Reports on a study that explored the use of a scoring procedure called Modified Confidence Weighted-Admissible Probability Measurement (MCW-APM) to evaluate curriculum design and to assess students' knowledge of economic concepts. Concluded that the MCW-APM scoring method can help teachers develop curricula to meet specific student needs. (SLM)

Presents results of a study to determine the effectiveness of the Stock Market Game in contributing to students' learning about financial markets. Suggests that the biggest advantage of the game it its ability to motivate students. Includes the test that was used by the study to determine how much the students had learned. (DK)

Examines the determinants of class-specific academic cheating on examinations, class-to-class differences in the severity of the cheating problem across 12 principles of economics classes, whether control measures are effective, and the relative effectiveness of deterrent measures. Considers methods for gathering data on cheating. (CMK)

This study involved the use of "economic reasoning," which refers to the application of the concept of cost-benefit analysis to personal decision making. The study examined the degree of economic reasoning employed by high school seniors who had received instruction in cost benefit analysis. The main purpose of the study was to compare the…

A model for analyzing the instructor's optimizing behavior patterns with respect to costs and benefits associated with the introduction and use of course evaluation is presented, modified, and extended. (Author/DE)

Using the series, "A Question of Economics," as the basis for a study carried out between January and May of 1985, three surveys were conducted: (1) 180 questionnaires were sent to a random sample of members of the Economics Association to determine how extensively television is used in economics instruction and how teachers used the…

Cognitive and affective impacts of the "Give and Take" series on students and sources of differences in the impacts are investigated. "Give and Take," an audiovisual series on topics and concepts in personal economics for use in grades 9-10, consists of twelve 15-minute programs designed to help students increase their…

To determine the quantity and quality of vitamin A and iron rich foods purchased and prepared by Panamanian homemakers, interviews were held with 31 women who were present in a health clinic adjacent to a food market in Panama City. The interview schedule sought information concerning not only the type and amount of food purchased and the method…

Male and female college administrators and faculty (270) were used in a study to determine attitudes of home economists toward the acceptance of males in the field. There was general acceptance of males entering the profession, males were more accepting than females, and professional rank, salary, age, and work experience were not associated with…

Examined what factors were important in the diffusion and adoption of the new social studies program, Toward a Better World. Survey results indicate that media advertisements were ineffective persuaders, while interpersonal communication sources appeared to be more important. Includes tables and references. (TRS)

Examines the factors which influenced learning of economics content among 511 sixth-grade students. Results showed that the student's general ability level, the emphasis given to social studies in the curriculum, and previous exposure to economics were the most important factors influencing economics learning. (JDH)

The Survey on Economic Attitudes (SEA), which consists of two affective domain instruments for measuring student attitudes toward economics and their relative economic attitude sophistication, was found to be valid and reliable. Uses and limitations of the SEA are also discussed. The survey is included in the article's appendix. (Author/RM)

After completing an introductory economics course, college students living in what are judged to be adverse environments had lower levels of economic knowledge than students living in other residences. Also, students who had taken high school economics achieved significantly lower grades than those without the high school course. (RM)

An evaluation of a traditional developmental economics education program (DEEP), K-12, over a three-year period indicated that the DEEP process of inservice training and curriculum change can result in significant increases in levels of student economic understanding. However, increased understanding may not always occur during the first or second…

The programs instigated by the Council are outlined: The DEEP Cooperating Schools Program, the Centers for Economic Education, the World of Work Economic Education Program, and the various publication, workshops, and teacher training programs. (JB)