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Compu-Kids: A Project for "Children" of All Ages
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Statz, Joyce A. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
An after-school program in which fifth and sixth graders were taught how to use the BASIC programming language using computer terminals is described. (MN)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science, Computers, Elementary Education
The Effect of Computer Instruction on General Attitudes toward Computers of Fifth Graders.
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Enochs, Larry G. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1984
Examined effects of beginning computer programing instruction, sex, and home computers on the attitudes of fifth-grade students (N=49). Results of this pilot study showed higher attitudes following instruction and no differences between the sexes or between those who had computers and those who did not. (JN)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Computer Science Education, Educational Research, Elementary School Students
The Influence of Student Computer-Ownership and In-Home Use on Achievement in an Elementary School Computer Programming Curriculum.
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Nichols, Lois Mayer – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1992
Describes a study that was conducted to investigate the influence of home computer ownership and use on the achievement of second- and fifth-grade students in a programing curriculum. The use of LOGO and BASIC programing curricula is discussed, and results are compared to those from an earlier study. (20 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Achievement, Analysis of Covariance, Analysis of Variance