Identifying Factors That Influence the Learning of Economics: A Sixth-Grade Case Study.

Lawson, Luther D.; O'Donnell, Margaret G.

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ERIC Number: EJ338244

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Publication Date: 1986

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Identifying Factors That Influence the Learning of Economics: A Sixth-Grade Case Study.

Lawson, Luther D.; O'Donnell, Margaret G.

Economic Education, v17 n3 p177-85 Sum 1986

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)

Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Economics Education, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Grade 6, Social Studies, Teacher Behavior, Teacher Characteristics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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