The SSS 1 Commerce scheme of work is designed to immerse you in the foundational concepts of trade and business practices that shape economies around the world.
Throughout the terms, you explore everything from retail and foreign trade to specialized financial institutions, ensuring a solid understanding of the key elements that drive commerce.
Whether it’s learning about various types of trade, financial systems, or the role of warehousing in business, this syllabus offers a practical roadmap to broaden your knowledge.
By diving deep into these topics, you gain the tools needed to understand the complexities of modern commerce and their real-world applications.
SSS 1 COMMERCE First Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Introduction to Commerce
- Definition of Commerce
- Importance of Commerce
- E-commerce
Week 2: Brief History of Commerce in Nigeria
- Development of Commerce in Nigeria
- Major events in Nigerian commercial history
Week 3: Occupation
- Definition and types of Occupation
- Importance of Occupation
Week 4: Production
- Types of Production
- Factors of Production
Week 5: Inter-relationship among Production
- Specialization and division of labour
- Importance of the production chain
Week 6: Trade
- Definition of Trade
- Types of Trade
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Home Trade: Retail Trade
- Definition of Retail Trade
- Characteristics of Retail Trade
Week 9: Retail Trade (Cont’d)
- Functions of a Retailer
- Types of Retailers
Week 10: Retail Trade (Cont’d)
- Importance of Retail Trade
- Problems of Retail Trade
SSS 1 COMMERCE Second Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Foreign Trade
- Definition of Foreign Trade
- Importance of Foreign Trade
Week 2: Foreign Trade (Cont’d)
- Types of Foreign Trade
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Foreign Trade
Week 3: Foreign Trade (Cont’d)
- Problems of Foreign Trade
- Solutions to Foreign Trade Problems
- Foreign trade documents and means of payment
Week 4: Export Promotion Council
- Functions of Export Promotion Council
- Importance of Export Promotion
Week 5: Sole Proprietorship
- Definition of Sole Proprietorship
- Characteristics of Sole Proprietorship
- Advantages and disadvantages
- Balace sheet os solo propietorship
Week 6: Partnership
- Definition of Partnership
- Types of Partnership
- Advantages and disadvantages
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Money
- Definition and evolution of Money
- Types and functions of Money
Week 9: Warehousing
- Menaing and types of Warehouses
- Functions of Warehouses
- Advantages and disadvantages
Week 10: Infant Industries
- Definition of Infant Industries
- Importance and Protection of Infant Industries
SSS 1 COMMERCE Third Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Co-operative Society
- Definition, types and characteristics of co-operative society
- Advantages and disadvantages of Co-operative Societies
- Public Enterprises and Limited Liability company
Week 2: Transportation
- Types of Transportation
- Factors that determine choce of transportation
- Importance of Transportation in Commerce
Week 3: Banking System
- Meaning ofbank
- Commercial bank
- Functions of a Bank
- Importance of Banks
Week 4: Types of Bank Account
- Savings, current and fixed deposit account
- Features and procedures for opening each
- E-banking
Week 5: Cheques
- Definition of Cheque
- Functions of cheques
- Types of Cheques
Week 6: Specialized Financial Institutions
- Definition and Importance
- Types of Specialized Financial Institutions and their functions
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Commodity Exchange
- Definition of Commodity Exchange
- Types of tradelike commodity
- Requirement, methods and system of trading
Week 9: Trade Association
- Definition of Trade Association
- Types and Functions of Trade Associations
- Aims and objectives
- Chamber of commerce
Week 10: Meaning of Carrier
- Definition and types of Carrier
- Contamination and charter party
- Documents involved in transportation
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
SSS 1 COMMERCE Recommended Textbook
- Comprehensive Commerce for Senior Secondary Schools by J. U. Anyaele
- Essential Commerce for Senior Secondary Schools by O.A. Longe
RECAP
Throughout the SSS 1 Commerce scheme of work, you explore the essential frameworks that shape economic activities.
Beginning with foundational concepts in trade and business, the lessons gradually expands to cover both home and foreign trade.
You also explore warehousing and financial systems, learning how these elements interact within the global economy.
By completing the course, your understanding of commerce in both local and international contexts becomes well-rounded.
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While we do all our possible best to keep up with the latest and approved schemes of work in the country, check the specific template your school uses. For example, some private secondary schools integrate the British curriculum. If you teach in such schools, expect to see slight changes to what we offer on this page. If you have any questions or require personalised support, kindly feel free to contact us.
