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Strategic use of computers for constructing effective studies: A pilot study

SUCCESS is a project that proposes an approach to improving the academic learning of secondary Normal Technical (NT) students in Singapore through the strategic use of computers in the school curriculum. Capitalising on the NT students' interest in using the computer, an inquiry is being carried out in participating neighbourhood schools to develop instructional strategies (Chen & Oei, 1996) enabling tools (Looi, et al, 1996) in English, Maths, Science and Computer Applications to bring about more effective learning and higher academic achievement. This paper describes a pilot project conducted in a school which involves students doing a survey-based project on some aspects of shopping and consumers' choice, and analysing and presenting their findings using the computer.

David Hung | Der-Thanq Chen | Chee-Kit Looi | Ai-Yen Chen

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