| Course Type : | Open |
| Credit Value : | 1.0 |
| Prerequisite : | None |
Course Description
This course, Introduction to Business, Grade 9 or Grade 10 (BBI1O, BBI2O), is an interesting approach to business study. Students will learn about the main business processes. They will be introduced to accounting, marketing, information technology, human resource, and production. This course also places much emphasis on the ethical and social conduct of business organizations. Designed for students who want to build a solid base for future studies in business, this course helps students gain essential knowledge and skills. Students can use what they learn in everyday life. If you want to grasp basic business concepts or plan a career in this area, bbi2o, business offers a great starting point.
Outline of Course Content
Unit
Titles and Descriptions
Time and Sequence
Unit 1
Business Fundamentals
This unit introduces students to business basics. Students will engage in a comparison of business types, a study of supply and demand, and an exploration of ethics and social responsibility in business.
20 hours
Unit 2
Functions of Business
In this unit, students will have an introductory look at the roles of production, human resources, management, marketing, accounting, and information and communication technology in business. Students will examine how these various departments work independently and in concert to fulfil the goals of an organization. Students will explore business tools such as balance sheets and income statements, current issues affecting Canadian business and investigate topics such as employability skills, the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers, and career paths in business.
23 hours
Unit 3
International Business
This unit introduces students to the benefits and challenges for Canada in the field of international business. Students will examine Canada’s major imports and exports, Canada’s major trading partners and trade agreements, and the barriers and obstacles of global trade for domestic and foreign partners. Students will also explore business etiquette and culture in other countries.
25 hours
Unit 4
Finance
In the finance unit, students will learn the basics of financial planning and how to make effective purchasing decisions.
Various types of investments will be looked at, including interest calculations. Students will classify the major financial institutions in Canada and also learn about consumer and business credit.
20 hours
Unit 5
Entrepreneurship
The focus of this unit is on Canadian entrepreneurs, inventions, and innovations. Students will identify characteristics and skills associated with successful entrepreneurs; evaluate the roles and contributions of entrepreneurs; analyze the importance of invention and innovation in entrepreneurship.
20 hours
Final Evalution
complete a culminating activity -15%
The final assessment task is a two hour exam worth 15% of the student’s final mark.
2 hours
Total
110 hours
Introduction to Business
A1. demonstrate an understanding of how businesses respond to needs, wants, supply, and demand;
A2. compare types of businesses;
A3. demonstrate an understanding of ethics and social responsibility in business;
A4. demonstrate an understanding of the benefits and challenges for Canada in the field of international business.
Introduction to Business
B1. explain the role of production in business;
B2. explain the role of human resources in business;
B3. demonstrate an understanding of sound management practices in business;
B4. demonstrate an understanding of the importance and role of marketing in business;
B5. demonstrate an understanding of the importance and role of accounting in business;
B6. demonstrate an understanding of the importance and role of information and communication technology in business.
Introduction to Business
C1 demonstrate an understanding of income and spending issues facing individuals and businesses;
C2. demonstrate an understanding of how banks and other financial institutions operate;
C3. demonstrate an understanding of effective investment practices;
C4. analyze the role and importance of credit in personal and business finance.
Introduction to Business
D1. describe characteristics and skills associated with successful entrepreneurs and demonstrate an understanding of the contributions to Canadian business of selected entrepreneurs;
D2. analyze the importance of invention and innovation in entrepreneurship.
Introduction to Business
Since the over-riding aim of this course is to develop a business literacy in all students, a wide variety of instructional strategies are used to provide learning opportunities to accommodate a variety of learning styles, interests and ability levels. These include:
| Desktop Publishing | Problem solving | Decision Making |
| Visual Presentations | Direct Instruction | Data Analysis |
| Journal | Report Writing | Portfolio Development |
| Graphing | Discussion Groups | Multimedia Presentations |
| Excel Work sheets | Guided internet Research | Quizzes |
| Interviews | Projects | Sound files |
Assessment and evaluation will follow the Ministry of Education’s Growing Success document. Assessment is a systematic process of collecting information or evidence about a student’s progress towards meeting the learning expectations. Assessment is embedded in the instructional activities throughout a unit. The expectations for the assessment tasks are clearly articulated and the learning activity is planned to make that demonstration possible. This process of beginning with the end in mind helps to keep focus on the expectations of the course. The purpose of assessment is to gather the data or evidence and to provide meaningful feedback to the student about how to improve or sustain the performance in the course. Scaled criteria designed as rubrics are often used to help the student to recognize their level of achievement and to provide guidance on how to achieve the next level. Although assessment information can be gathered from a number of sources (the student himself, the student’s course mates, the teacher), evaluation is the responsibility of only the teacher. For evaluation is the process of making a judgment about the assessment information and determining the percentage grade or level.
The assessment will be based on the following processes that take place in the classroom:
| Assessment FOR Learning | Assessment AS Learning | Assessment OF Learning |
|---|---|---|
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During this process the teacher seeks information from the students in order to decide where the learners are and where they need to go. |
During this process the teacher fosters the capacity of the students and establishes individual goals for success with each one of them. |
During this process the teacher reports student’s results in accordance to established criteria to inform how well students are learning. |
| Conversation | Conversation | Conversation |
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Classroom discussion Self-evaluation Peer assessment |
Classroom discussion Small group discussion Post-lab conferences | Presentations of research Debates |
| Observation | Observation | Observation |
| Drama workshops (taking direction) Steps in problem solving | Group discussions | Presentations Group Presentations |
| Student Products | Student Products | Student Products |
| Reflection journals (to be kept throughout the duration of the course) Check Lists Success Criteria |
Practice sheets Socrative quizzes |
Projects Poster presentations Tests In Class Presentations |
The evaluation of this course is based on the four Ministry of Education achievement categories of knowledge and understanding (25%), thinking (25%), communication (25%), and application (25%). . The evaluation for this course is based on the student’s achievement of curriculum expectations and the demonstrated skills required for effective learning.
The percentage grade represents the quality of the student’s overall achievement of the expectations for the course and reflects the corresponding level of achievement as described in the achievement chart for the discipline.
A credit is granted and recorded for this course if the student’s grade is 50% or higher. The final grade for this course will be determined as follows:
- 70% of the grade will be based upon evaluations conducted throughout the course. This portion of the grade will reflect the student’s most consistent level of achievement throughout the course, although special consideration will be given to more recent evidence of
- 30% of the grade will be based on a final exam administered at the end of the The exam will contain a summary of information from the course and will consist of well-formulated multiple choice questions. These will be evaluated using a checklist.
Textbook
Textbook: The World of Business 5th Edition © 2007 Nelson.
Potential Resources
- Teacher Supplied Resources: Internet sites, source readings and DVD
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
This course introduces students to the world of business by exploring functions such as accounting, marketing, human resources, production, and ethics.
No, there are no prerequisites; it is open to all Grade 9 and Grade 10 students.
The course consists of five units covering Business Fundamentals, Functions of Business, International Business, Finance, and Entrepreneurship, totaling 110 hours.
The grade is based on 70% evaluations throughout the course and a 30% final exam.
Strategies include problem-solving, multimedia presentations, Excel worksheets, discussions, and portfolio development to cater to various learning styles.