Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 1 of 1
Full-Text Articles in Education
Levels Of Economic Literacy: From Items To Global Indicators, Petra Lietz, Dieter Kotte, Danielle Hebers
Levels Of Economic Literacy: From Items To Global Indicators, Petra Lietz, Dieter Kotte, Danielle Hebers
Dr Petra Lietz
Currently, Economics is an elective school subject in all States and Territories. In Queensland, only students in Year 11 and 12 have the possibility to study Economics. The major aim of the Economic Literacy Survey - Queensland 1998 was to assess Economic literacy levels of students at the senior secondary school throughout Queensland. The target group, thus, comprised students from both Year 11 and 12. The Economic Literacy Survey built on last year's Economic Literacy Pilot Study conducted in schools throughout Central Queensland. Piloting served to validate the various questionnaires for students, teachers and schools participating in the survey. Performance …