Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Commerce - Second-tier Securities Market

# Lesson Plan: Second-Tier Securities Market for Senior Secondary 2 Commerce Students ## General Information - **Subject:** Commerce - **Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 2 - **Topic:** Second-Tier Securities Market - **Duration:** 60 minutes - **Instructor:** [Instructor's Name] - **Date:** [Date] ## Learning Objectives By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. Define and explain the concept of the second-tier securities market. 2. Differentiate between the primary, secondary, and second-tier securities markets. 3. Understand the role and significance of the second-tier securities market. 4. Identify the types of securities traded in the second-tier securities market. 5. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of investing in the second-tier securities market. ## Materials Needed - Whiteboard and markers - Projector and computer - Handouts with key terms and definitions - Case studies or real-life examples - PowerPoint presentation - Notebooks and pens ## Lesson Outline ### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Greeting and Attendance:** Greet students and take attendance. 2. **Engagement:** Begin with a brief discussion on students' general knowledge of financial markets. Ask questions like: - "Who has heard of the New York Stock Exchange?" - "What comes to mind when you hear the term ‘securities market’?" 3. **Objective Overview:** Introduce the day’s topic and outline the learning objectives. ### Instructional Input (20 minutes) 1. **Lecture/Presentation:** - **Definition and Overview:** Explain what the second-tier securities market is, relating it to the primary and secondary markets. - **Characteristics:** Discuss features such as lower listing requirements, smaller and emerging companies, higher risk, and potentially higher returns. - **Examples:** Provide examples of second-tier markets like the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) in London or the NASDAQ in its early stages. 2. **Key Terms:** - Primary Market - Secondary Market - Second-Tier Market - Listing Requirements - Securities ### Group Activity/Discussion (15 minutes) 1. **Group Work:** Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a case study or example of a company listed in a second-tier securities market. 2. **Discussion Questions:** Ask groups to discuss: - Why the company might be listed on the second-tier market instead of the primary market. - The potential benefits and risks for investors in this company. 3. **Presentations:** Have each group present their findings to the class. ### Individual Activity (10 minutes) 1. **Worksheet:** Distribute worksheets with questions related to the lesson. Questions might include: - Define the second-tier securities market. - List two advantages and two disadvantages of investing in the second-tier securities market. - Explain the types of companies that typically list in the second-tier securities market. 2. **Completion:** Allow students time to complete these individually, offering assistance as needed. ### Review and Q&A (5 minutes) 1. **Recap Discussion:** Summarize the key points of the lesson. 2. **Q&A Session:** Open the floor to student questions to clarify any doubts or confusions. ### Conclusion/Homework (5 minutes) 1. **Assignment:** Ask students to research and bring in information on a company listed on a second-tier market for the next class. 2. **Closing:** End with a motivational statement about the importance of understanding different investment opportunities and markets. 3. **Goodbye:** Thank the students for their participation and dismiss the class. ## Assessment - Participation in group activity - Completion and accuracy of worksheet - Quality of individual research assignment (to be reviewed in the next lesson) ## Reflection (for Instructor) - Note what worked well in the lesson and what could be improved. - Consider students' engagement levels and understanding of the material for future lesson planning. --- This lesson plan aims to provide a comprehensive and interactive exploration of the second-tier securities market, enhancing both theoretical understanding and practical insights for Senior Secondary 2 Commerce students.