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ERIC Number: EJ651307
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0305-5698
Economists are Grading Students Away from the Subject.
Ashworth, John; Evans, Lynne
Educational Studies, v26 n4 p475-87 Dec 2000
Explores evidence of English student interest and achievement in their chosen A-level subjects. Focuses on economics among ten major A-level subjects. Concludes that students may be discouraged to study A-level economics by severe grading at the mid-point of A-level study. Includes references. (CMK)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Economics, Economics Education, Foreign Countries, Grading, Questionnaires, Secondary Education, Student Attitudes, Student Interests, Surveys
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: England