economics methodology

History has it that Adam Smith was the first writer to produce a work devoted to economics. It is an incontrovertible fact that Adam Smith ideas pervade all aspects of economics knowledge today. Knowledge would continue to be an indispensable took of reference for generations to come. Over the years, a considerable number of people have contributed immensely to the development of teaching economics. The subject has expanded considerably covering all issues and problems relating to how the society uses its resources toward achieving a desirable standard of economics in nation building cannot be over-emphasized. Based on the above statement, critically analyse the FF: Does home background of the learners have significant effect on their performance in Economics? Do methods adopted by teachers of economics affect learner's attitudes towards learning the subject? To what extent does the learner's self-concept affect their performance in economics in secondary school? What are possible factors responsible for poor performance of learners at secondary school in economics. [50] CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, FREE STATE SENTRALE UNIVERSITEIT VIR TEGNOLOGIE. VRYSTAAT YUNIVESITHI E BOHARENG YA THEKENDLOJI, FOREISTATA Central University of Technology, Free State The National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement for Economics gives expression to the knowledge, skills, and values worth learning in South African schools, which learners should be able to demonstrate. Critically discuss the purpose enshrined in the CAPS document for Economics Grade R- 12. [50]