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ERIC Number: EJ343673
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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The Improvement of Thinking Skills in Young Children Using Computer Activities: A Replication and Extension.
Riding, R. J.; Powell, S. D.
Educational Psychology, v6 n2 p179-83 1986
Replicates and extends Riding and Powells' study of four-year-olds' problem-solving abilities using computer activities. Achieves similar results, namely significantly greater improvement between the pretest and posttest scores for the treatment group. Suggests that computers could aid worthwhile improvement in young children's thinking performance. (JD)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Tests, Computer Assisted Instruction, Critical Thinking, Educational Psychology, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Problem Solving
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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