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Arnold, Becca - Research Abstract

Evaluating the use of Interactive Mapping in Macroeconomic Courses

Preliminarily, I will develop eight interactive mapping activities. I usually teach 3-4 Macroeconomic sections a semester. The methodology follows:

1. One section will be the control, and will not utilize the mapping activities, but will use traditional outside-world examples.
2. Before each mapping activity, but after the related concept has been explained, a pre-test will be given to ascertain understanding of the concept.
3. After each mapping activity, a similar post-test will be given.
4. The tests of the control group and the mapping groups will be compared, to ascertain which mapping activities are more effective in increasing conceptual understanding.