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Learning area: Business Studies. Level: Form six
CALA Type: Pen and Paper Activities and Prepared Models and Illustrations
CALA Title: Create a viable Business plan
School: Eaglenest Academy. Learner: Arieal S. Moyo. Date: 17/09/ 2021
There has been a sharp rise in the number of unemployed people in the country over the last two decades. The problem of unemployment is high both among people who are educated and those less educated. The Government, therefore, encourages entrepreneurship as the way to a prosperous future.
CALA Description
To develop a good business plan; prepare questions that you are going to use in your research (5 marks). Carry out interviews and make observations in the local community (10 marks). Record information and make notes on the responses given and observations made (5 marks).
Prepare a business plan using the information obtained as guidelines. (15 marks). Prepare a financial plan for the business (5 marks)
How you will be assessed
The CALA will be assessed out of 40 marks. The facilitator will assess: your questions, notes from interviews, model/illustration, your write up or oral explanation. Marks will be given for your answers.
CALA Tips
In your research questions consider: Market relevance of the business plan. Uses ICT tools. You can use different materials like pictures, charts and colours. Scores for interviews shall come from your interview notes.
Competences/skills required: Research, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, analytical mind, enterprising, financial literacy.
Dimensions/Areas to be assessed: Evidence of research, assess the validity of questions, assess the development of communication skills, assess model/illustration submitted, assess notes — rate submission or non-submission.
Objectives to be achieved: Sound communication skills on explanations, crafting of questions, creativity and innovation on model and illustration, planning and organising of facts, financial literacy, self-management.
Source: /howtolearnanythingonline.blogspot.com/Eaglenest Academy, 2021)
