Math and Economics: Connections for Life

Support Page

This page has been developed to provide supporting materials for the teachers participating in the Purdue University pilot study of Math and Economics: Connections for Life.

PowerPoints

• Workshop slides (8/10/05)

  • Study overview

  • Inflation...How Much is a Dollar Worth?

  • Supply and Demand

  • Exchange Rates and the Big Mac Index

Instrumentation

• Math Knowledge Pre/Post-test:

  • Ratios/Proportions  

  • Linear Equations

• Attitude Instrument

Consent Forms

• Student Assent / Student Consent (only if over 18)

• Parent Consent

• Consultant Form (must be completed to get paid...)

Key Links

• Research proposal

• Math and Econ website

• Inflation calculator

• Foreign exchange rate calculator

• White House Economic Briefing Room

• online Supply and Demand quiz

• Mankiw's online textbook examples

Contacts

Bill Walker

School of Science Outreach, Purdue University

765-494-5890

Phillip VanFossen

Center for Economic Education

Purdue University

765-494-2367