The author discusses reasons for the recent changes in A level examining in economics. He points out advantages and disadvantages of the types of questions now being used and indicates implications of these changes for the classroom teaching of economics. For availability, see SO 505 564. (Author/AV)

This article applies some of the principles of assessment to the teaching of economics. It emphasizes the need for objectives to provide an effective framework for testing and suggests evaluation procedures. For journal availability see SO 504 499. (Author/RM)

Research on using computers in teaching economics in Great Britain has led to the conclusion that they are most useful for simulating complex systems and providing the means to analyze data and not so useful for providing feedback on learning. A nationwide competition for secondary students is also discussed. (IS)