Assignment

Question 1
1.1 Explain in detail the purpose of a scheme of work for Accounting as a school subject.

1.2 Critically discuss the purpose of an effective instructional objective when preparing an Accounting lesson.

1.3 The following is a General Objective from the Accounting NSSCO syllabus.

Extract:
"recognize, understand and calculate different types of business costs"  Write an instructional objective for a grade 11 Accounting lesson.

Question 2
2.1 Critically discuss the advantages of the Balance Sheet as a teaching-approach in relation to the subject as a whole.

2.2 Describe the characteristics of an effective Accounting teacher who has high expectations of the learners and realize their role in this matter.
2.3 List three (3) key elements of effective questioning.

Question 3
3.1 The "Madeline Hunter Teaching Model" is widely advised in teaching Accounting to beginners. Explain how you can use this model to teach Accounting in grade 8 effectively.

3.2 List five (5) reasons why learners should be assigned with homework in Accounting.

3.3 Describe three (3) principles for effective homework in Accounting.

3.4 Discuss three (3) reasons why an Accounting teacher should plan his/ her lessons properly.

Question 4
4.1 Attachment 1 is an extract from the grade 11 Accounting syllabus for NSSCO. Prepare a scheme of work for one Trimester.

Use the following format:

4.2 From your scheme of work (above) select any topic, and

(i) State your topic and prepare an interesting and effective assessment activity which can be used at the end of the lesson.

(ii) Construct two (2) higher-order questions on this topic, for homework purposes.