Are your students able to complete graphing homework, but still struggle to understand the how and why of what they’re doing? Our interactive graphs help students visualize and interpret economic concepts, graphs, and data by providing visual displays for them to manipulate. 

 All graphs are accompanied by assignable assessment questions and feedback to guide students through the experience of learning to read and interpret graphs and data. 

Graphing tools within Connect provide opportunities for students to draw, interact with, manipulate, and analyze graphs in their online auto-graded assignments. The Connect graphing tool is easy to use, and helps students apply and practice important economic ideas

New immersive real-life scenarios engage students and put them in the role of everyday economists. Students practice their economic thinking and problem- solving skills as they apply course concepts and see the implications of their decisions as they go. The tool also provides specific feedback based upon student responses for support when it matters most. Each activity is designed as a 15-minute experience. 

Connect the Dots are short, succinct videos that help bridge student’s gap in understanding for the most challenging course concepts. All videos include closed captioning and are assignable with assessment questions for improved retention.  

 Available for all Principles of Economics and Survey of Economics titles except Connect Master and Frank. 

Connect Master: Economics has over 250 engaging topical videos featuring the authors (Carlos Asarta and Roger Butter) animations and graphs.  

Our Frank titles offer two unique video series. Learning Glass videos provide tutorials for topics where students tend to struggle. Economic Naturalist videos bring economics to life by showing interesting applications of economic concepts. Economics is exciting and all around us! 

SmartBook personalizes learning to individual student needs, continually adapting to pinpoint knowledge gaps and focus learning on concepts requiring additional study. For instructors, SmartBook tracks student progress and provides insights that guide teaching strategies and advanced instruction, for a more dynamic class experience.  

Connect offers customizable reports on student performance, learning outcomes, at-risk students, and integrates easily with LMS gradebooks. 

Writing Assignment type delivers a learning experience that helps students improve their written communication skills and conceptual understanding. As an instructor, you can assign, monitor, grade, and provide feedback on writing more efficiently.