In order to study the effects of a year-long word processing program on holistic writing skills, seventh-grade students used a word processor three times per week to complete writing assignments while the control group used pen and paper. Writing samples taken upon completion of the treatment were analyzed. Results are discussed. (Author/MT)

This study examined the effects of a year-long word processing program on learners' holistic writing skills. Based on results of a writing pretest, 80 seventh grade students were designated as relatively high or low in prior writing achievement and assigned to one of two groups: a word processing treatment and a conventional writing process…

This comparison of the effects of LOGO use with the use of teacher-directed problem-solving instruction, and with conventional mathematics instruction, focused on the problem-solving ability, basic skills achievement, and attitudes of junior high school learners. Students (N=97) in five seventh grade mathematics classes were systematically…