How Do We Stand in High School Economics Today?
Overview & Synopsis
Explains two factors that influence economic education: state mandates and teacher background. Gives an overview of a typical one-semester economics course and teacher ranking of course goals. Cites research showing that students' average economic understanding increases six percent after economics instruction. Concludes that although states are requiring more economics the learning outcomes are poor. (GG)
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Document Information
| Document Title | How Do We Stand in High School Economics Today? |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | Highsmith, Robert J. |
| Subject & Discipline | Course Objectives, Curriculum Development, Economics |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1990 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-241122 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |