Views of Students Regarding Educational Qualifications Linked to Economics Gained in Primary Education

The purpose of this study was to determine the degree to which students in elementary schools gained educational qualifications related to social economics such as productivity, and consumption awareness. The target population for this study was composed of students from elementary schools throughout nine districts located in Ankara, Turkey during the 2011-12 academic years. In this study a scanning model and quantitative analysis was utilised. An accurate representation of the target group was achieved through stratified sampling of 382 students studying at elementary schools from districts located in central Ankara. Data regarding students’ opinions were collected via a questionnaire developed specifically for this purpose. The study data were analysed and the arithmetic mean (𝑥̅) as well as standard deviation (sd) values were calculated. According to the results of the research based on the views gained from students, it was determined that the educational qualifications related to social economics such as productivity, and consumption awareness did increase through the students’ elementary school education.