The table below is the SS1 Commerce Scheme of Work for First Term.
Developed by the
Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC)
| S/N | Topic(s) | Content |
| Sub: Theme | ||
| BASIC INFORMATION: | ||
| 1 | Introduction to Commerce | a. Meaning. b. Scope c. Functions d. Characteristics e. e-Commerce -meaning -functions |
| 2 | History of Commerce | a. Historical Background b. Factors affecting the growth of commerce. c. The barter system. |
| 3. | Occupation | a. Meaning b. Classification – Industrial occupation – Commercial Occupation – Services Occupation c. Factors that determine types of occupation & employment. |
| 4. | Production, Division of Labour, Specialization & Exchange | a. Meaning: – Production and division of labour – Specialization – Exchange b. Classification of Production. i. Primary Industry; – Extractive – Manufacturing – Construction ii. Secondary Industry; – Trade – Aids to Trade iii. Tertiary – Direct and Indirect |
| Sub-theme | ||
| TRADE & BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS: | ||
| 5. | Trade | a. Types of trade – Home trade – Foreign trade – Entrepot trade b. Relationship between/ among the different types of trade. |
| 6. | Home Trade | a. Meaning of home trade b. Characteristics and functions of retail trade c. Factors to be considered in setting up a retail trade d. Discuss small-scale retailing. e.g. hawkers, mobile shops, etc. e. Discuss large-scale retailing e.g. supermarket, mail order, etc. |
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