Computer Graphics: Preferences by Gender in Grades 2, 4, and 6.

Jakobsdottir, Solveig; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ498423

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1994

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Computer Graphics: Preferences by Gender in Grades 2, 4, and 6.

Jakobsdottir, Solveig; And Others

Journal of Educational Research, v88 n2 p91-99 Nov-Dec 1994

This study examined preferences for computer graphics among elementary school students. Researchers constructed high female interest, high male interest, and equal interest pictures; then students rated their interest in them. Girls rated high female interest pictures highest and high male interest pictures lowest. The opposite was true for boys. (SM)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer Graphics, Elementary Education, Grade 2, Grade 4, Grade 6, Illustrations, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes, Student Motivation

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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