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McGrath, Diane – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1988
Describes study of high school students that was conducted to determine whether instruction in a second programing language helps produce transfer of problem solving skills. The six dependent variables used in the study are discussed; pretests and posttests are described; and suggestions are made for further research. (36 references) (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Pretests Posttests
Horton, Jane; Ryba, Ken – Computing Teacher, 1986
This study used the Model for Assessing Learning with Logo (Nolan and Ryba) to examine effects of Logo programming on junior high school students' thinking skills. The model addresses both student acquisition of Logo-related thinking skills and the extent to which they transfer skills to noncomputer problem solving tasks. (MBR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Research, Evaluation Methods, Junior High School Students