More Evidence on the Use of Constructed-Response Questions in Principles of Economics Classes
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- W. Robert Reed & Stephen Hickson, 2011. "More Evidence on the Use of Constructed-Response Questions in Principles of Economics Classes," International Review of Economic Education, Economics Network, University of Bristol, vol. 10(2), pages 28-49.
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Principles of Economics Assessment; Multiple Choice; Constructed Response; Free Response; Essay;All these keywords.
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- A22 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Undergraduate
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