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EJ500614 UD518422

Title: A Case Study of Six Children Learning with Logo.
Author(s): Yelland, N. J.
Source: Gender and Education, v6 n1 p19-33 1994
Publication Date: 1994
ISSN: 0954-0253
Language: English
Document Type: Information Analysis (070); Journal articles (080); Reports--Evaluative (142)
Journal Announcement: CIJJUL1995

Investigates three gender pairs of preschool and elementary school childrens' task solving using floor and screen versions of the Logo turtle. The study provides insights on the strategies and interactions of young children in a novel problem solving context. It reveals gender differences showing that, although girls take more time and make more moves, they achieve greater success with fewer errors. (GR)

Descriptors: Case Studies; Comparative Analysis; *Elementary School Students; *Females; *Males; *Preschool Children; *Problem Solving; Puzzles; Research

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