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This study investigated whether program type or content have an effect on middle elementary school children’s software preferences and whether gender differences surface when children are asked to choose software programs of different type and content. Sixty-two, fourth-grade children, 31 boys and 31 girls, participated in the study. Two drill-and-practice and two tutorial programs were used Following the treatment, the children were asked to select which program they preferred and why. Chi-square analyses indicated that children, regardless of gender, significantly preferred the drill-and-practice mathematics program over the other three programs. Explanations are provided as to why children chose this software. Educational implications, implications for instructional designers, and directions for future research are also suggested. |
