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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Business Studies
Lesson Topic: calculate labour productivity
Learning Objective/s:
  • Define labour productivity and state its formula.
  • Calculate labour productivity using output per hour and per worker.
  • Interpret productivity results to assess operational efficiency.
  • Solve practice problems involving productivity calculations and percentage changes.
  • Identify common errors and apply correct unit handling.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector or interactive whiteboard
  • Printed worksheets with practice questions
  • Calculator for each student
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Sample data sheets (output and labour hours)
  • Bar‑chart templates for visual comparison
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: how many of you have ever wondered how many toys a factory can make per hour? Review the concept of output and labour input from previous lessons. Explain that today’s success criteria are to correctly calculate labour productivity and interpret what the numbers mean for business decisions.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Students answer a short question on what productivity means. (Check understanding)
  2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Define labour productivity, present the formula, and show the ABC Widgets example. (Teacher‑led)
  3. Guided practice (12'): Work through the example together, filling in values and calculating both per hour and per worker. (Whole class)
  4. Independent practice (15'): Students complete the three practice questions on worksheets, using calculators. (Teacher circulates)
  5. Common mistakes discussion (5'): Review typical errors; students correct a faulty calculation. (Peer feedback)
  6. Visualisation activity (8'): Students create a simple bar chart comparing productivity before and after an improvement. (Group work)
  7. Exit ticket (5'): Write one sentence summarising why measuring productivity is important. (Collect)
Conclusion:
Summarise that labour productivity links output to labour input and informs decisions on training and technology. Invite a few students to share their exit‑ticket statements. Assign homework: complete an additional set of productivity problems from the textbook and bring any questions to the next class.