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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Economics
Lesson Topic: Differences in productivity
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe how labour and multi‑factor productivity are measured and why they matter for economic development.
  • Explain the key determinants that cause productivity differences between countries.
  • Analyse a simple case study to compare productivity outcomes and infer policy implications.
  • Interpret a bar‑chart of productivity data and draw conclusions about development gaps.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector or interactive whiteboard
  • Printed data tables and case‑study handout
  • Calculator or spreadsheet software
  • Bar‑chart template or digital slide
  • Whiteboard markers and erasers
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “Which country do you think produces more goods per worker?” Connect responses to prior knowledge of output and input, then outline that today’s success criteria are to identify productivity measures, explain why they vary, and use data to compare countries.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Students write a one‑sentence definition of productivity on a sticky note.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Present the formulae for labour and multi‑factor productivity with examples.
  3. Group activity (15'): Analyse the provided country data table; calculate and discuss differences.
  4. Case‑study walkthrough (10'): Compare Country X and Country Y shirt‑production scenarios, compute productivity rates.
  5. Class discussion (10'): Link determinants (human capital, capital, institutions) to the observed gaps.
  6. Diagram creation (5'): Students sketch a bar‑chart summarising the three‑country productivity levels.
  7. Check for understanding (5'): Quick quiz via Kahoot or hand‑raise questions.
Conclusion:
Recap the main drivers of productivity differences and how they influence living standards. Ask pupils to submit an exit ticket stating one policy that could raise productivity in a low‑income country. Assign homework: read a short article on recent productivity‑boosting reforms and prepare a brief summary.