a trip to Tip Top as part of the course.
Stationery required for this course: 1 x 1B5 exercise book, document wallet, calculator, highlighters, coloured pencils and glue stick.