Business Studies Grade 8

KLB TopScholar Business Studies Learner’s Book for Grade 8 comprehensively covers Business Studies Concepts outlined in the Competency Based Curriculum Designs for Grade 8. 

The course book is intended to develop indepth knowledge of Business concepts in the learner. The content covers the following concepts and key strands: Business and money management skills, Business and it’s environment, Government and global influence in business and financial records. 

This course book has the following unique features: 
• Activities that involve the learner in the learning process through discussions with other learners. 
• Coverage of concepts in an approach that assumes no prior knowledge on the part of the learner. The activities guide the learner through the simple known-to-unknown approach. 
• Development of 21st Century Competencies including: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Problem-solving, Creativity, Innovation, and Digital Literacy. These are necessary competencies for learners who will specialise in the STEM pathway. 
• Extended learning and problem-solving engagements that provide learners with the opportunity to participate in community-based projects. 
• Illustrations and photographs that complement the content and enrich the learning process. 
• Varied review and assessment exercises. The solutions to the assessments are provided in the Teacher’s Guide. 

The accompanying Teacher's Guide provides comprehensive guidelines for inquiry-based learning approaches. The learning methods discussed in the guide emphasise learner-centred approaches. The guide is an invaluable resource that helps the teacher interpret and achieve the learning outcomes outlined in the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) Curriculum Designs.

1. Business and Money Management Skills

Lead	Chapter
1.1.	Introduction Free chapter!
1.2.	Financial goals
1.3.	Income
1.4.	Budgeting and spending

2. Business and its Environment

Lead	Chapter
2.1.	Types of Business Enterprises
2.2.	Entrepreneurship
2.3.	Networking in business
2.4.	Business Communication
2.5.	Location and Size of Production Unit
2.6.	Marketing of Goods and Services
2.7.	Demand and Supply

3. Government and Global Influence on Business

Lead	Chapter
3.1.	Government Economic Policies Affecting Businesses
3.2.	Taxation in Kenya

4. Financial Records in Business

Lead	Chapter
4.1.	Pricing and Costing of Goods and Services