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Hativa, Nira; Teper, Avigdor – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1988
Discussion of the use of color in microcomputer-based educational software focuses on a study of Israeli ninth graders that examined the differential effects of three color treatments on the learning of geometric concepts by students with differential aptitudes. Hypotheses tested are described and results are analyzed. (28 references) (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Analysis of Variance, Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Color
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Jackson, David F.; And Others – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1992
Describes a study of high school students that investigated the use of microcomputers to teach principles relating to the design and interpretation of graphs. Results related to student achievement, higher order thinking skills, and behavioral protocols are discussed. A sample assignment sheet and test questions are appended. (66 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Analysis of Variance, Cluster Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction
Divine, Katherine P.; Whanger, Richard E. – Educational Technology, 1990
Discussion of high school dropouts highlights the development of a computer learning laboratory that was used with at-risk high school students. The assessment of students' skills in language and reading is described, software that focused on these areas is discussed, and the results of pretests and posttests is reported. (Seven references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Dropout Prevention
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Kinzie, Mable B.; Sullivan, Howard J. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1989
Describes study that investigated the effects of learner control and program control on the achievement and continuing motivation of high school students. The influence of the availability of computer-delivered instruction on student motivation was also examined, results are analyzed, and further research needs are suggested. (37 references)…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Analysis of Variance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware
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Funkhouser, Charles – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1993
Reports on a study of the influence of problem-solving computer software on the attitudes of secondary school students toward mathematics while using computer-assisted instruction. Student performance on pretests and posttests are compared, gender differences are discussed, and implications for mathematics instruction are suggested. (10…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Analysis of Variance, Attitude Measures, Comparative Analysis
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Woodward, John; And Others – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1988
Describes three studies which explored the use of computer assisted instruction with mildly handicapped secondary school students. Comparisons with non-handicapped students are made in vocabulary development, using drill and practice; concept instruction in elementary logic, using a tutorial approach; and problem solving in health education, using…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Analysis of Variance, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Ranzijn, Frederik J. A. – Instructional Science, 1992
Describes two experiments in Dutch secondary schools that were carried out to study the effect of the sequencing of the information in computer-assisted instructional programs. Instructional design for concept learning is discussed; successive and coordinate relationships between concepts are explained; and tests designed for procedural and…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Concept Formation