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Lesson Plan
Grade: 10 Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Business
Lesson Topic: the importance of business objectives
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe why business objectives are essential for both private and public sector organisations.
  • Compare typical objectives of private versus public sector businesses.
  • Apply the SMART criteria to formulate clear, measurable objectives.
  • Analyse how objectives guide decision‑making and resource allocation.
  • Evaluate potential consequences of poorly defined objectives.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector or interactive whiteboard
  • Printed handouts of the sector objectives table
  • SMART objectives worksheet
  • Whiteboard markers and flip chart
  • Sticky notes for group activity
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “What do you think drives a company’s daily actions?” Discuss how objectives provide direction and link to prior lessons on strategic planning. Explain that by the end of the lesson students will be able to identify, compare, and craft SMART objectives for different sectors.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5’) – Students write one personal goal, identify its SMART elements, and share briefly.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Overview of why objectives matter, using slides on private vs. public sector aims.
  3. Guided analysis (12’) – In pairs, examine the sector table, list similarities and differences; teacher circulates with probing questions.
  4. SMART workshop (15’) – Students rewrite a given objective into a SMART statement using the worksheet; peer review.
  5. Decision‑making case (10’) – Small groups evaluate a short investment scenario, decide which objective(s) should guide the choice, and present their rationale.
  6. Exit ticket (3’) – Write one key takeaway and one question about objectives.
Conclusion:
Recap how clear, SMART objectives align resources and improve performance across sectors. Collect exit tickets to gauge understanding and note any lingering questions. For homework, students will draft SMART objectives for a real‑world business of their choice and bring them to the next class.