Peer Review

Interactive Tools for Principles of Microeconomics

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Reviewed:: Jan 23, 2023 by Business

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Overview:

These are new assessment tools where students can work to demonstrate their mastery of the concepts and component skills in the course. The practice versions help them develop mastery, in preparation for the quiz versions which serve as summative assessments.The tools are highly randomized so that each student gets a different (but comparable) experience on each iteration. It discourages cheating because each student gets a different variation on each attempt - it's not possible to simply take a screenshot and share the answers with classmates.

Type of Material:

Drill and Practice

Recommended Uses:

This interactive tool would be useful for any student studying any level of microeconomics. It's a good resource to help supplement other course materials.
Can be used in class
Can be assigned as homework

Technical Requirements:

Chrome, IE

Identify Major Learning Goals:

Gain thorough practice in all core concepts of microeconomics
Determine students’ mastery of all core concepts in microeconomics
Provide accountability in learning outcomes

Target Student Population:

Entry level Economics classes

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

This material is used to help students test their knowledge of microeconomics.
Students would need to have some basic understanding of microeconomics or have a corresponding textbook covering microeconomics.

Content Quality

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Strengths:

Very thorough coverage of concepts.
Students cannot cheat since each student gets a different set of values, and iteration of the problem.
Students will need some preliminary reading from a text or resource material to cover concepts.

Concerns:

None

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:

After visiting this site and completing the practice work and quizzes, the student should have comprehensive knowledge of the core concepts of microeconomics.
Some exercises take longer than others.
The drill and practice layout of this material promotes the potential for student learning.

Concerns:

None.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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Strengths:

Not flashy.
Good, old-fashioned drill and practice, but has the potential of being a very good learning tool, if students are required to use it.
The instructor can directly access the scores on each practice exercise and quiz.
The material is clear and concise and easy to use and navigate for the student.

Concerns:

None.

Other Issues and Comments:: Good set of exercises.
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