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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.Economics and Accounting91
2.English Language87
3.Mathematics80
4.Education and Training77
5.Computers and Electronics57
6.Law and Government55
7.Administration and Management47
8.History and Archeology44
9.Psychology42
10.Customer and Personal Service41
* Importance out of 100

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Knowledge Area Scores

Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
91
86
Answer billing questions from credit card customersDevelop financial investment programs for individual clientsKeep a major corporation's financial records
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
87
81
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
80
85
Add two numbersAnalyze data to determine areas with the highest salesDerive a complex mathematical equation
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
77
80
Show someone how to bowlLead a quality improvement seminarDesign a training program for new employees
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
57
62
Operate a VCR to watch a pre-recorded training tapeUse a word processorCreate a program to scan computer disks for viruses
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
55
50
Register to vote in a national electionPrepare documents and title papers for the purchase of a new houseServe as a judge in a federal court
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
47
48
Sign a pay voucherMonitor progress of a project to ensure timely completionManage a $10 million company
History and Archeology
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
44
57
Take a class in US historyTeach local history to school childrenDetermine the age of bones for placing them in fossil history
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
42
43
Monitor several children on a playgroundUnderstand the impact of alcohol on human responsesTreat a person with severe mental illness
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
41
51
Process customer dry-cleaning drop offWork as a day care aide supervising 10 childrenRespond to a citizen's request for assistance after a major disaster