An Examination of the National Educational Longitudinal Study (NELS:88) Database To Probe the Correlation between Computer Use in School and Improvement in Test Scores.
Overview & Synopsis
Examines the database for the National Educational Longitudinal Study (NELS:88) for connections between student use of computers in math and science classes and their academic success. Finds that computer use was significantly correlated with gender, socioeconomic status, parent's level of education, and Item Response Theory (IRT) scores. (Contains 40 references.) (Author/WRM)
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Document Information
| Document Title | An Examination of the National Educational Longitudinal Study (NELS:88) Database To Probe the Correlation between Computer Use in School and Improvement in Test Scores. |
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| Author / Organization | Weaver, Gabriela C. |
| Subject & Discipline | Academic Achievement, Computer Uses in Education, Longitudinal Studies |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2000 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-210687 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |