Describes some of the problems in writing data response items in economics for use by A Level and General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) students. Examines the experience of two series of workshops on writing items, evaluating them and assessing responses from schools. Offers suggestions for producing packages of data response items as…

Discusses the Business and Economics Education (BEE) portion of the National Curriculum in Great Britain. Describes a project for incorporating technology training into other subject areas for a common, practical approach to learning. Emphasizes the importance of having a specialist to teach BEE to provide a quality experience and ensure…