Which of the Following Statements Is Supported by Research on Computers

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is supported by research on computers and academic learning?

• A) Most U.S. low-SES families with school-age children and adolescents do not have computers or Internet access.
• B) Children who use word processing products tend to struggle with spelling and grammar, because they worry less about making mistakes.
• C) Computer-written word processing products tend to be shorter and of lesser quality than handwritten products.
• D) The more low-SES middle-school students use the Internet for personal information gathering, the better their reading achievement.

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