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Green, Gareth P.; Bean, John C.; Peterson, Dean J. – Journal of Economic Education, 2013
Intermediate microeconomics is typically viewed as a theory and tools course that relies on algorithmic problems to help students learn and apply economic theory. However, the authors' assessment research suggests that algorithmic problems by themselves do not encourage students to think about where the theory comes from, why the theory is…
Descriptors: Macroeconomics, Economics Education, Learning Theories, Assignments
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Pitta-Pantazi, Demetra; Christou, Constantinos; Zachariades, Theodossios – Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 2007
The aim of this study is to describe and analyze students' levels of understanding of exponents within the context of procedural and conceptual learning via the conceptual change and prototypes' theory. The study was conducted with 202 secondary school students with the use of a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The results suggest…
Descriptors: Numbers, Concept Formation, Secondary School Students, Comprehension