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End date: 1979 × Start date: 1975 × Subject: Computer-assisted instruction × Subject: Study and teaching (Secondary) ×

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    An assessment of the educational value of a computer simulation policy game in the teaching of higher school certificate economics
    Trewartha, Graeme Edward ( 1975)
    The use of computer simulation games in the teaching of the subject Economics represents a comparatively recent development in Australian educational practice. The original purpose of this research exercise was to examine the accuracy of the contention that participation in a computer simulation game on economic policy would improve Higher School Certificate economics students' understanding of government monetary and fiscal policy. To prove the accuracy of this hypothesis students from the economics classes of two high schools were subjected to a series of evaluation procedures. The exercises failed to provide a clear indication of a measurable gain in student understanding of the relevant topic area. However they did provide further evidence to the effect that computer simulation games represent a very successful means of motivating students.